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Does open source pose a security risk?
News The report said: "Open-source development can benefit from private industry practices - notably those created by financial services organisations and larger independent software vendors. The security practices of open-source IT developers should... [22 Jul 2008]
Microsoft unveils web tool betas
News But given time, I'm sure best practices will develop and, if there is a little too much animation to begin with, then maybe that's just part and parcel of the creative process as we get used to seeing more engaging web pages. [09 Mar 2008]
Microsoft spikes controversial anti-Linux ads
News It turns out people wanted third-party validation in addition to people's experiences making OS purchasing decisions, so in addition to customer case studies and research reports that compare platforms, the site will also offer guidance around... [28 Aug 2007]
Microsoft to go public on product privacy
News The move, which offers a look behind the scenes at Microsoft, is meant to give the industry an example of what the software giant sees as best practices in customer privacy, said Peter Cullen, the chief privacy strategist at Microsoft. [26 Jun 2006]
Microsoft to open up its data mountain?
News For example, Microsoft could collect and correlate information that indicates "best practices" on how to manage or configure a company network in certain scenarios, he said. The software behemoth has made its Live online services a major focus for... [13 Jun 2006]
I won't convert Linux to GPL 3, says Torvalds
News Torvalds represents a pragmatic approach that accommodates computer industry prevailing practices. It outlines several freedoms for collaborative software development, stipulating that a program's underlying source code may be seen, copied... [27 Jan 2006]
Oracle Fortifies security
News Oracle, which has marketed its products as "unbreakable", has been facing mounting criticism over its security practices. The code checker will not be used in the development of the company's enterprise applications products, which include Oracle's... [21 Dec 2005]
Microsoft told to take some virus blame
News The move modified Microsoft's software development process to improve the way it integrates security best practices from the start. The software giant, for example, has launched its Security Development Lifecycle, the representative said. [19 Aug 2005]
New anti-spyware alliance is formed
News Two months after the collapse of the Consortium of Anti-Spyware Technology vendors, or Coast, which fell apart after it admitted a company suspected of making adware, a new group - tentatively named the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) - plans to... [03 Jun 2005]
Microsoft punts R&D and speech recognition in mobile battle
News Analysts believe that Anglo-American companies can learn a great deal from South Korean and Japanese mobile operators' best practices, despite the cultural differences between the markets. Microsoft is upping the stakes in the battle for control of... [07 Mar 2005]
Coders warned 'Your creativity is hurting software'
News The members divided the organisation into five working groups to focus on specific problem areas: creating awareness in home computer users and small businesses; establishing a cybersecurity early warning system; making information security part... [02 Apr 2004]
Patching cycle is virus writers' dream come true
News Davidson said one way to enforce better software practices is for the government to fund open-source tools to scan code for common security problems during development. The data and concerns spotlight a constant source of pain for corporate... [25 Feb 2004]
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