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This Networkworld article re-states from Microsoft what I stated in my “Steps you can take to improve the security and worker productivity on your computers and servers” post.   Most infections are due to lax updating and patching standards rather than previously unknown viruses preying upon your computers.

Here is a nice review of all the changes in Facebook as they relate to your privacy settings.  If you use Facebook, it is worth reviewing this quick list of what they have changed and what you can do about it. https://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2011/101011-facebook-privacy.

When I was involved in a case with the US Secret Service, they brought in an “ethical hacker” as their computer consultant.   One of the techniques used against businesses is to target key individuals in the company and send them emails with infected links and attachments.

I love my iPad2. Since I am such a proficient touch typist, I absolutely hate typing on my iPad. I have the luxury of having a small Netbook laptop that I use with VMware View desktop virtualization to give me a robust anytime, anyplace desktop experience when I am out of the office.

The internet can be the “Wild West”.   There are some pretty bad folks out there trying to steal your banking credentials or your identity.  Some firms also face the issue of industrial esponiage.  That could be stealing intellectual property or customer lists.

We have always loved Websense for content filtering of malicious web content. Now apparently Facebook does too for the same reasons. https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9220457/Facebook_turns_to_Websense_for_malicious_URL_detection?source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2011-10-03

Microsoft has put together a good list of basic things you, your employees and your family members should consider when using Social Media. Protect your privacy from identity theft. Don’t be fooled by online and email scams. Protect your reputation. https://www.

I love my Kindle.  I actually read books again.  Its battery life is amazing.  The fact that I can go outside and read in bright sunlight is awesome.  The fact that I can email PDFs to the Kindle to read later is extremely useful for technical manuals.

A brief article on the importance of listing your volunteer work on your resume or on-line profiles in addition to your work experience.

A few months ago a number of our clients were surveyed in depth by a third party firm about what they thought about CSI.   We are happy to report that the reviews were extremely favorable.   Our thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts.  When asked what CSI could do better, many respondents said that they […]