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ZDNet Dictionary Definition

Risk: The expectation of loss. It is a function of the probability and the consequences of harm. See risk assessment.; Full Risk Definition >>

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Managing Critical Elements of Risk in Real Time: Risk is commonly associated with the tactical implications of compromised data and applications, malicious operational event impact, and even the associations of audit related deficiencies. The ability to consolidate this data and prioritize its impact on business operations can provide a measurable improvement to how organizations define, monitor and respond...; Tags: Risk, Symantec Corp., Monitoring, Security, Strategy, Management; Webcasts 2008-06-12
Effective email policies: why enforcing proper use is critical to security: The unmonitored and unguarded use of email by employees poses a multitude of risks to organizations. The distribution of inappropriate or offensive content, malicious emails, and the risks of data leakage all threaten working environments, IT resources and an organization's reputation. A comprehensive, transparent and enforceable email acceptable use policy...; Tags: Security, Risk, E-mail, Online Communications; White papers 2008-04-01
Teens turn deaf ear to risks of MP3 players: Teens turn deaf ear to risks of MP3 playersI always keep mine lowNot just because loud music hurts, but because it really annoys everyone on the train next to you.I have the 'in-ear' style headphones the ones you have to cram right in your ear and I barely have the...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, MP3, MP3 player, deaf ear, risk; Discussion threads 2008-03-27
Does open source need a Micro-cop?: There they go again. Microsoft is playing good cop, bad cop, offering "to promote greater interoperability, opportunity and choice" on the one hand, dismissing efforts to build real standards on the other. Specifically, it provided documentation allowing developers to link with its MS-XAML, an...; Tags: Risk, Microsoft Corp., Choice, Steve Jackson, Games, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Open Source, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Management, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-03-25
Sprint and T-Mobile: A disaster in waiting: What do you get when you combine one struggling carrier Sprint with an innovative but smallish one (T-Mobile)? A wireless train wreck. On Thursday, a Merrill Lynch telecom analyst Graham Ruck pitched an idea that Sprint and T-Mobile's parent Deutsche Telekom should merge amid the wireless price...; Tags: Risk, Idea, T-Mobile, Sprint Communications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Wireless, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-07

eBay sees growing risks to business in coming year: eBay sees growing risks to business in coming yearThere main problem is...they suk! Their customer service is the pits! and sellers/buyers are sick of it! Simple questions get automated email replies. Issues are down-played by their so-called customer reps. Many hope they die off... but that won't happen. All...; Tags: eBay Inc., risk; Discussion threads 2008-03-03
A Business Guide to Compliance - Baker & McKenzie: The use of electronic data is rapidly increasing, and companies must find ways to manage it now so that they effectively control compliance risks. Proper archiving, retention, monitoring, filtering, and encryption of electronic data are no longer an option - it is imperative. ...; Tags: Risk, Archiving, Compliance, Encryption, Business Intelligence, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; White papers 2008-02-29
What Google doesn't get: Health care computing isn't about search. The winner of the electronic medical record EMR wars won't be the vendor who does the least evil. (Picture from an August story in Google Blogoscoped.) This is about the transformation and display of data. The stuff is...; Tags: Google Inc., Risk, Hospital, Electronic Health Record, E-health, Healthcare, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-02-22
Fun with business intelligence: The financial industries, particularly those concerned with securities trading, employ a lot of genuine rocket scientists - physics grads who aren't intimidated by complexity and consider the transformational models used in finance about as unnatural as breathing. Unfortunately most of their work is not understood...; Tags: Risk, Financial, Credit Card, Industry, Pricing, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Sales Channel, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Management, Software, Data Management, Sales, Finance, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-01-15
McAfee claims open source legal concerns are much ado about nothing: McAfee says concerns about potential open source litigation are unfounded. The company issued a statement this week to ZDNet following news this week that the security software company cited potential legal risks associated with its use of open source in its most recent annual report and...; Tags: Software, McAfee Inc., Risk, Open-source Software, Open Source, Tools & Techniques, Management, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-01-09
Boeing 787 at risk of in-flight hacking: Boeing 787 at risk of in-flight hackingAviation 2.0Great opportunity for new 2.0 features in airplanes.See my small cartoon:http://geekandpoke.typepad.com/geekandpoke/2008/01/user-generated.htmlBye,OliverIt is possible to do a one-way connection, so users can see flightinformation, such as ground speed, air speed, temperature, location, etc. There are many EXTREMELY safe ways to do this and insure...; Tags: SECURITY, Boeing Co., in-flight hacking, Boeing 787, hacking, hacker, risk; Discussion threads 2008-01-06
My Rest Break (zip): My Rest Break reminds you to take regular breaks while using computer. My Rest Break helps to reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis DVT, repetitive strain injury RSI and computer vision syndrome CVS due to prolonged computer use. Taking regular breaks reduce the risk of unhealthy side effects due to...; Tags: Risk, Computer, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-11-09
IBM touts enterprises free of fear and $1.5 billion security spend: IBM is marshaling its hundreds of security products and thousands of consultants to enable what it calls "an enterprise free of fear." Given that an enterprise free of fear is like declaring world peace, I asked Stuart McIrvine, director of IBM's Corporate Security Strategy, to explain the concept. ...; Tags: Risk, IBM Corp., Security, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2007-10-31
Vulnerability Management 101: What's a Risk?: As financial organizations delve into the increasingly-regulated world of information security, they often confront many terms that seem indistinguishable. What is the difference between a risk, a threat, a vulnerability and an exploit? Which product or solution can be employed to address my institution's information security and compliance needs? ...; Tags: Information Security, Risk, Financial, Compliance, Strategy, Security, Financial Accounting, Management, Finance; White papers 2007-10-01
Why Antivirus Solutions Do Not Protect From Spyware: Today's information environment is unlike any in the past. Businesses of all sizes rely heavily on both the Internet and technology systems as primary communication tools. While businesses have a growing dependence on the Internet for awareness, competitive advantage and ecommerce, this dependence comes with both rewards and risks. The...; Tags: Risk, Antivirus, Webroot Software Inc., Spyware, Dependence, Internet, Strategy, Security, Viruses And Worms, Management; White papers 2007-08-31
Implementing a Risk-Based Approach to Static Testing: The subject of Static Testing Product Reviews in this context has been widely documented, and most testing professionals are able to list the standard techniques that are involved, and the standard benefits that can be achieved. But in an environment of looming deadlines and tight budgets, it can be difficult...; Tags: Risk, Review, Benefits, Strategy, Security, Human Resources, Management; White papers 2007-08-17
INTERVIEW: Paul Dandurand (CEO, PIEmatrix) on Project Failure and IT Governance: At the recent Enterprise 2.0 Conference, I was quietly eating essential nutrients cookies and coffee, when Paul Dandurand, founder and CEO of PIEmatrix, introduced himself. Paul’s company is developing a process management and governance solution for IT projects, and he’s no stranger to this field. Before starting PIEmatrix, Paul co-founded...; Tags: Risk, Project strategy, Interview, Enterprise2conf; Blog posts 2007-06-25
Reprise of the Golden Rules of IT: Reprise of the Golden Rules of ITAlso for home use....Useful rules, also for home use. The mainboard of my PC just died because of an unnecessary BIOS flash..... :-(Rule #7?Maybe I should have added 7. Always have an escape route in case things go bad!Responses to individual points:1. ...; Tags: Backups, SECURITY, Nothing, backup, Golden Rules, risk, information technology; Discussion threads 2007-06-25
Plumbing Internal Security Risks: Data Leak Facts and Fixes: Whether through malice or neglect, organizational data leaks occur daily. Research demonstrates the potential for devastating corporate losses in the wake of such incidents - in terms of customers, litigation, penalties and reputation. Companies can take steps to lessen the risks and to meliorate data security measures. Planning should include...; Tags: Risk, Data Security, Security, Strategy, Management; White papers 2007-06-21
Securing Safari: How to run Apple's Web browser securely: Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.; Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, SAFARI, hacker attack, risk, Web browser, Apple Inc., Web; Image galleries 2007-06-14

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