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Information Security

Scientists Reveal Location Based Cryptography
Quantum mechanics used to encrypt and decrypt data at a secure location without pre-sharing any cryptographic keys.
InformationWeek (July 27, 2010)

Cybersecurity Expert Shortage Puts U.S. At Risk
Presidential commission proposes overhauling certifications to increase cybersecurity professional quality and quantity.
InformationWeek (July 21, 2010)

Corporate Boards Weak On Security, But Improving
Study finds more than half of Fortune 1000 companies lack a CISO, but the number of organizations with cross-functional teams for managing security and privacy is up significantly.
InformationWeek (June 16, 2010)

Rise of the Service Catalog Manager
Is it time to run IT like a business?
Dice (May 10, 2010)

Job Role: IT Asset Manager
Want to use IT to save money? First it helps to know what technology your organization actually uses. Enter IT asset management.
Dice (April 22, 2010)

Enterprise iPhone: Lessons Learned
What's required to make the iPhone work for business users?
Dice (September 2, 2009)

Bookkeeping 101 for Contractors
If you're considering contracting - or any kind of self-employment - you need to understand these essential pieces of tax and financial information.
Dice (June 10, 2009)

Danes at Work: 7 Business Secrets from the World's "Most Networked" Economy
A global survey ranks the IT readiness of 127 countries, with Denmark winning first place. The article describes how Danish business life revolves around the Internet
News@Cisco (February 16, 2009)

How to Craft Content that Gets You Hired and Promoted
As organizations increasingly rely on intranets, portals, blogs and wikis to disseminate business information to employees, they need technology professionals who can write concise, clear and engaging prose.
Dice (December 10, 2008)

Stopping Bullies at Work
Studies find bullying is alive and well in the workplace. Learn strategies for coping
Dice (May 30, 2008)

Powerful Enterprise Software Small Biz Can Afford
The latest "software-as-a-service" applications are worth a good look.
Forbes.com (May 21, 2008)

WikiLeaks Tests Feasibility Of Government Data Security
Governments will always face the twin challenges of balancing the need for secrecy with the need to collaborate, say experts.
InformationWeek (July 28, 2010)

Dell Shipped Malware Infected Motherboards
W32.Spybot worm discovered in flash memory on some replacement PowerEdge server motherboards.
InformationWeek (July 22, 2010)

Malware Spreading Via USB Drives
The Stuxnet rootkit launches even with AutoRun and AutoPlay disabled and is known to affect Windows 7 Enterprise Edition x86 operating systems.
InformationWeek (July 16, 2010)

Microsoft Ends Support For Windows XP SP2
Almost half of all PCs still run the operating system, which could leave organizations exposed to new malware, with no way of patching the vulnerabilities.
InformationWeek (July 13, 2010)

Internal Sabotage Security Risks Rising
Snooping by IT administrators is also increasing, according to a survey from Cyber-Ark Software.
InformationWeek (July 7, 2010)

Social Network Security Policies Lacking
Symantec survey finds half of social networking at work is for business purposes, but many organizations don't have appropriate security policies or enforcement.
InformationWeek (June 28, 2010)

White House Preparing National Online ID Plan
The proposed system for authenticating people, organizations and infrastructure on the web at the transactional level will require an identity ecosystem.
InformationWeek (June 25, 2010)

Facebook Hit With Clickjacking Attack
The social network is not doing enough to stop the worms, Sophos poll reveals.
InformationWeek (June 15, 2010)

World Cup IT Security Follows Swiss Rules
Mahindra Satyam, the soccer tournament's official IT services provider, is responsible for safeguarding 160,000 users, the distribution of 3 million tickets, and 40 terabytes of data.
InformationWeek (June 11, 2010)

Passwords' Value Lie In Psychology, Not Security
Poor password security and rampant reuse means less-secure Web sites are a gateway to high-value targets for attackers.
InformationWeek (June 9, 2010)

Feds Bust 'Scareware' Ring
Three men allegedly used fake antivirus warnings and advertisements to sell $100 million worth of bogus software.
InformationWeek (May 28, 2010)

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Travel Writing & Photography
Beach on ZdrilcaCroatian Beaches in 5...
Never mind that the beaches are mostly made of pebbles and rocks, Croatia’s islands, off the coast of Dalmatia, make for a singular beach getaway that won’t wreck your budget.
Fox News (July 6, 2010)

Paris Blvd RepubliqueParis in 5...
Whether it’s your first visit to Paris or your tenth, you ought to try something that may seem fiendishly simple, because it is: Living like a Parisian.
Fox News (May 24, 2010)

 

Fodor's Guide to the Da Vinci CodeFodor's Guide to The Da Vinci Code
Full-color guide ("on the trail of the bestselling novel") profiles the locations, people, historic events, and symbols featured in the novel. Also included: relevant travel information, plus hotel and food recommendations.

The guide opens with three of my essays, including profiles of the Paris Ritz (where the novel begins) and the Police Judiciaire, the real-life French law enforcement agency which employs Bezu Fache, the novel's fictional inspector.

See my updates page for more information, or read more travel writing.

Research Reports

Intranet Information Architecture (IA)
This two-volume, 1,293-page report details numerous IA best practices, and profiles the actual information architecture of 56 organizations' intranets — from BT Global Services and McDonald's, to Vodafone and Zeiss. (Co-authored.)
Nielsen Norman Group (November 2007)

Usability of Intranet Portals: A Report from the Trenches—Experiences From Real-Life Portal Projects
This 188-page report on intranet portal usability uses case studies and lessons learned from portal projects in numerous companies, as well as government agencies, to determine best practices for creating intranet portals. (Co-authored.)
Nielsen Norman Group (October 2005)
Photography
Irish crypt Ireland
From Clonmacnoise, to Dingle, to Dublin.
Portraits
Headshots + friends
Rome
Springtime
in Italy.
Stefani Reitter Dance Postcards Publicity
Singing ensemble, yoga instructors, and more. 

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Boulevard Voltaire at Place Leon Blum in Paris
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About Me
I'm a freelance journalist, writer, editor, and photographer. See the About section for more information about me, including my resume, and general information about the site.

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A log of changes to the site, with the latest magazine articles, photographs, and redesigns to the PenandCamera site.

Writing Samples
Even more writing samples on topics ranging from the business of creating effective incentives for workers, to the hiring of skilled computer security personnel, to the design and philosophy behind successful Web site makeovers.

About the photos & writing
All images on this site are © Mathew Schwartz (2010), as are all articles and written material, and may not be reproduced in any format without my express, written permission.

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This page last updated: 29-Jul-2010

Mathew J. Schwartz
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