The legislation behind a national ID   04 Feb 2008 12:00 GMT
Federal regulations creating a uniform national ID card are looming. Read the the full text of the Real ID bill. Real ID became law not through the usual legislative process, but instead as part of a mammoth Iraq spending and Asian tsunami bill, the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act...
Source: ZDNet

Global Dispatches   04 Feb 2008 05:12 GMT
Australia's Privacy Commissioner calls for stricter data security laws; Nokia agrees to buy an Oslo-based maker of open-source development tools for 844 million Norwegian kroner.

Source: Computerworld

Reading Intent   04 Feb 2008 05:12 GMT
In some ways, dogs have an advantage over people.

Source: Computerworld

Tired of Lame Quotes   04 Feb 2008 05:12 GMT
Reporters shouldn't accept lazy rationales from sources.

Source: Computerworld

Q&A: For e-voting, Holt looks to undo HAVA's havoc   04 Feb 2008 05:12 GMT
The crisis of confidence in e-voting could spread from just one or two disputed precincts to taint an entire national election, say New Jersey congressman Rush Holt. But the former scientist says that voter-verifiable ballots could turn the tide... if the country moves quickly.

Source: Computerworld

Potentially, Relief From Adminisdribble   04 Feb 2008 05:12 GMT
Just when C.J. Kelly thought she might drown in unfinished projects, an offer of help appears. Could this work?

Source: Computerworld

What Every E-Business Should Know about SSL Security and Consumer Trust   01 Feb 2008 14:00 GMT
(Source: Verisign) Be sure that your online business is ready for safe transacting. Find out what consumers are looking to be safe online.

Source: Computerworld

Using EV Certificates OverStock.com Sees Less Shopping Cart Abandonment   01 Feb 2008 14:00 GMT
(Source: Verisign) Overstock.com deployed the VeriSign Secured Seal and VeriSign Extended Validation SSL Certificates to further enhance customers' confidence when transacting on its Web site. As a result of the enhancement, site visitors with browsers that support the new certificate now abandon their shopping cart 8.6% less than other site visitors.

Source: Computerworld

The Latest Advancements in SSL Technology   01 Feb 2008 14:00 GMT
(Source: Verisign) Protect your site with SSL from VeriSign to ensure your company and customers are secure. Learn how to get the strongest SSL encryption and increase customer confidence with Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates, which trigger the green address bar in high security browsers, allowing your customers to feel safe online.

Source: Computerworld

Elaborate gear-based con foiled by alert employee   01 Feb 2008 14:00 GMT
A elaborate Swedish bank-heist scheme involving remotely controlled gear was foiled by an eagle-eyed employee who saw a mouse pointer moving when it shouldn't.

Source: Computerworld