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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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Don't tase me in the chest, bro: Seems like a legal memo to me...It seems to me that when a person receives an electric shock, it doesn't matter where it enters the body, chest, legs, shoulder, neck etc. All the same.Taser is starting to cover it's behind, now that a Canadian judicial enquiry has determined that in...; Tags: What-if IT, NOW IT, TASER, aspirin, chest, cop, risk; Discussion threads 2009-10-21
GAO report: NASA at 'high risk' of data breach: What kind of 'sensitive data' would they have?I mean, I don't think that they are still working on experimental planes for the DoD, are they?Well...NASA has done, and continues to do some pretty freaky stuff. Also, lest you forget, they're big into big/fast rockets, and they are the people who...; Tags: Strategy, NASA, risk, General Accounting Office; Discussion threads 2009-10-20
Seven Steps to Escaping Process Chaos: The dream of all good businesses is to be lean, efficient and highly profitable. The best approach has always been to remove the biggest bane of good business: chaotic processes. All knows that paper documents, manual processes and email destroy employee productivity and present a risk to a business by...; Tags: Risk, Accident, Consected.com, Policies And Procedures, Strategy, Human Resources, Management; White papers 2009-09-30
Critical iTunes flaw exposes Mac, Windows to hacker attacks: No trolls yet? OK, Let me start.If this software was open source, geeks like me could patch it ourselves without needing to wait for some company to do it or not. So at least we would be safer. Windows is a abomination of a 32-bit DOS clone, and OS X...; Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, flaw, Mac Windows, hacker attack, Apple iTunes, window, Apple Macintosh, iTunes flaw; Discussion threads 2009-09-22
WordPress blogs at risk from worm: Upgrade speed2.8.4 has been out for about a month. If you haven't upgraded by now, you're asking for it. My upgrade window for security updates is 24 hours. Easy for us geeks to say, but most end users don't know or care what version they're on - they leave this...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Channel management, SECURITY, Wordpress, Wordpress Blogs, Joomla, blog; Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Bullet-Proofing Instant Messaging: Information workers on the job often turn to the same software tools they use at home for quick, unfettered communication. When that involves instant messaging IM programs such as AIM, Yahoo! Messenger or Windows Live Messenger, your company's network is at risk for malware infections, regulatory compliance breaches and copyright...; Tags: Risk, IM, MessageLabs Ltd., Messaging, Instant Messaging, Groupware, Security, Internet, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2009-09-01
Doing business on Facebook: What are the risks? [video]: At the Always On Summit at Stanford University, business executives discuss the business risks involved in developing applications and businesses on social networks with proprietary platforms. Panelists include Gerry Campbell, CEO of Collecta; Max Ventilla, CEO of Aardvark; Shervin Pishevar, CEO of Social Gaming Network; and moderator Bambi Francisco, CEO...; Tags: Risk, Facebook, Video, CEO, Strategy, Social Networking, Security, Management, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-08-06
Doing business on Facebook: What are the risks?: At the Always On Summit at Stanford University, business executives discuss the risks involved in developing applications and businesses on social networks with proprietary platforms. Panelists include Gerry Campbell, CEO of Collecta; Max Ventilla, CEO of Aardvark; Shervin Pishevar, CEO of Social Gaming Network; and moderator Bambi Francisco, CEO of...; Tags: Risk, Facebook, CEO, Strategy, Social Networking, Security, Management, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Twitter; Videos 2009-08-05
Risky Business: 8 Things You Need to Know about Information Risk: Risk can be good. Like playing Risk. Or risking your life to save your pet chinchilla Eugene from being swallowed whole by a seemingly amicable falcon. But when it comes to your information, risk isâ€¦well, risky. Read the 8 Things You Need to Know about Information Risk to save yourself...; Tags: Risk, George Parapadakis, Strategy, Security, Management, Doc; Sponsored content 2009-07-08
ECR (Mobile): This program makes it possible to calculate the relative risk, the absolute reduction of the risk, the odds ratio, z and p of statistical significance according to number X of events which have occurred in a population N for one length of time D. na : number of subjects in...; Tags: Risk, Mobile, Subject, Marielle Gouton, Strategy, Security, Management; Software downloads 2009-07-08
The one risk that bit Goldman Sachs: The internal data theft: The one risk that bit Goldman Sachs: The internal data theftImportant point missedThe story states "Aleynikov?s alleged theft poses a risk to U.S. markets." This is very true. A program such as this controls microsecond level program trades. However this also begs the conclusion that Goldman Sachs have themselves used...; Tags: Strategy, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., risk, data theft; Discussion threads 2009-07-07
Radiation Passport 1.0.2 (Mobile): X-rays, CAT scans, fluoroscopy (including angiography/angioplasty), and nuclear medicine exams all cause ionizing radiation to be delivered to the body, which can cause cancer. Over the last 15 years, the use of medical imaging has been rapidly increasing. There have been recent estimates that up to 1.5-2% of all cancers...; Tags: Risk, Mobile, Imaging, Radiation, Tidal Pool Software, Cancer Risk, Radiation Exposure, Document Management, Healthcare, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management; Software downloads 2009-07-07
Reviewing Database User Rights: Addressing Security, Risk and Compliance Challenges With Comprehensive Planning: Today's business environment demands that a broad range of internal and external users require access to data. Users include internal employees, as well as external consultants, partners, and clients. New projects often require committees or teams, and employee roles are constantly changing. Organizations are faced with new and growing data...; Tags: Risk, Database, Compliance, Application Security, Security Administration, Security; White papers 2009-07-01
Google plugs 'high risk' WebKit holes in Chrome: Google plugs 'high risk' WebKit holes in ChromeSilent updating a risk in itself?Since Chrome's silent updating mechanism doesn't require any user intervention or even awareness, this vector would seem like pure gold to a malicious coder. Everything else in the universe has been cracked, why should I believe that...; Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Chrome, risk, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-06-11
Court hears NASA hacker 'at risk of psychosis': Court hears NASA hacker 'at risk of psychosis'He should of thought of that before hacking into the US computers.He may be innocent in his eyes and his actions may not warrant the US allegations, but he did admit to hacking the systems. Maybe they can just use him as...; Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, NASA, hacker, risk; Discussion threads 2009-06-09
Successfully Managing Contract Risk by Forming Win-Win Relationships: This white paper identifies some of the risks involved with contract project work and explains how a formal risk assessment can help alleviate those risks. As a result of risk analysis, strong collaborative relationships can be formed with contractors, and projects can be completed on time and on budget. Oracle's...; Tags: Risk, Oracle Corp., Analytics, Risk Analysis, Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Strategy, Financial Planning, Security, Management, Finance; White papers 2009-06-01
Doctor Oz takes a risk: Doctor Oz takes a riskit's called Face ValidityHe is basically using his name to give this product credibility. Everyone should realize that although he is an MD, he is a surgeon, a specialty that is not well versed in medications. So yes, he is pulling a Linus Pauling....; Tags: RealAge, risk; Discussion threads 2009-05-14
Fraud in a Downturn: A Review of How Fraud and Other Integrity Risks Will Affect Business in 2009: The impact of the credit crunch and the global economic slowdown is challenging even most robust institutions. Those charged with the governance of some of largest private sector companies have had to focus on short term measures to address the risk of corporate failure. Leaders of public sector institutions must...; Tags: Public Sector, Risk, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, Fraud, Litigation, Business Operations; White papers 2009-05-12
Remote Workers: How To Manage The Risk - Free Whitepaper: Working from home is on the increase but the threats remain. Spyware and viruses lurk and inappropriate web use presents legal risks & security threats. IT Managers need to secure access and enforce web acceptable use when employees are outside the corporate network. Download this free whitepaper to understand...; Tags: Risk, Web, Symantec Corp., MessageLabs Ltd., Worker, Channel Management, Security, Strategy, Marketing, Management; White papers 2009-05-01
Accelerating Secure Storage on FreeBSD: It goes without saying that Information Security is extremely important in today's connected world. Protecting the vast quantities of digital information stored by companies is critical to maintaining business integrity and reducing the risk related to the unintentional disclosure of private information. Storing data securely is one mechanism that can...; Tags: Risk, FreeBSD, Intel Corp., Storage, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Security, Hardware, Software; White papers 2009-05-01