Show host Maryfran Johnson talks with CIO Joel Jacobs of MITRE Corp., a private non-profit research organization that provides consulting, engineering, and technical services for numerous federal government agencies. A big part of its mission is to k...
Narrowband IoT is the major wireless carriers' play to capture a significant chunk of the burgeoning enterprise IoT marketplace, even if the standard isn't quite ready for prime time yet. Here's a look at the technology that's coming to a base statio...
Looking for a better workplace? Here are the 10 best companies you can work for, according to Glassdoor.
CSO senior editor Michael Nadeau joins host Steve Ragan to talk about predictions for 2018, including the looming GDPR compliance deadline.
Blockchain has moved away from its cryptocurrency roots and is now being eyed as a platform for everything from global shipping to P2P cloud storage to real estate. Our Tech Talk panel looks at where it's going in 2018.
Our tech panel envisions the end of passwords, looks at how blockchain is evolving, details why 'serverless' computing is a boon to devs and wonders why Apple's HomePod seems late to the game.
The panel talks about serverless systems, which spin up a snippet of code that runs on demand to perform a business operation. It's a step toward a more developer-friendly approach to code development.
Hackers can crack them, and users are careless with them. Passwords have long been problematic, but they are getting renewed attention after a series of major breaches. Our panelists look at the coming technology to help with password security.
LinkedIn is a key tool for establishing your brand as an executive, but is your profile having the impact you want? Here are four easy ways to strengthen your executive brand on LinkedIn.
Blockchain continues to evolve and grow, as more companies test it out. It's now seen as the heart of a new global shipping platform that could save companies billions of dollars and as the underpinning for a P2P cloud storage endeavor.
Rob Lee, faculty fellow at the SANS Technology Institute, talks with host Steve Ragan about his group's work to help companies out of sticky situations, plus the state of the security industry and predictions for 2018.
In this episode, Maryfran Johnson, executive director of CIO programs and events at IDG, talks with CIO Kristin Darby of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America about IT’s critical role in the convergence of genomic advances, clinical research and ...
Host Steve Ragan talks with Stan Engelbrecht, director of the cybersecurity practice at D3 Security, about the inherent flaws in security defenses for public transportation systems -- and what can be done.
Better understand the evolving role of the CIO in today’s business climate and the 2018 CIO agenda in this video discussion, hosted by Adam Dennison, SVP/General Manager, IDG Events/CEC & Publisher. Ron Guerrier, CIO at Farmers Insurance Group of C...
From Cisco's plans for intent-based networking to SD-WAN, IoT and 5G pilot programs, the networking industry is growing and changing by leaps and bounds. Here's what's likely to be top of mind in the industry this year.
Host Steve Ragan unpacks the latest news about Chinese company DJI's bug bounty program, plus new developments in video surveillance and more, with Fahmida Rashid.
Marketing technology has changed the way marketers identify and interact with their customers and prospects. Using intent data, top marketers are using predictive technologies to spotlight their best prospects, identify the next logical step in the p...
Executives at cloud services vendor Akamai -- David Lewis, global security advocate; Andy Ellis, CSO; and Charlie Gero, CTO -- talk with host Steve Ragan about the evolving role of security in the enterprise.
One of the biggest topics in IT right now involves blockchain, the distributed ledger tech that underpins Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here's a look at what it is, what it does, and how companies are already using it.
Concerned about your network defense? Watch this short video to learn the 7 stages of the cyber kill chain, a framework created by Lockheed Martin to outline the phases of a targeted cyberattack.
In this episode, host Maryfran Johnson and Ron Guerrier, CIO at Farmers Insurance, discuss building an IT innovation ecosystem, and the impact of next-generation technologies on the insurance industry.
Salted Hash looks at recent Office 365 phishing examples, discussing why they work and what can be done about them.
A few simple swipes, and you're on your way to accessing the files and folders on your Android phone from your PC or Apple computer. JR Raphael walks you through these easy steps.
Our tech panel looks at how Uber (secretly) handled last year's hack and the controversy around Google's decision to track Android users' locations. Then it's time to discuss why AWS is selling off hardware in China and what Mozilla is up to with its...
Get your desktop at your fingertips with these easy, step-by-step instructions for setting up Google's Chrome Remote Desktop.
A solid backup policy and frequent awareness training can reduce the risk of ransomware, but unintentional breaches by insiders are still a worry for administrators. Watch as Steve Ragan and Michael Nadeau talk security strategy.
Alexa is the helpful voice in the Echo and Echo Dot that comes with a wide range of skills already available. But with a little coding, it can be made to do much more. IDG's Sharon Machlis explains.
The Matrix Banker malware, first found in Latin America, is now gaining a foothold in diversified targets. Steve Ragan breaks down the threat with Justin Fier, director for cyber intelligence and analysis at Darktrace.
Watch this instructional video to understand how a scrum master can help a team learn agile development and follow a scrum process to develop new applications
Would you give up a customer's data or credentials if that was the demand in a ransomware attack? That's just one of the nightmare scenarios that Steve Ragan and Rick McElroy talk about on this week's episode.
Apple's expensive new iPhone X has a lot going for it: Face ID security, an OLED display and, of course, iOS 11 – making it a top-notch option for enterprise users. But is it worth $1,149?
Learn about the latest networking technology, SD-WAN, which uses policy-based rules to orchestrate applications routing in the cloud. Jerry Kennelly, CEO of Riverbed, describes the functionality and benefits.
In this lively hourlong discussion, Maryfran Johnson, executive director of CIO programs for CIO Events and the CIO Executive Council, talks with Bernie Gracy, Chief Digital Officer of Agero, the largest provider of roadside assistance services to ca...
Whether it's from the loss of privacy from Alexa or Google Home, fake news on social media or A.I., the future could be a tech dystopia. Our tech panel looks at where we are, where we're going, what what keeps us up at night.
Get up to speed quickly on newcomer Rust, designed to create fast, system-level software. This two-minute animated explainer shows how Rust bypasses the vexing programming issues of memory and management.
Computerworld Windows expert Preston Gralla walks you through the steps needed to easily repair a corrupted hard disk using the command line or PowerShell.
If you don't yet have the latest version of Windows 10, you eventually will. Computerworld's Windows expert, Preston Gralla, details what to look for – and look out for – in the Fall Creators Update.
The Robo R2 3D printer, at a starting price of $1,500, combines a few excellent features with a fairly long list of downsides.
Get up to speed quickly on the potential use cases for blockchain technology, in industries such as healthcare, with Esmond Kane, deputy CISO at Partners Healthcare.
From Conficker to Zeus, these four malware threats continue to impact enterprises today. Watch this short video to learn where they're still lurking.
Google's new Pixel 2 smartphone is out and our reviewer, Dan Rosenbaum, has the details on what it's like to use – and whether it might tempt an iPhone user to switch.
Look ahead to Europe's rollout of the the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, and its expected impact on data handling, with expert insights from Gary Southwell, vice president and general manager, products division, at CSPI.
The networking industry's hottest new buzzword -- intent-based networking -- is the next evolution of network software management. Get up to speed fast with this visual explainer.
With the Equifax breach still making waves, the new Apple Watch now on wrists and A.I. seemingly everywhere, our panel digs into what's happening in the IT world.
Put your old Android device to work -- as a universal smart remote or remote camera, for example -- with these easy step-by-step instructions from Computerworld blogger JR Raphael.
Don't have an Android device? With the right set of apps, you can get Oreo-like features on just about any device with this step-by-step advice from Computerworld blogger JR Raphael.
Speed up your interactions with your Android phone using these easy slides and swipes, courtesy of Computerworld blogger and Android expert JR Raphael. (Tips in this video apply to devices with Android 8.0 Oreo or earlier.)
From notifications to picture-in-picture mode, walk step by step through the new features of Android's latest update with Computerworld blogger and Android expert JR Raphael.
Android blogger JR Raphael and Apple expert Michael deAgonia get ... animated, shall we say ... as they tackle the basics of which mobile OS is better when it comes to security, updates, app stores, customization and innovation. Can there really be o...
Android blogger JR Raphael gives us a rundown on the cool and useful new features in Android 8.0, better known as Oreo.