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IT shops use tokenization for mobile data security, SaaS apps

But tokenization is also applicable for organizations wary of cloud security. The traditional firewall isn’t the existing security line for IT organizations anymore, and they need new security tools to account for that, said Kennet Westby, founder of
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OpenFlow SDN ‘prematurely productized’, Brocade exec says

Software will transform the network of tomorrow into an open, multi-vendor, programmable environment, but that software-defined network won’t necessarily rely on a centralized OpenFlow controller architecture, said David Meyer, Brocade’s CTO of the
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Paving the way to cloud security certification is a two-way street

One way to ensure data security is through cloud security certifications. Third-party entities that are trusted by both cloud consumers and cloud providers review security practices of those providers and grant certifications if they meet certain
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Trend Micro issues cloud, mobile security assessment tools

Trend Micro issued a free security assessment tool designed to measure an organization’s readiness for cloud, mobile security and targeted attacks. The firm says the assessment could help company’s securely adopt cloud computing services and
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Understanding IDaaS: The benefits and risks of Identity as a Service

Security is repeatedly cited as the main concern that prevents enterprises from moving to the cloud. And yet, software vendors continue to transition features, functions and data into the cloud — including users’ identities and the authentication process.
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OpenStack alternatives campaign for enterprise votes

Eucalyptus had major momentum two years ago, before OpenStack even entered the race, but its licensing model has held it back, said Mike Norman, open source analyst for The Virtualization Practice LLC. Contributors to Eucalyptus’ code must assign
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Cybersecurity legislation takes a back seat, again

The latest sign of this tension is that amid the chaos of post-election news regarding fiscal cliffs, the latest unrest in the Middle East, and the political scandal within the military, the U.S. Senate recently rejected the latest attempt at passing
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