Saturday, October 24, 2009
Pen Drive Security Issues
<p>Pen drive is a familiar, portable computer gadget which gained popularity for its data storage and recovery functionality. Identical to various other products and gadgets, it also has its downside that cannot be ignored, as it poses the threat of virus transmission, sometimes making it difficult to be detected by anti-virus software. Also, this handy device may be responsible for data theft, as restricting its usage in corporate environments is difficult. <p> The advantage of being small in size helps in carrying it stealthily and this is topped with the benefit of acquiring it for a low price. These days, pen drives get through metal detectors very safely and hence the threat towards information security becomes a tough task. The greater the number of tech-savvies running for improved technology, the higher is the threat and dangers exposed in association to the new technology, and pen drive is no exception. Owing to these hazards, taking some challenging measures helps in dealing the issue. <p> Locking desktop: Earlier, emails or floppy drives were the key sources of virus, but these could be eradicated without much effort. Now even with the improvements in technology, detecting pen drive transmitted virus sometimes is difficult. Hence, adopting the locking desktop security policy is recommended as the computer gets automatically locked when it is not in use even for few minutes. This can be made more secure by minimizing the locking interval so that misuse of pen drive can be averted to a very great extent. <p> Offering training: Pen drive is available at less expensive costs and this has lured all the gadget junkies to have one as an indispensable part of their regular things. And since the usage of it has become highly essential in today`s work, a proper training or crash course about how to make the right use of it has become essential. This training might even help the users understand the hazards of transferring virus or stealing important information. <p> Limited USB Ports: The USB ports should be made disabled so that there is a check on the pen drive being used by outsiders. The USB ports should be made available only to authorized staff workers. Besides, there is software available to limit the access of these devices such that there should be a strict vigilance. <p> Accurate policies for anti-virus: The anti-virus software that is configured should be capable enough to detect and scan every removable and attached drive or media. Training every interface user to scan files prior to opening them helps in reducing the virus effect even if gets transmitted from a pen drive. <p> Employing secure devices: The corporate or company should be meticulous in issuing the employees secure devices such as pen drive and they should approve the purchase of such devices. Potential access may be given to users, but it must be followed with complete security features and they must be adeptly trained to employ all the secure devices and features. <p> Security personnel: Training the security personnel is a must so that they know how it looks and comprehend the hazards of pen drive. This will keep them aware to restrict any illegal or unofficial person entering or leaving the company with a pen drive. <p> The fact cannot be ignored that it is hard to work without the assistance of a pen drive in any corporate environment, but facing constant threats should certainly be checked by following the measures mentioned above. <p> You can have access to articles about pen drive in portuguese language from page <a href="http://www.polomercantil.com.br/pen-drive.php" target="_blank">Pen_Drive</a> <p> Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for <a href="http://www.polomercantil.com.br/" target="_blank">Polomercantil</a> <p> <p></p>
Graduate Talent Pool – Savvy Approaches to Challenging Conditions
2009 is turning out to be a tough year for new graduates, not only is the job market highly competitive but also fewer companies are running graduate programmes. As a result, this year has become one of the hardest for graduates to get employment.
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<br>In an attempt to combat the problem, the Government has launched The Graduate Talent Pool, an initiative to push the benefits of taking a graduate on to UK employers.
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<br>The Graduate Talent Pool isn't the only good news. Chantél du Plooy takes a look at the current opportunities available to graduates and talks to a successful recent graduate for advice on how university leavers can broaden their horizons.
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<br>The Real Statistics
<br>
<br>Due to the down turn in the economy, job losses across the market are not uncommon. The recession has affected young and old; skilled and inexperienced; blue and white collar workers alike.
<br>
<br>Not only are new graduates fighting for the best graduate jobs in the market, but they are also battling for places on fewer graduate schemes than in previous years.
<br>According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), graduate unemployment has risen by a third in the past two years.
<br>Although it seems like most companies are cutting back on their graduate schemes, there are still organisations recruiting grads.
<br>
<br>A recent survey done by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) revealed that 32.9% of employers plan to increase their target intake of graduates.
<br>
<br>Companies offering graduate jobs
<br>
<br>Some of the companies who will take on graduates include BT and Lloyd's.
<br>
<br>BT, the telecoms and broadband giant, currently employ more than 100,000 staff members and have set aside 130 jobs for university leavers.
<br>
<br>Insurance firm Lloyd's is currently in the process of recruiting additional graduates for 2010.
<br>
<br>The public and voluntary sectors have also increased recruitment opportunities, with the government offering 5,000 internships.
<br>
<br>An interesting trend of late is an array of graduate job prospects within retail.
<br>
<br>Supermarkets such as Tesco and Aldi have opened up extremely lucrative management positions for graduates. These positions are made even more attractive by great starting salaries, rapid career advancement and company benefits.
<br>
<br>Opting for a job outside your field of study should not be ruled out. It needs to be regarded as an opportunity to grow, learn and excel.
<br>
<br>Knowing your options
<br>
<br>A post-graduate desperate to work and pay-off his student loan found himself a job as a result of proactive and innovative idea. David Rowe, a 24-year old history graduate dressed in a suit and walked in the Fleet Street area advertising his CV on a sandwich board.
<br>
<br>His initiative secured him a job at a recruitment agency that was impressed by his innovation.
<br>
<br>Measures like this, as innovative as it might be, aren't for everyone and might not work every time. However, David is commended, and on this occasion rewarded, for his effort.
<br>
<br>There are other options available that include a postgraduate degree, working for free to gain experience or starting your own business.
<br>
<br>David Bird, senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, told the Guardian: "People are starting to look at what things are going to be like on the other side of this crisis and where the opportunities will be."
<br>
<br>"An undergraduate qualification gets you on to the first step, while a postgraduate one can get you to the next stage."
<br>
<br>Offering your services for free at a company is an excellent foot in the door for you at no cost to the company. However, there are legal issues around this so make sure you do your research before hand.
<br>
<br>The most pioneering of all of the above mentioned options would be to create your own company.
<br>
<br>According to Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB), the government is keen to support graduates with entrepreneurial talent but warned: "The business environment at this time is very challenging so graduates will need to consider the financial risk and their minimal business know-how, but with a good idea and plenty of hard work they will succeed," he said.
<br>
<br>Knowing where to look
<br>
<br>With multiple options made available to graduates, the real trick lies in knowing where to find them and then selecting the one most appropriate to your situation.
<br>
<br>Previously graduate recruiters came looking for talented graduates, seeking to pluck them right out of University. Unfortunately, the annual milkround is less popular than it has been in the past.
<br>
<br>An example of this is BT, who has been regular milkround participants in recent years. However, Caroline Waters BT Group director told People Management that the company won't be taking part this year, opting to focus on other areas such as online recruitment.
<br>
<br>The internet is the place to look, starting with the Graduate Talent Pool.
<br>
<br>The Graduate Talent Pool is an effective tool for graduates and employers alike. The site acts as an internship matchmaker between graduate employers posting vacancies and graduates who fulfil their specific criteria.
<br>
<br>The site also supplies graduates with practical advice on how to improve their employability through internships, postgraduate study programmes or volunteering.
<br>
<br>As an intern, it is important that you contribute towards the company. It is also important that your graduate job provides you with the work experience you need.
<br>
<br>Making the best from your graduate position
<br>
<br>Emma Cuffaro (25) from Essex completed a BA Honours degree in Business Administration and joined Broadbean Technology in 2005 in a graduate position.
<br>
<br>"Early on my role incorporated most of the jobs that no one else had time to do. These included arranging meetings, making tea, ordering stationery and whole lot of filing. I made it my aim to quickly gain an in depth understanding of our products and the industry," she said.
<br>
<br>Her positive attitude towards the business got her noticed and promoted to Sales Support Administrator fairly quickly. She then advanced to an Account Manager position and was made Head of Client Services at the age of 23.
<br>
<br>Last year Emma won the award for Outstanding Young Person at the Thames Gateway Business Awards.
<br>
<br>"The award was for my progression within the company, the achievements I made along the way and changes that I have since implemented within the company.
<br>
<br>"All of my achievements would not have been possible without the strong team working behind me."
<br>Emma's advice:
<br>
<br>If you have already found an internship or graduate job it is advisable that you do everything in your power to make it count. Keep the following in mind to make the best out of your new found path:
<br>
<br>1. Make a good impression: Never be late, always dress and act the part
<br>
<br>2. Always try to do better: There is always something you could have done better (could be something really small), acknowledge this and remember for next time
<br>
<br>3. Keep learning: You will never know everything so keep learning all the time, be ahead of everyone else
<br>
<br>4. Be heard: Don't keep quiet, if you have an opinion express your thoughts and don't worry about getting it wrong. As long as you do this in the right way managers will see this as a positive quality.
<br>
<br>5. Believe in what you do: This makes it easy to come to work every day and do your job brilliantly. If you believe in what you do passion, ambition and motivation will come naturally.
<br>
<br>About the Author: Chantel is a regular contributor of career advice and <a href="http://www.careers-jobs.eu/" rel="nofollow">jobs</a> news for leading UK Job Board http://www.careersandjobsuk.com <a href="http://www.careersandjobsuk.com" rel="nofollow">Link text</a>
<br>
<br>
<br>In an attempt to combat the problem, the Government has launched The Graduate Talent Pool, an initiative to push the benefits of taking a graduate on to UK employers.
<br>
<br>The Graduate Talent Pool isn't the only good news. Chantél du Plooy takes a look at the current opportunities available to graduates and talks to a successful recent graduate for advice on how university leavers can broaden their horizons.
<br>
<br>The Real Statistics
<br>
<br>Due to the down turn in the economy, job losses across the market are not uncommon. The recession has affected young and old; skilled and inexperienced; blue and white collar workers alike.
<br>
<br>Not only are new graduates fighting for the best graduate jobs in the market, but they are also battling for places on fewer graduate schemes than in previous years.
<br>According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), graduate unemployment has risen by a third in the past two years.
<br>Although it seems like most companies are cutting back on their graduate schemes, there are still organisations recruiting grads.
<br>
<br>A recent survey done by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) revealed that 32.9% of employers plan to increase their target intake of graduates.
<br>
<br>Companies offering graduate jobs
<br>
<br>Some of the companies who will take on graduates include BT and Lloyd's.
<br>
<br>BT, the telecoms and broadband giant, currently employ more than 100,000 staff members and have set aside 130 jobs for university leavers.
<br>
<br>Insurance firm Lloyd's is currently in the process of recruiting additional graduates for 2010.
<br>
<br>The public and voluntary sectors have also increased recruitment opportunities, with the government offering 5,000 internships.
<br>
<br>An interesting trend of late is an array of graduate job prospects within retail.
<br>
<br>Supermarkets such as Tesco and Aldi have opened up extremely lucrative management positions for graduates. These positions are made even more attractive by great starting salaries, rapid career advancement and company benefits.
<br>
<br>Opting for a job outside your field of study should not be ruled out. It needs to be regarded as an opportunity to grow, learn and excel.
<br>
<br>Knowing your options
<br>
<br>A post-graduate desperate to work and pay-off his student loan found himself a job as a result of proactive and innovative idea. David Rowe, a 24-year old history graduate dressed in a suit and walked in the Fleet Street area advertising his CV on a sandwich board.
<br>
<br>His initiative secured him a job at a recruitment agency that was impressed by his innovation.
<br>
<br>Measures like this, as innovative as it might be, aren't for everyone and might not work every time. However, David is commended, and on this occasion rewarded, for his effort.
<br>
<br>There are other options available that include a postgraduate degree, working for free to gain experience or starting your own business.
<br>
<br>David Bird, senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, told the Guardian: "People are starting to look at what things are going to be like on the other side of this crisis and where the opportunities will be."
<br>
<br>"An undergraduate qualification gets you on to the first step, while a postgraduate one can get you to the next stage."
<br>
<br>Offering your services for free at a company is an excellent foot in the door for you at no cost to the company. However, there are legal issues around this so make sure you do your research before hand.
<br>
<br>The most pioneering of all of the above mentioned options would be to create your own company.
<br>
<br>According to Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB), the government is keen to support graduates with entrepreneurial talent but warned: "The business environment at this time is very challenging so graduates will need to consider the financial risk and their minimal business know-how, but with a good idea and plenty of hard work they will succeed," he said.
<br>
<br>Knowing where to look
<br>
<br>With multiple options made available to graduates, the real trick lies in knowing where to find them and then selecting the one most appropriate to your situation.
<br>
<br>Previously graduate recruiters came looking for talented graduates, seeking to pluck them right out of University. Unfortunately, the annual milkround is less popular than it has been in the past.
<br>
<br>An example of this is BT, who has been regular milkround participants in recent years. However, Caroline Waters BT Group director told People Management that the company won't be taking part this year, opting to focus on other areas such as online recruitment.
<br>
<br>The internet is the place to look, starting with the Graduate Talent Pool.
<br>
<br>The Graduate Talent Pool is an effective tool for graduates and employers alike. The site acts as an internship matchmaker between graduate employers posting vacancies and graduates who fulfil their specific criteria.
<br>
<br>The site also supplies graduates with practical advice on how to improve their employability through internships, postgraduate study programmes or volunteering.
<br>
<br>As an intern, it is important that you contribute towards the company. It is also important that your graduate job provides you with the work experience you need.
<br>
<br>Making the best from your graduate position
<br>
<br>Emma Cuffaro (25) from Essex completed a BA Honours degree in Business Administration and joined Broadbean Technology in 2005 in a graduate position.
<br>
<br>"Early on my role incorporated most of the jobs that no one else had time to do. These included arranging meetings, making tea, ordering stationery and whole lot of filing. I made it my aim to quickly gain an in depth understanding of our products and the industry," she said.
<br>
<br>Her positive attitude towards the business got her noticed and promoted to Sales Support Administrator fairly quickly. She then advanced to an Account Manager position and was made Head of Client Services at the age of 23.
<br>
<br>Last year Emma won the award for Outstanding Young Person at the Thames Gateway Business Awards.
<br>
<br>"The award was for my progression within the company, the achievements I made along the way and changes that I have since implemented within the company.
<br>
<br>"All of my achievements would not have been possible without the strong team working behind me."
<br>Emma's advice:
<br>
<br>If you have already found an internship or graduate job it is advisable that you do everything in your power to make it count. Keep the following in mind to make the best out of your new found path:
<br>
<br>1. Make a good impression: Never be late, always dress and act the part
<br>
<br>2. Always try to do better: There is always something you could have done better (could be something really small), acknowledge this and remember for next time
<br>
<br>3. Keep learning: You will never know everything so keep learning all the time, be ahead of everyone else
<br>
<br>4. Be heard: Don't keep quiet, if you have an opinion express your thoughts and don't worry about getting it wrong. As long as you do this in the right way managers will see this as a positive quality.
<br>
<br>5. Believe in what you do: This makes it easy to come to work every day and do your job brilliantly. If you believe in what you do passion, ambition and motivation will come naturally.
<br>
<br>About the Author: Chantel is a regular contributor of career advice and <a href="http://www.careers-jobs.eu/" rel="nofollow">jobs</a> news for leading UK Job Board http://www.careersandjobsuk.com <a href="http://www.careersandjobsuk.com" rel="nofollow">Link text</a>
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