How resource allocation for virtual machines is like running a gym

How an acute shortage of cyber talent gave rise to 'spooks as a service'. The 2015 social engineering survival guide (via CSOonline.com). ITworld Today January 07, 2015 Resource allocation for virtual machines is like running a gym How you schedule a finite number of resources for many clients to utilize is similar to running a gym, especially in VDI. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER How an acute shortage of cyber talent gave rise to 'spooks as a service' 2. The 2015 social engineering survival guide (via CSOonline.com) 3. Harvard researchers unveil 3D electronics printer 4. Microsoft reports variant of banking malware that targets German-speaking users 5. 8 enterprise software predictions for 2015 (via CIO.com) 6. The reversible USB Type-C connector is turning heads at CES 7. Your Android device needs these 5 apps 8. More reasons why you should learn Java and/or JavaScript 9. WIN THIS BOOK: Learn Ruby the Hard Way WHITE PAPER: Attachmate Why your existing solution might not be adequate To meet the demands of today's business landscape, IT staffs must take steps to secure and integrate their information assets, while satisfying compliance mandates and optimizing corporate efficiency. This white paper presents managed file transfer (MFT) as a way to meet corporate information and data management requirements. Read More INSIDER How an acute shortage of cyber talent gave rise to 'spooks as a service' As the list of victims of sophisticated cyber attacks expands, so does the need for high-priced talent to help investigate and recover from those attacks. The latest solution: hosted services offering access to cyber intelligence and incident response to customers who lack it. READ MORE The 2015 social engineering survival guide (via CSOonline.com) What you need to know to keep your enterprise secure from social engineering exploits. READ MORE Harvard researchers unveil 3D electronics printer Voxel8, a company founded by Harvard researchers, touted a developer's kit for a 3D printer that can produce a number of materials such as thermoplastics and highly conductive silver inks enabling customized electronic devices. READ MORE Microsoft reports variant of banking malware that targets German-speaking users Microsoft says the malware is contained in spam messages that purport to contain important information. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: ForgeRock Why Organizations Must Take a Strategic Approach to IRM Forrester finds that to achieve this securely, companies need identity and access management (IAM) platforms that are adaptable, scalable, responsive, and high velocity. View now>> 8 enterprise software predictions for 2015 (via CIO.com) What does the future hold enterprise software? IT experts discuss which trends will have the greatest impact on IT organizations in the coming year. READ MORE The reversible USB Type-C connector is turning heads at CES The next-gen USB connector is slim, sturdy and will deliver up to 100 watts of power. READ MORE Your Android device needs these 5 apps Do you have a battery monitor? A file manager? Start downloading, because you'll love Android even more if you have these essential tools on your phone or tablet. READ MORE More reasons why you should learn Java and/or JavaScript New analysis of tech job data show that these two heavyweights are in a close battle for title of the most in-demand programming language. READ MORE WIN THIS BOOK: Learn Ruby the Hard Way We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky readers. Enter for your chance to win! READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Akamai Improving DDoS Protection A recent survey reveals a significant disconnect between companies' concerns and their preparedness when it comes to potential DDoS attacks. This survey looks at the high level of concern about the impacts of DDoS attacks and the "always-on" solution to help identify and mitigate attacks. Learn More FOR INSIDERS ONLY Get exclusive access to premium content from CIO magazine, Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World, CSO, and ITworld -- the best publications in the business. - 7 tips for landing a job at a coding competition (ITworld) - 6 simple tricks for protecting your passwords (Network World) - Free and cheap ways to learn about network administration (Computerworld) - IT Resume Makeover: Top 11 tips from 2014 (CIO) - How-to: Get started with Nginx (InfoWorld) - Incident response survival guide (CSO) What are you waiting for? Sign up today! Follow ITworld You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com To contact ITworld, please send an e-mail to online@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2015 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **