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How to worry less about data storage security

Did you know that $22 billion is spent on anxiety symptoms that mimic physical illness each year? Chances are you're worrying about something right now. Your worry may not have anything to do with data storage security. I am betting that it does. Why else, would you be reading this article? I take that back. It could be just the idea of worrying less. Worry is fear. You hate to feel afraid. There is good reason to worry about data storage...

The new data security law: Just plain bull

The new data security law,  if not plain bull, is certainly a fight amongst bulls. Who is in the ring? The Federal government versus the state government. The banking groups versus the retailers. And let's not forget the ring master---the bully---the master of ceremonies in this circus. Do you believe that the new data security law will protect your data? These are desperate times for data security. Desperate people are vulnerable. You should...

To Heck With Hindsight, Data Security Demands Foresight Home Depot

Would you agree that there is a certain appeal to having hindsight? Does the appeal hold when you think of data security? Your data security? I grew up hearing that hindsight is 20/20. Because I have always relied on glasses, the idea of having 20/20 vision gets my attention. I want 20/20 vision. But, I want  more than that  for my data. I want foresight. Don't you? If you shop, or have ever shopped at Home Depot, I bet you do. Accortding to...

Cloud Consciousness. Check Your Pulse. Part (1)

Did you anticipate a day when there would be a positive correlation between the cloud and consciousness? Neither did I. Yet cloud consciousness, though, a relatively new phenomenon is here to stay. Knock, Knock. Who is there? It's Obamacare.... Remember that fiasco? I-I- mean launch? Sorry. Collect yourself.  Dismiss the thought. Are you ready to implement your cloud strategy? Here is to your great launch... Cheers! To thrive in the cloud,...

Win At Data Security And The Voice, If You Can Actually Sing.

Josh Kaufman's voice could probably wake up the dead. Your data though? It never dies. Immortal. And not only that, Data emanates life long sex appeal. Data is sexy all the time. Data Security? Even more. No tummy tuck. No face lift. No Botox. Can it be re-purposed? Maybe. Okay. Yes. But that's it. Whether in the right hands or the wrong hands, data performs. The billion dollar question? Is it performing on your behalf?  In your best...