Michael Kassner
Articles by Michael Kassner
Why Big Data Is Big Business in Agriculture
Agriculture usually isn't considered a very high-tech industry, but farmers are now using big data and other technological innovations to...
6 Big Myths About Managing Big Data
Big data is big business, but only if it's used properly. Here we examine some myths about big data that may be holding your company back.
10 Low-Tech Ways to Protect Digital IP
Digital IP can make or break a company, and its theft and misuse can be disastrous. Here we examine some low-tech ways to keep your IP out...
10 Tips for Avoiding Key Software Flaws
In software development, focus is shifting from eliminating bugs to fixing flaws, many of which happen again and again. Here are the top 10...
Augmented and Virtual Reality Help Design Firms Please Clients
A design firm's business is based on its ability to show clients what the finished product will look like. Now, with the assistance of...
10 Innovations That Have Made Data Centers More Efficient
Data centers can consume massive amounts of energy, but some companies are implementing methods to lower their environmental impact - and...
Who's Responsible for Cloud Security Now?
Data security is as important as ever, especially in business. But who is responsible for that security when data is stored in the cloud?
Is There Any Trust Between Corporate and IT Departments?
Ask either corporate or IT professionals, there is little trust between the two departments. One researcher has some ideas on how to fix...
Google's End-to-End Encryption Isn't What It Seems
Google tries to make end-to-end email encryption simple to use. It will be, but there are caveats. Learn more about it here.
Trusting Encryption Just Got a Lot Harder
Edward Snowden's revelations of government access to personal data has cast suspicion on just how secure "encrypted" data really is. Can...
Why Android Anti-Malware Apps Are a Good Idea
Malware doesn't just affect computers anymore - it's becoming an ever-increasing threat to Android devices as well. Learn about Android...
Is This a Potential Cure for Malicious Android Apps?
Android marketplaces are not vetting applications sufficiently. A North Carolina State University research team has a solution that will...
5 Key Areas Where Big Data Is Making a Major Impact
Big data is big business. Here are some of the ways it is changing our lives as well as the world around us.
7 Things to Know About Hadoop
Hadoop has been helping analyze data for years now. Here's a look at it's start, what it's good for and where it may be going... and an...
Do Millennials Understand Online Privacy?
Millennials are all about using the Internet to its fullest potential. However, when it comes to online privacy, are they doing it right?
How I Got Here: 12 Questions With Cybercrime-Fighter Gary Warner
Gary Warner's the guy behind the end of the infamous Koobface virus. Here he discusses his career in cybersecurity. discusses where his...
Internet of Things: Great Innovation or Big Fat Mistake?
The Internet of Things will change everyone’s life, no doubt there. The question is will it be a positive change or one that we all regret?
Electronic Health Records: Here's What's at Stake
Electronic health records have a lot going for them, but there's also plenty at stake. Here we take a look at key problems.
PowerLocker: How Hackers Can Hold Your Files for Ransom
CryptoLocker began crippling computers in late 2013. Now the new and improved PowerLocker has been discovered, and is even more dangerous...
Why Free Smartphone Apps Are Anything But Free
Free applications are everywhere, but most expect something in return.
Money Laundering, the Internet Way
The convenience of the Internet is not lost on nefarious types who need a quick and safe way to launder money. Find out how they do it.
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