Microsoft announced the private preview of Microsoft Interflow, a platform for exchanging security and threat information between cybersecurity analysts and researchers. The information is automated and standardized to industry specifications like STIX (Structured Threat Information eXpression), TAXII (Trusted Automated eXchange of Indicator Information), and CybOX (Cyber … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Installing free Windows 8 Modern Apps without the Windows Store
The Windows Store came with Windows 8 and gets even more integration with 8.1 Update. In my opinion, it is ok for consumers but really throws things for a loop in the enterprise environment. There isn't much difference between downloading and installing a program from the Internet and using the Windows Store. In particular, I have come across a few scenarios where a Windows … [Read more...]
The ‘find the bottleneck’ approach to systems analysis
When it comes to Information Technology, I think understanding the concept of Systems Analysis is important for all IT Professionals. Systems analysis can be done at small scales, large scales, and anywhere in between. Whether you are talking about optimizing or speeding up one computer or a whole manufacturing process, systems analysis can give an understanding of how the … [Read more...]
Adobe updates Creative Cloud for 2014, Ink and Slide hardware now available
Last year, when Adobe announced they were moving to Adobe Creative Cloud, they also showed off some hardware they were working on. Project Mighty and Project Napoleon were a stylus and ruler combo for the tablet world. Along with updates across the board to Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe's hardware is now available with new names: Adobe Ink & Slide. Adobe Creative Cloud The … [Read more...]
Amazon Fire Phone available for pre-order
Amazon's Fire Phone uses Fire OS, Amazon's fork of Android, and is exclusive to AT&T. The phone will ship on July 25th, but you can pre-order now. Fire Phone is a 5.5" tall phone with a 4.7" display at 1280x720 resolution with a 2.2GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. The rear camera is 13 MP with a 2.1 MP front-facing camera. Storage comes in 32GB or 64GB options with … [Read more...]