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Date	Title	Abstract
Dec. 31, 2010	Encryption Confusion Source: Processor.com	In this editorial on encryption, Solutionary's Jon Heimerl discusses some of the problems surrounding the use of encryption and strategies organizations can employ to help simplify data encryption.
Dec. 28, 2010	New Year's Tech Resolutions for Small Businesses Source: PCWorld.com	Solutionary's Jon Heimerl offers his predictions for 2011 in the area of network security in this PCWorld.com article about 2011 trends in technology.
Dec. 21, 2010	U.S. Cybersecurity Predictions, Resolutions and Wishes for 2011 Source: OhMyGov.com (blog)	In this new "CyberThreat_US" series on the OhMyGov! blog, some of Jon Heimerl's security predictions for 2011 are quoted alongside other experts in the political and technological arenas.
Dec. 13, 2010	Bloomberg News - WikiLeaks discussion with Don Gray Source: Bloomberg News.com	Bloomberg Business analyst, Lisa Murphy, interviews Solutionary's Don Gray about the WikiLeaks fiasco and how concerned businesses should be over the ongoing repercussions of the scandal.
Dec. 2, 1010	How smart shoppers escape online traps Source: Chicago Tribune	Solutionary's Jon Heimerl is quoted extensively in this article about safe online shopping this holiday season.
Nov. 21, 2010	Don't let 'ho ho ho' time online leave you saying 'no no no!'	Solutionary's Jon Heimerl again offers online shopping tips to keep you, and your personal banking information safe this holiday season.
Nov. 16, 2010	Kiplingers.com - Ten Online Shopping Traps That Catch Even Smart Shoppers	It's holiday shopping time and Kiplinger.com writer, Cameron Huddleston, interviewed Solutionary's Jon Heimerl for "Ten Online Shopping Traps" that even smart shoppers fall into.
Nov. 5, 2010	Security Certifications Take a Slight Dip in Pay Value Source: eWeek.com	Writer, Don Sears, takes a look at the security industry as a whole and discusses how a flood of newly certified security professionals is starting to catch up with the need in the marketplace, thereby lowering the average salaries. Solutionary is included in a list of MSSPs as good places for security professionals to hone their skills.
Oct. 22, 2010	Programming for Cloud Computing: What's Different Source: ITWorld.com	Pamela Fusco, Solutionary VP, Industry Solutions, along with other notable industry experts, offers some "Best Practices" advice to programmers in the planning and design of applications for use in a cloud architecture.
Oct 19, 2010	15 Data Security Tips to Protect Your Small Business Source: Small Business Computing.com	Solutionary's Jon Heimerl is quoted in this article geared toward small businesses, in which the author offers 15 tips that small businesses owners can use to protect themselves, their business equity, and their clients.
Oct 17, 2010	Protect Yourself from Medical Identity Theft Source: DailyFinance.com	Don't let someone else take advantage of your medical benefits. Check out this great article on DailyFinance.com and hear Jon Heimerl and others discuss how to protect yourself, and your benefits, from misuse and theft.
Oct 12, 2010	Secure Your Company Data from Disgruntled Employees Source: Bloomberg Businessweek	Sensitive data, stolen or damaged by a disgruntled employee, can have a direct impact on your financial objectives. Do not wait for a problem to happen. In this article, are some basic precautions that every employer should take to protect company data from disgruntled employees.
Oct 8, 2010	Understanding App Usage Source: Processor.com	Getting a handle on application usage in your organization. Jon Heimerl discusses different methods of managing user access to external apps.
Sep 29, 2010	Leaving your job. What You Can and Can't Take With You Source: CIO	Jon Heimerl, Solutionary Director of Development, discusses the oft-confusing topic of what is and isn't acceptable for a departing employee to take with him or her. As Heimerl discusses, sometimes it's clear cut--such as the employee taking his personal effects home--but often it's not that obvious. For example, what happens to any organizational information the employee has on her personal computer, from the time her laptop died and she worked from home rather than sitting idle. Heimerl does an excellent job clearing up the mystique surrounding this and many other scenarios.
Sep 27, 2010	The Do-Re-Mi of PCI Compliance Source: E-Commerce Times	Solutionary's own Senior Security Consultant, Olivia Rose, by-lined this article on E-Commerce Times that removes some of the mystery and confusion surrounding PCI Compliance. In it, Rose offers a five step process--from "Becoming an Outsider" to "Putting the Pieces Together"--that can give just about anyone the courage to tackle Payment Card Industries requirements in their organization.
Sep 13, 2010	New rule on 1099 tax forms Source: Los Angeles Times.com	Solutionary's Jon Heimerl, Dir. of Strategic Security discusses how to protect your company from former employees by properly managing access.
Sep 12, 2010	'Here you have' and 'David Leadbetter' email viruses target corporations Source: USA Today.com	The Last Watchdog blogger, Byron Acohido, discusses the recent "Here you have" and "David Leadbetter" email viruses with Solutionary's Don Gray.
Sep 10, 2010	Are 'Here You Have' and 'David Leadbetter' viruses going after specific targets? Source: Network World.com	Two new viruses attacking specific organizations, rather than the mass market, might herald a new tactic by malware developers. Read as Solutionary's Don Gray, talks with NetworkWorld about these latest threats.
Aug 16, 2010	5 reasons IT pros should be paranoid Source: InfoWorld.com	With so many IT responsibilities rolled into one function, IT pros have a lot on their plate. Read the top 5 reasons today's IT professionals should be concerned.
Aug 13, 2010	Overall Data Center Setup & Layout Source: Processor.com	The road to a well-organized, effectively designed data center begins during the design and development phases. It is often the case that unexpected—and unwanted—data center events occur due to flaws introduced during the data center design phase.
Jul 28, 2010	Cloud Security Alliance Announces New User Certification Source: darkReading	Many of Solutionary's security team are first to be scheduled for the CSA certification program announced at Black Hat 2010.
Jun 14, 2010	9 tips for securing your iPad Source: ComputerWorld.com	The recent AT&T data leak underscores the need for iPad security precautions. A few simple steps can help protect confidential data.
Jun 13, 2010	The Navigator: London calling (er, emailing) ... with a scam Source: The Washington Post	A stolen bag. Lost cash. A missing passport. It had all the hallmarks of a trip from hell. And the e-mail, which ostensibly came from a reader I had corresponded with back in 2008, seemed equally genuine. "I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now," he wrote. But he was stuck in London. Would I be willing to wire him $940 so he could get home?
Jun 11, 2010	Security experts: Apple, AT&T share blame for security breach Source: USA Today.com	Security experts have begun parsing the blame for the iPad security breach that exposed the email address of some high-profile users.
Jun 11, 2010	FBI investigates iPad-AT&T breach as blame game plays out Source: The Last Watchdog	Security experts have begun parsing the blame for the iPad-AT&T security breach that exposed the email address of some high-profile users.
Jun 10, 2010	Crafting a social media strategy Source: Network World.com	Any company with a computer in the office needs to adopt a social media policy. It is just common sense, and, frankly, a smart edict to deploy and follow.
Jun 4, 2010	Social Networking Nuisances Source: Treasury & Risk	IT problems often take place at the line between the personal and the professional. Employees download a file to their work computer that has a virus in it.
Jun 1, 2010	Understanding PCI Compliance Source: Security Products	Does your organization have a good grasp of PCI compliance? Do you know if your organization has best practice standards in place? If not, you should explore some well-established PCI compliance strategies.
May 11, 2010	Intellectual Property Increasingly at Risk Source: CFO Zone	Patent infringement has reached the point where companies can no longer rely on litigation alone to protect their intellectual property, experts say. And those on the wrong end of such suits have to take them more seriously.
Apr 14, 2010	How to Strengthen Network Security on a Smaller Budget Source: eWEEK.com	IT departments are continually looking to upgrade their network security, but often have limited budgets. As management continues to lower funding for information security initiatives, IT staff must look for ways to spend dollars where they will get the most bang for the buck. Here, Knowledge Center contributor Jon-Louis Heimerl offers five tips to budget-conscious IT professionals on how to strengthen their network security on a smaller budget.
Apr 14, 2010	Privacy: Did We Have Any in the First Place? Source: IT Business Edge	It's more like privacy is in the intensive care unit. People once said that on the Internet, no one knows you're a dog. Social media not only lets everyone know you're a dog, but that you're a Collie who likes to untie shoelaces, eats Purina, and runs in the park.
Apr 6, 2010	Awards to Honor Omaha's Top IT Professionals	Six individuals and one company will be honored next week for their outstanding contributions to Omaha’s thriving information technology (IT) scene.
Mar 8, 2010	Social Media in the Workplace Carries Risks Source: Los Angeles Times.com	Dear Karen: My employees use social media such as Facebook and Twitter at work. Is this a security risk?
Mar 2, 2010	Microsoft Exploits Talk Dropped from RSA Agenda Source: ChannelWeb	An RSA Conference presentation on Microsoft application hacks and exploits that was originally slated for Tuesday was canceled, although it's unclear why.
Feb 26, 2010	Solutionary Taps Global Growth with Information Security Source: Midland Business Journal	Whether it analyzes security risks for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games or seeks strategic global alliances, Omaha-based Solutionary— an information security company that delivers a range of managed security solutions and professional services to reduce risk, increase security and ensure compliance for medium-to-large businesses — is on the move in a big way.
Feb 22, 2010	Cyber Crooks and Hackers Prowling Vancouver Games; Experts Say Be On Guard Source: metronews.ca	Cyber crooks and hackers have used interest in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as bait to cause havoc and in some cases rip-off unsuspecting web surfers, says a U.S. security expert.
Feb 2, 2010	Solutions for Defending Against Malware's Nasty Cousin: Crimeware Source: SC Magazine	Crimeware, an emerging sub-class of the more general malware, is mainly focused on facilitating financial gain for the hacker.
Feb 2, 2010	Solutionary Identifies Top Security Risks and Provides Precautionary Tips for Winter Olympic Games Source: Software Magazine	Company encourages businesses, event advertisers, and corporate and individual attendees to remain vigilant and take information security precautions.
Jan 14, 2010	Solutionary & e-Cop New Security Services Source: Processor.com	Solutionary and e-Cop announced an alliance that will combine security monitoring, management, and compliance services to provide a new platform for enterprises, the public sector, and government organizations.
Jan 12, 2010	10 Easy Steps to Application Security Source: ebiz	Application development is an ever-evolving experience. Staying on top of the new languages is only the first step.
Jan 8, 2010	Heartland Agrees to $60M Settlement with Visa over Breach Source: eWEEK.com	Heartland Payment Systems agrees to pay as much as $60 million to Visa to address losses by credit and debit cardholders affected by the data breach Heartland suffered in 2008.
Dec 21, 2009	Security Warnings and Safety Tips for 2010 Source: USA Today.com	It's that time of year: predictions, and advice, are pouring in for what consumers can expect in the way of computer security in 2010.
Oct 11, 2009	Solutionary Issues Precautionary Security Tips for Pittsburgh Businesses during G-20 Summit Source: examiner.com	Solutionary, an information security company, has issued an advisory of precautionary security measures for Pittsburgh-area businesses to help them prepare for potential security risks during the G-20.
Sept 11, 2009	Prevent & Detect Security Breaches Source: Processor.com	The first steps you take in protecting your company from a security breach are often the hardest. How do you know where to start?
Aug 17, 2009	Managed Security on the Rise - IT Business Edge Source: ITBusinessEdge
Aug 16, 2009	With Recent Outages, Big Data Service Providers Take Hits Source: ComputerWorld
Aug 13, 2009	Twitter Used as Botnet Control Source: InternetNews.com
May 29, 2009	U.S. Scrambles to Develop Cyber Defenses to Fight Internet Hacking Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 10, 2009	To Protect and Serve Source: The Wall Street Journal
Apr 29, 2009	New Tools Emerge to Erase Enterprise Fear of Firewall Swapping Source: DarkReading	Replacing one vendor's firewall with another risks network disruption and could opens security holes, leaving many organizations to stick with the same firewall maker.
Feb 19, 2009	What are Standards of Good Practice? Source: TMCnet.com
Jan 21, 2009	Malware Swipes Millions of Credit Cards Source: Technology Review
Oct 21, 2008	Top 10 Security Rules for Today's World Source: TMCnet.com
Aug 13, 2008	Weaponization Trumps Skill Source: SC Magazine
Aug 9, 2008	Cyber Attack Hits Georgian President's Phone Call with CNN Source: PC Magazine
Jul 12, 2008	BTQ Security and Privacy Panel Source: Business Trends Quarterly
Jun 1, 2008	But Where's the Security? Source: eBizQ
May 20, 2008	Where's the 'S' in IT-GRC? Source: NetworkWorld
Jan 26, 2008	Businesses Praise Chips as Privacy Groups Worry Source: Associated Press via USA Today