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Infosecurity Europe 2011: Cyber Security Challenge 2011/2012 gets rolling
Infosecurity Europe 2011: Cyber Security Challenge 2011/2012 gets rolling
The Cyber Security Challenge UK 2011/2012 – the second year-long challenge designed to raise awareness of IT security skills amongst students of all ages – is now under way.
April 20, 2011
Infosecurity Europe 2011: ViaSat launches blistering attack on ICO strategy
Infosecurity Europe 2011: ViaSat launches blistering attack on ICO strategy
ViaSat, the new name for Stonewood, has analysed more than 2,500 data breaches reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and concluded that the ICO needs penalise organisations more for data breaches.
April 20, 2011
Infosecurity Europe 2011: Panel tacitly endorses BlackBerry for enterprise mobile security
Infosecurity Europe 2011: Panel tacitly endorses BlackBerry for enterprise mobile security
While a panel of infosec practitioners during one keynote did not go so far as to outright endorse BlackBerry mobile devices, the general consensus was that the handsets from Research In Motion offer greater security for the mobile workforce – above and beyond today’s increasingly popular consumer smart devices, which received mixed reviews on security.
April 20, 2011
Microsoft to disclose third-party vendor product flaws
Microsoft to disclose third-party vendor product flaws
Microsoft said it will begin disclosing third-party bugs as part of a revamping of its vulnerability disclosure practices.
April 20, 2011
Infosecurity Europe 2011: Consumerisation of IT is a fact of security life, says Lord Erroll
Infosecurity Europe 2011: Consumerisation of IT is a fact of security life, says Lord Erroll
Organisations must accept change, embrace consumerisation of IT, and ensure security by focusing on the most sensitive data, says Merlin Lord Erroll.
April 20, 2011
Analysis: Sony's Prospects As a Single-Platform Company In 2011
Analysis: Sony's Prospects As a Single-Platform Company In 2011
As part of his most recent NPD analysis, Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews takes a look at Sony's performance so far in 2011, and predicts how the company might far
April 19, 2011
Capcom Establishes Beeline Interactive Subsidiary For Smartphone Development
Capcom Establishes Beeline Interactive Subsidiary For Smartphone Development
Capcom has announced the establishment of Beeline Interactive, a new branch of subsidiaries dedicated to developing and distributing social games for smartphones.
April 19, 2011
Microsoft Alters Rating System For Xbox Live Indie Games
Microsoft Alters Rating System For Xbox Live Indie Games
Microsoft has amended the ratings system for its Xbox Live Indie Games channel after investigations into manipulation last month, allowing only Xbox Live Gold members to leave ratings for games on Xbox.com.
April 19, 2011
Analysis: Character Progression in F.E.A.R.
Analysis: Character Progression in F.E.A.R.
In this Gamasutra column, Gregory Weir looks at strategic character progression in F.E.A.R., and the way in which the game provides minimal weapon advancement, forcing the player to rely on skill.
April 19, 2011
IGN Entering Professional Gaming Business With Tournament Hosting
IGN Entering Professional Gaming Business With Tournament Hosting
IGN has announced that it will host a professional gaming tournament later this month, featuring Blizzard's highly regarded RT title Starcraft II, as a "first step" towards serious competitive gaming.
April 19, 2011
Report: Sony Ceasing PSP Go Production
Report: Sony Ceasing PSP Go Production
Japanese reports say Sony is halting production of its PSP Go handheld console, while the Japanese Sony online store is no longer offering the handheld for sale. [UPDATE: UK retailer confirms no more PSP Go stock.]
April 19, 2011
SIGGRAPH 2011 Opens Media, Public Registration
SIGGRAPH 2011 Opens Media, Public Registration
Organizers of the 2011 SIGGRAPH conference have opened registration for the upcoming Vancouver event, revealing a lineup of featured panels and exhibitions, including a selection of serious and social games-focused Game Papers discussions.
April 19, 2011