You have firewalls and anti-malware system, video surveillance and monitoring systems for network traffic to and from the Internet. But look at eWeek's semi-smart list of the top ten infosec risks workers pose to your business today, and you may need to rethink your plans. I call this a "semi-smart" list because it's practical and real-world, and doesn't assume the "standards" out there cover all t...

Google Talk is now available on the iPhone in the Safari browser. At the Google Mobile blog, the details are laid out. If you use Google Apps for your domain and have the Talk app activated there, word is you can access it, too using this URL syntax: http://hostedtalkgadget.google.com/a/yourdomain/talkgadget/m "We've just released in the US a new version of Google Talk designed specifically for the...

Tired of relying on well-funded commercial software companies testing their software on you while you come to truly rely on it, with little to no control? Well, the world is (potentially) changing. If you're - for example - a Twitter user, you might be interested in checking out Identi.ca, a brand-new open-source platform for microblogging. Press release below. I can be found at http://identi.ca/gr...

CIO.com has posted a great opinion article by Mike Gualtieri offering nine ways to make sure you're not labeled as a "clueless" CIO. I must say, the list is excellent and one that should be taken to heart by executive managers in general, and information/technical execs in particular. Among his observations of a good CIO: "He gets opinions from his experts but there is never any question about who...

Microsoft will soon be selling it's Office suite, along with security protection software (OneCare) and a slew of other applications for a $70 annual fee under the name "Equipt" this month. This is the first time a consumer has had the option to pay-as-you-go for the Microsoft productivity software, and will likely open up the possibility of a more budget-affordable option for many. When you consid...