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Tablets a laptop replacement, maybe, but not this second

Details: Category: Blog

Sorry all, I have neglected this blog as I have been creating a new company or two.

A few weeks back I bought a Blackberry Playbook, speed, stability and security is why I picked it.

Yesterday I had two hours free before a networking event in St Paul's so I bought my Playbook along as I was waiting for a file.

The file came and took about 20-30mins to process whereas a laptop would take 5mins. Tablets are great for basic email and web browsing but not editing websites. Maybe a laptop replacement but no yet.

IT Security: companies do not do themselves any favours

Details: Category: Cyber Security

We have all heard the marketing saying ‘less is more’ and when it comes to IT security the same applies. Fewer devices and services is far easier to manage and secure. Early in the new millennium the mainstream computer was born with the release of Windows XP which became the de facto standard and today it is still widely used.

Ten years ago laptops were clumpy, slow, heavy and expensive and USB sticks had low storage capacity and were also pricey. Most people only had a desktop computer which was easier to control since they only had to secure it against electronic threats ... a desktop is more difficult to steal than a slim, lightweight laptop.

Cyber attacks, social media and internet information

Details: Category: Cyber Security

Whether they be a terrorist, a foreign state or lone malicious hacker, when someone is bent on launching an attack, they need intelligence. Planning a cyber attack is no less reliant on good intelligence: how many personnel are operating at a particular location and what training they might have.

Here is a fictional transcript of a conversation:
Defence Ministry: "DoD helpline, how may I help you?"
Foreign state: "I was wondering if you might help me?"
Defense Ministry: "Yes?"
Foreign state: "We are doing some research and were wondering if you would email us a list of all employees in the army, air force and navy?"