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Could it be Just a Matter of Time?

ANALYSIS – While not quite as blunt as earlier articles (InfoWorld), the message that Google is relaying to IT departments in this WSJ Online article is this—resistance is futile—our applications will be on your network whether you like it or not. The latest salvo comes in the form of a new version of Google Apps that allows sharing of docs with others based on the company email addresses. And when critical mass is achieved, then IT will be forced to succumb. ...

Feb 11, 2008

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What's Leaking Through Your Webmail Account?

ANALYSIS – This article is a perfect example of why enterprise organizations should take a close look at their policies on use of webmail accounts. More and more employees rely on their personal email ac...

Feb 06, 2008

By Matt Keil

When is Facebook Considered an Enterprise Application?

ANALYSIS – This Network World article raises an interesting question. And the answer is Facebook and other web 2.0 applications, can be considered enterprise applications when they are used internally as...

Jan 25, 2008

By Matt Keil

If It Works Here, It'll Work Everywhere

ANALYSIS – As more and more schools look to gain visibility into the use of peer-to-peer (P2P) and other applications running on their networks, UC Santa Cruz, arguably one of the more liberal and vocal m...

Jan 13, 2008

By Matt Keil

A Deal With the Devil?

ANALYSIS – This article is downright humorous. Here we have two networking companies, each with security products or at a minimum, security features, who have indirectly endorsed the same application category (P2P) that has been the source of some of the largest d...

Jan 10, 2008

By Matt Keil

Web Site, Application or Both - Threats related to Facebook are Increasing

ALERT – A new threat on Facebook that tricks a user to download spyware is the latest threat to show up on social networking sites such as Facebook and it raises an interesti...

Jan 07, 2008

By Matt Keil

LimeWire Claims: We're #1!

ANALYSIS – This article highlights the fact that even with the negative publicity, the risk of lawsuit or loss of personal information, P2P applications remain extremely popular. The application is supposedly installed on 36.4% of all PCs -approximately 1.66 mill...

Dec 26, 2007

By Matt Keil

To Blog or Not to Blog

ALERT – Blog. At least that is what more and more people are turning to when they want to express themselves. As with most applications, blogging is not inherently bad. However, it makes sense to have a clear blogging policy. There are many potential reasons to ha...

Dec 26, 2007

By Matt Keil

Do End Users Read the Privacy Statements?

ANALYSIS – Google Desktop is one of those applications that can be seen as a productivity tool by end-users and a huge security hole by security experts. This CSO article outlines how Google Desktop work...

Dec 11, 2007

By Matt Keil

Comcast wants to block BitTorrent... How about you?

ANALYSIS – Comcast, the Internet Service Provider, has allegedly been throttling traffic for subscribers who are using peer-to-peer (p2p) applications such as BitTorrent. Comcast has justified this actio...

Nov 28, 2007

By Matt Keil

Another Subtle Reminder on the Risks of P2P...

ANALYSIS – In this Wall Street Journal article, the author does a great job of highlighting the hidden risks of P2P applications. With more than 450 Million copies of P2P software deployed, 12 million of which...

Nov 12, 2007

By Matt Keil

Another Large Enterprise Sees the Web 2.0 Light...

ANALYSIS - This Network Computing article highlights how T. Rowe Price has embraced Web 2.0 technologies to enable more effective information gathering and sharing. Using wikis, discussion software and instant...

Nov 02, 2007

By Matt Keil

Can Users Be Trusted to Do the Right Thing?

ANALYSIS - An interesting Dark Reading article on Software as a Service (SaaS) where the CTO of Google challenges enterprises to trust their users to do the right thing when it comes to application usage. And a...

Oct 26, 2007

By Matt Keil

WeBot Can Turn Any PC into a Streaming Media Server

ALERT - WeBot is an application that turns your computer into a streaming media server. WeBot allows users to gain real-time access to their digital media files at home via an Internet enabled computer. In addi...

Oct 18, 2007

By Alfred Lee

Joost Opens 1.0 Beta

ALERT – The wait is over... No longer do users need a precious invitation to join the closed Joost beta to experience IPTV at its best. Joost has recently opened their 1.0 beta to the public. Enhancements include a slightly revised user interface and open API for...

Oct 05, 2007

By Mike Jacobsen

P2P Strikes Again!

ALERT – Peer-to-peer (P2P) software continues to cause security risks for users and corporate networks with private data being accidentally shared across file sharing networks. ABN Amro (CitiGroup-owned mortgage company) recently reported that a former employee had exposed a couple of spreadsh...

Sep 27, 2007

By Matt Keil

Meebo Adds File Sharing Service

ALERT – Meebo, the web-based instant messaging service, has now added a file transfer feature that allows users to share files with IM contacts regardless of which IM network they are on. Utilizing Amazon's S3 (Simple Storage Service), Meebo provides a 2-step file...

Sep 20, 2007

By Matt Keil

Fake Tor Application Helps Storm Worm Spread

ALERT – Capitalizing on user fears of hackers capturing and viewing their internet traffic, the Storm worm's latest propagation method uses spam email with the subject line "Careful, you.re being watched....

Sep 11, 2007

By Matt Keil

Is there an Elephant in the Room?

ANALYSIS - In this Network World article, the author raises the topic of what is really going through port 80 on most firewalls. Sure, visits to Yahoo, Google, and the other millions of web site destinations is dutifully following the guidelines around port usage. But...

Sep 09, 2007

By Matt Keil

Yet Another Reason To Block P2P?

ANALYSIS - This article shows how hackers can add insult to injury by releasing a Trojan that laughs at you while it erases your files. Originally developed as part of the Usenix network, P2P has become a poster child for bad network behavior - bandwidth consuming, malw...

Sep 05, 2007

By Matt Keil

Web 2.0 Tools: Productivity Gain or Security Threat?

ANALYSIS - Two recent articles about web 2.0 tools present two very different views - productivity tool or a security threat. Clearly these tools are gaining significant visibility within enterprises as a means...

Sep 04, 2007

By Matt Keil

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