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DEFINITION: SMS spam (sometimes called cell phone spam) is any junk message delivered to a mobile phone as text messaging through the Short Message Service (SMS). The practice is fairly new to North America, but has been common in Japan for years. In 2001-2002, the systems at DoCoMo, the country's major service provider, were overcome by the volume of SMS spam, causing users' screens to freeze and spreading programs  … 
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10 Current Security Threats for Individuals
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: With the constant threat of malware and hackers, businesses and individuals alike have to start taking precautions to safeguard the security of their information. Access this resource to discover the top ten current security threats and how you can protect yourself from these threats.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

Global Knowledge

10 Tips For Overcoming IT Certification Struggles
sponsored by SkillSoft
WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the challenges and benefits of IT certification and includes tips for improving pass rates.
Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

SkillSoft

10 Ways Malicious Code Reaches Your Private Network
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: As of 2010, there are nearly three million unique forms of known malicious code, and thousands of new ones are discovered daily. The risk of being infected is greater than ever. The following are 10 common ways malicious code reach your private network that you need to be aware of.
Posted: 27 Jul 2010 | Published: 27 Jul 2010

Global Knowledge

10 Ways to Simplify Email Delivery for Developers
sponsored by SendGrid
WHITE PAPER: Find out how to prevent ISPs from confusing your legitimate messages with spam and ensure that your emails are promply delivered. Review the top ten reasons you need an email delivery service to guarantee the success of your email program.
Posted: 02 Jan 2012 | Published: 02 Jan 2012

SendGrid

12 Steps to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Success
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This essential resource outlines 12 steps to a secure and managable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Find out how you can leverage the advantages of IT consumerization while mitigating the risks.
Posted: 30 Apr 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

Global Knowledge

13 Infrastructure Decisions That Result In Poor IT Security
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents 13 somewhat common infrastructure decisions that can result in poor IT security. It is possible that your organization can improve its security in one or more of these areas. Take the time to assess your current security policy in each of these areas to see if there is room for refinement or improvement.
Posted: 17 Dec 2010 | Published: 17 Dec 2010

Global Knowledge

14 Security Policy Tips
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Every organization needs a security policy, whether it's a business of one or a multi-national corporation. In this white paper, expert James Michael Stewart reveals 14 key tips for both organizations new to security policies and those looking to tighten up their defenses.
Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

Global Knowledge

2011 Cyber Risk Report
sponsored by HP Enterprise Security
WHITE PAPER: This report offers an in-depth analysis into key vulnerabilities that exist in Web applications today and the attacks that are exploiting those weaknesses. In additon, explore effective mitigation and risk management strategies that will also help address key business objectives including customer privacy concerns, compliance, and more.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012

HP Enterprise Security

2011 DDoS Attacks: Top 10 Trends & Truths
sponsored by Neustar®
WHITE PAPER: In this resource, explore the major DDoS trends that took place in 2011 and what to expect in 2012. View now to uncover 10 key trends that separate truth from industry myths to help you better prepare for what's to come.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

Neustar®

2011 FFIEC Authentication Guidance: A New Standard For Online Banking Security
sponsored by PhoneFactor
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of the updated FFIEC Guidance on Authentication and addresses the threat landscape which helped define it. View now to explore the gap between the previous guidance and this latest update, and why methods like out-of-band authentication with transaction verification are key to protecting online banking today.
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012

PhoneFactor

2011 IOUG Data Security Survey: Databases More at Risk Than Ever
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: IT professionals were recently surveyed on their data security practices. The results were disturbing with 60% saying that a data breach is likely, or they’re not sure what to expect, over the next 12 months. Download this complimentary copy of the 2011 IOUG Data Security Survey Report and see how your organization measures up.
Posted: 19 Mar 2012 | Published: 19 Mar 2012

Oracle Corporation

2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report
sponsored by Bit9, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,861 IT and security professionals worldwide to examine their current views on today’s evolving threat landscape and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and key findings, and find out how you compare to your peers.
Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 23 May 2012

Bit9, Inc.

2012 Buyers Guide to Web Protection
sponsored by Sophos, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies today’s most critical web threats and provides checklists for you to identify and evaluate the security capabilities you need for the best web protection.
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

Sophos, Inc.

2012 Information Governance Survey Results from SearchCompliance.com
sponsored by Iron Mountain
EBRIEF: Download the results of our 2012 survey on the state of information governance. Find out how decision-makers from IT to records management and compliance rate the value of information governance, the business drivers behind such programs, planned areas of spending and much more.
Posted: 22 May 2012 | Published: 22 May 2012

Iron Mountain

2012 IT Skills and Salary Report
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This 2012 IT skills and salary report analyzes the responses of over 9,500 IT pros to explore the relationship between training, salary, and an employee’s sense of professional satisfaction. Find out which jobs pay the most and which employees are the most satisfied.
Posted: 30 Apr 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

Global Knowledge

2012 Mobile Threats Report
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The 2012 Mobile Threats Report describes how mobile malware has reached a new level of maturity, and how its threats targeting smartphones and tablets are becoming a big challenge to users, enterprises, and service providers alike.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

2012 Security Outlook
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This report from the Corporate Executive Board, based on extensive research with Chief Information Security Officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012.
Posted: 24 Feb 2012 | Published: 24 Feb 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

3 Tips for Planning Data Center Transformation
sponsored by HP
VIDEO: To embrace the new instant-on, mobile, interconnected business world, IT organizations need to transform their infrastructure and data centers to support agility. This video series features 10 expert tips for planning your IT transformation. Check out this brief video for tips 7-5.
Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Premiered: 12 Oct 2011

HP

5 Things You Need to Know About iPad in the Enterprise
sponsored by GroupLogic
WHITE PAPER: Discover the top 5 things you NEED to know about integrating the iPad into an enterprise environment.
Posted: 15 Feb 2012 | Published: 15 Feb 2012

GroupLogic

6 important Steps to Evaluating a Web Filtering Solution
sponsored by EdgeWave
WHITE PAPER: A secure Web filtering solution is necessary for any organization, but with all the choices available how can you be sure you're getting one that will meet your short- and long-term requirements? Here's a concise list of steps that will help you achieve the best return on your Web filtering dollar.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

EdgeWave

6 Tips for Choosing a UTM Solution
sponsored by Astaro
WHITE PAPER: Organizations today are replacing multiple, outdated and costly security appliances with a more simplified, single unified threat management (UTM) solution. Which one is best for your business? In this paper, gain key advice on how to choose a comprehensive UTM solution.
Posted: 13 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012

Astaro

7 Keys to Success for Managing a Business-Critical Cloud with Confidence
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Need a few tips on how to manage your cloud infrastructure? Here are seven best practices that will keep your business-critical cloud environment up and running.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

7 Tips for Achieving Active Directory Compliance
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: Discover 7 key tips to help you achieve and maintain compliance in Active Directory, including what to keep an eye on, warning signs to look out for and how to leverage auditing tools to simplify the process in this essential resource.
Posted: 13 Apr 2012 | Published: 13 Apr 2012

Quest Software

7 Tips for AD Compliance
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Microsoft MVP Darren Mar-Elia provides best practices for leveraging native AD auditing. Then, he’ll discuss what auditors and compliance officers look for when it comes to examining your AD environment. He’ll also explore third-party alternatives to native auditing that greatly enhance AD auditing. Read this paper today.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

Quest Software

8 tips to ensure your server technology supports your business growth
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: Servers are the workhorse of the modern business, and as IT demands increase, so your server technology needs to be able to grow and scale cost-effectively to meet future requirements.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com
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WIRELESS SPAM DEFINITION (continued): …  that caused the phones to dial emergency numbers. According to some experts, other parts of the world should brace themselves for a similar deluge. Others, however, point to several reasons why SMS spam is not likely to become as prevalent in North America and Europe as it is in Japan. For one thing, text messaging itself is much more popular in Japan. Forrester Research reported that 80% of Japanese mobile users use text messaging, in contrast to just 17% in the United States. Furthermore, it costs the sender about $0.08-0.12 to send each text message -- not prohibitive for most users, but too … 
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