10 tech developments that made 2014 an amazing year

Wanted for hire: Engineers with ideas of their own. View it in your browser Staples security breach: Check if your store was among the many with stolen credit card info. View it in your browser ITworld Today December 22, 2014 10 tech developments that made 2014 an amazing year This year saw PCs bounce back, the Internet of Things take on meaning, attacks become blended and massive, Google Glass getting people beat up … and much more. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER Wanted for hire: Engineers with ideas of their own 2. Staples security breach: Check if your store was among the many with stolen credit card info 3. Sony hack was 'cyber vandalism,' not act of war, says Obama 4. South Korea nuclear operator runs drill after alleged hacker threat 5. Tor warns of possible disruption of network through server seizures 6. The four Mac security options everyone should know 7. 10 cool marketing automation startups to watch (CIO.com) 8. What story are security leaders telling themselves? (CSOonline.com) 9. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Ubuntu Unleashed 2015 Edition: Covering 14.10 and 15.04, 10th Edition : Venafi IT Security's Responsibility: Protecting Mobile Certificates When it comes to protecting mobile certificates, IT security leaders must act responsibly - with next-generation trust protection. Find out how Forrester rates IT security leaders' knowledge and understanding of keys and certificate technologies for mobile. Learn More INSIDER Wanted for hire: Engineers with ideas of their own Cambridge Consultants depends on the creativity of its engineers to solve problems for its clients. READ MORE Staples security breach: Check if your store was among the many with stolen credit card info Staples just announced that hackers got access to 1.16 million customers' payment cards at 115 stores nationwide. If you've shopped at staples in the last few months, you'll probably want to check this list of affected stores. READ MORE Sony hack was 'cyber vandalism,' not act of war, says Obama Obama's remarks are important for framing what might come next. READ MORE South Korea nuclear operator runs drill after alleged hacker threat Government launched probe but says leaked data does not threaten safety. READ MORE : CDW Mobile Security Infographic "The Dawn of a New Era" Mobile technology is a critical tool for successful organizations, but the risks it faces are growing rapidly. Threats from mobile malware, hackers and other vectors are increasing in number and sophistication. View Now Tor warns of possible disruption of network through server seizures Tor did not name the group that it expects may seize its specialized servers called directory authorities. READ MORE The four Mac security options everyone should know By default, the Mac is pretty secure. But with the help of a couple of built-in options, you can make it even more so. Topher Kessler explains. READ MORE 10 cool marketing automation startups to watch (CIO.com) Marketing automation can help can help businesses better target prospects, find and test new products and services. These 10 startups can help businesses plug gaps in their marketing strategy and offer solutions to problems companies might not even know they have. READ MORE What story are security leaders telling themselves? (CSOonline.com) Surrounded by negative stories about security, the key to successful leadership is to change the stories we tell ourselves. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Ubuntu Unleashed 2015 Edition: Covering 14.10 and 15.04, 10th Edition We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky readers. Enter for your chance to win! READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Alert Logic Leader in Forrester Wave evaluation of emerging MSSPs In this paper Forrester shares the results of their 15-criteria evaluation of the top ten emerging players in the MSSP market. 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