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5 reasons to not pass on password protection

May 26, 2021 by Zachary Jetson, Director of Information Security, University Technology Office at Arizona State University

Password protection is key--especially as more learning goes digital and as cybercriminals become more adept at hacking networks

Although no password is uncrackable, increasing the complexity of the password can make the process more difficult and has proven an effective method for dissuading hackers, ultimately keeping…

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A tool in hand is worth… nothing without proper PD

December 16, 2014 by Wendy Drexler

Imagine what would happen if hospital leaders announced to surgeons late on a Friday afternoon that when they came to work on Monday they would no longer be…

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iPad coming to Verizon Wireless and AT&T stores

October 15, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

Apple said Thursday that Verizon Wireless would begin selling the iPad at its stores on Oct. 28, reports the New York Times.

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FCC seeks input on rules for online services

September 3, 2010September 2, 2010 by Laura Ascione

In the latest twist in the Federal Communications Commission’s pursuit of “net neutrality” rules to prevent broadband providers from discriminating against certain types of traffic flowing over their…

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Tech industry holds closed door talks on open internet

November 5, 2013August 20, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

An industry body representing some of the biggest names in technology has hosted a closed-door meeting to discuss the future of the open internet, BBC News reports.

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Democrats push for FCC power over internet

November 5, 2013August 17, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

A group of four Democratic politicians claims that a proposal announced last week by Google and Verizon does not give the federal government enough authority to regulate the…

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Google defends its net-neutrality plan

November 5, 2013August 13, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Despite much opposition, Google is defending its net-neutrality proposal co-authored with broadband and wireless provider Verizon, PC World reports.

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Top U.S. carriers plot faster gadgets, services

May 17, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

Reuters reports that the next generation of high-speed internet services, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile gadgets could arrive faster than you would expect.