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Use this detailed NIST document to help generate the cryptographic keys that are to be used with approved cryptographic algorithms to protect information and information systems. ...  More >>

Virtualization-related components (such as Hypervisor, Virtual Network and Virtual Machines [VMs]) in a virtualized data center infrastructure need effective security controls. ...  More >>

“Getting Innovation Right: How Leaders Leverage Inflection Points to Drive Success,” written by Seth Kahan, reveals how your company can secure real traction and growth in the marketplace. ...  More >>

Telecommuting is becoming a mainstay in America. Today, more than 34 million Americans telecommute on an occasional basis at the least. It’s a number that is expected to swell beyond 60 million by 2014. ...  More >>

Continuous monitoring will be most effective when applied across all key components of an organization — from governance to architecture to systems. ...  More >>

This excerpt, from Chapter 18, “Be Curious – Ask Great Questions,” discusses the importance of knowledge workers in a social-driven world, and how they will help you build alliances and networks, and make better overall decisions. ...  More >>

In order to achieve adoption of cloud computing, it is necessary to address the security and privacy concerns that agencies have when migrating their services to a cloud environment. ...  More >>

This excerpt, from Chapter 10, explains why training is not the default tool for improving performance. ...  More >>

This paper from the National Institute of Standards and Technology discusses the key issues surrounding smartphone security. It’s a great starting point if you’re trying to emphasize the importance of proper security in the age of BYOD. ...  More >>

Creating an inspiring and sustainable culture is not as hard as you might think. Dr. David “Doc” Vik reveals the keys to success in “The Culture Secret.” ...  More >>

Today, work as we know it has migrated once again, only this time it's moved from the cube to the cloud. Those who embrace this new world of work will thrive. The rest will become extinct. ...  More >>

When implemented in an SP 800-38-series-compliant mode of operation and in a FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptographic module, TDEA may be used by federal organizations to protect sensitive unclassified data. ...  More >>

This document seeks to equip federal departments and agencies with a notional set of repeatable and commercially reasonable supply chain assurance methods and risk management practices. ...  More >>

Cloud computing is an emerging area of distributed computing that offers many potential benefits to organizations by making information technology (IT) services available as a commodity. ...  More >>

WLAN security depends on how well all of the WLAN components — including the client devices, access points and wireless switches — are secured throughout the WLAN life cycle. ...  More >>

"IT as we know it is dead." There are forces at work that are reshaping the very fabric of the IT organization. Driven by our own history, changing perceptions of how technology should work and newfound, but very real, competition, IT organizations are struggling to evolve — but into what? ...  More >>

The NIST attempts to derive cloud security issues from various cloud definitions and a reference architecture. ...  More >>

This excerpt explains why finding a mentor is key to working smarter. ...  More >>

This excerpt from Chapter 8, “Social Media Analytics,” looks at basic measures that are typically used to analyze ESN platforms and how more sophisticated social media analytics methods can be used to find value in the data. ...  More >>

In her book, “The High-Heeled Leader: Embrace Your Feminine Power In Life And Work,” author Katie Day shows women how to progress in their career without sacrificing their sense of self. ...  More >>