ITBE Staff

One could argue that cybersecurity is the most intellectually demanding profession on the planet. The rate of change is so great that no challenge is ever solved and no problem ever resolved completely. That said, security failures more often result from a lack of direction and focus, not of skills or resources. The five myths […]

They appear to be mild-mannered members of the IT team, but underneath their jeans and collared shirts beat the hearts of the unsung enterprise heroes. Today’s IT department is quietly transforming into a strategic business enabler via the cloud. In this slideshow, CTERA has identified five new IT superheroes. CTERA Networks bridges the gap between […]

Much has already been said about BYOD and how it affects end users, as well as what it takes to build a successful BYOD policy. But one of the most important ways that BYOD affects the workplace is through the IT employees who are forced to completely change the way they think about workplace technology. […]

Guidelines for Smart Grid Cybersecurity This three-volume report presents an analytical framework that organizations can use to develop effective cybersecurity strategies tailored to their particular combinations of smart grid-related characteristics, risks, and vulnerabilities. Volume 1 – Smart Grid Cybersecurity Strategy, Architecture, and High-Level Requirements Volume 2 – Privacy and the Smart Grid Volume 3 – […]

McAfee recently released its eighth annual study revealing the most dangerous celebrities to search for online. The study found a mix of comedians and musicians among the most dangerous, with Jimmy Kimmel, comedian and late night host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, replacing Lily Collins (Mirror, Mirror) as McAfee’s most dangerous celebrity in search. When searching […]

Implementing a customer experience program (CEP) is not a simple matter. The value comes from extending the current customer satisfaction program into one in which customer centricity is built into the culture and strategies of the company, and using the output of experience measurement to take actions. There are many pitfalls and not the least is […]

Boo! Yes, it’s that time of year again — time for scary movies, haunted houses, ghouls and goblins and little trick-or-treaters stopping by for candy. While many of these activities are traditions near and dear to our hearts, tech experts have been working hard to soup up the fright factor at many of the country’s […]

The advent of bring your own device (BYOD) has brought about a revolution in the way employees access corporate resources, namely via their smartphones and tablets. And, although initially resisted by IT departments, many organizations now have a policy in place and allow employees to use their own smart devices for work. Enterprises, however, are […]

Job Description: Lead Technology Engineer The lead technology engineer works with our clients to align technology solutions with their business objectives and budgetary needs, and then implement those solutions. The lead technology engineer works with our clients to align technology solutions with their business objectives and budgetary needs, and then implement those solutions. Responsibilities include […]

Flash storage technology has become a part of our everyday lives. From the devices in our hands to the servers in data centers, flash memory has become a technology that touches everyone. Still, for all its prevalence, flash technology is only in the early stages of its evolution. There are many different types of flash […]

As with all things worthwhile, pursuing a career that is meaningful and fulfilling requires a significant investment in preparation and learning. Most of us have a signifier of success that we want to reach. Once we reach the point where we feel we are finally “there,” though, how do we decide where to put our […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just the connected refrigerator. It’s thousands of medical devices in hospitals, smart utility meters, GPS-based location systems, fitness trackers, toll readers, motion detector security cameras, smoke detectors, and last but not least, embedded systems. Each of these IoT end nodes requires connectivity, processing and storage, some local and […]