New RFID technology could end lost data tapes   05 Mar 2007 14:00 GMT
Imation today announced it will begin selling special tape cartridge labels that contain an RFID chip that can be scanned and used to track tapes through inventory lists and alerts. A GPS location system is soon to follow the initial RFID label product.
Source: Computerworld

Texas counties illegally posting Social Security numbers online, AG says   05 Mar 2007 14:00 GMT
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot has ruled that the posting of sensitive data online by county and district clerks is illegal. But the clerks are fighting back by pushing for a state law that would allow them to continue to do so.
Source: Computerworld

Vista's UAC a headache to your IT team? BeyondTrust offers a solution   05 Mar 2007 13:47 GMT
BeyondTrust Corp. has ported its Privilege Manager software to Microsoft's Vista OS, saying it offers a less annoying -- but still secure -- alternative to Vista's User Account Control.
Source: Computerworld

In 'Second Life,' the ring of revolution?   05 Mar 2007 12:00 GMT
Spotlight hits political activism in virtual world. Naturally, mainstream media wants to know if terrorism is next.
Images: In-world griefing attacks
Source: ZDNet

Feds Hope to Boost Businesses’ Role in Slowing Cyberattacks   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
The Department of Homeland Security plans to collocate private-sector and government security experts at a US-CERT facility in an effort to better predict and prepare for cyberattacks.
Source: Computerworld

VA Slow to Strengthen IT Security   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has made some progress on data security since last May’s laptop theft but still needs to address a variety of shortcomings, government auditors say.
Source: Computerworld

News Briefs   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
Short IT news items.
Source: Computerworld

Companies warned about 'March Madness' fallout   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
The NCAA men's college basketball tournament, which begins March 15, will translate into security risks and network slowdowns for businesses, security vendor Websense says.
Source: Computerworld

Looking Into What We Can Look Into   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
When it comes to employee monitoring, a state agency’s hands are often tied. C.J. Kelly seeks to change that.
Source: Computerworld

Banking on IT in China   05 Mar 2007 05:34 GMT
Chinese banks are using IT to centralize operations, manage risk, improve financial reporting, automate manual processes, improve customer service, and develop new products and business lines to compete in the expanding marketplace. And it's all happening at a staggering pace.
Source: Computerworld