Big Data, Load Testing, and Software Development—on One Smart GridSmart grid technology is on the rise, and everyone's on board for its speedy arrival worldwide. Learn how environmentalists, investors, and even hackers are racing to push forward a level of connectivity and communication never before seen in the energy sector.
Phishers Ramp Up Attacks on Anyone with a Mobile DeviceThe number of mobile devices on our planet isn't far away from eclipsing Earth's entire population, and those attempting to steal personal information are well aware of that fact. Learn how you and even your children can prevent sharing too much information while using your favorite phone or tablet.
Avoiding the Security Black Hole with Non-Functional RequirementsSecurity vulnerabilities highlight the importance of the non-functional side of systems. Creating confident security starts by spending sufficient time eliciting and analyzing non-functional requirements. Adrian Reed explains how to avoid the security black hole with non-functional requirements.
Georgia Tech Issues Cyber Threat Forecast for 2013New and increasingly sophisticated means to capture and exploit user data, escalating battles over the control of online information, and continuous threats to the US supply chain from global sources are real possibilities according to the Georgia Tech Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2013.
Be Careful: The Internet Is Real Life, TooIt's undeniable that we experience the offline and the online worlds in drastically different ways. Perhaps this difference is what leads us to feel as though the online and offline worlds are two separate things. This digital dualism leads many to think that anything that happens online is trivial.
Smartphone Biometric Security Apps: The Eyes May Have ItWhile the amount of personal and professional information stored on smartphones is mind-boggling, many of us neglect to take the time to implement basic security measures. The startup EyeVerify proposes the easiest way to authenticate whoever is accessing the mobile phone is to look her in the eye.
Reduce Your Attack Surface to Reduce Security ThreatsThe unfortunate truth is that the find-and-patch approach to security is inherently problematic—the attacker is always one step ahead. Reducing your attack surface is a strategy that will help you minimize the number of security threats you are exposed to, whether they are promptly fixed or not.
Is Cyber Monday Turning into a Software Release for Testers?With every passing year, Cyber Monday continues to grow in prominence as one of the busiest online shopping days. With critical tests needed in functionality, performance, security, content, integration, and accessibility, Cyber Monday seems to be turning into a release of its own for testers.
