The Scourge of Ransomware in 2014

The landscape of malware has been forever changed: in 2013, we witnessed the rise of ransomware. It feeds on people’s lack of security, lack of backup, and fear of loss—a perfect storm of malicious intent. The “success” of CryptoLocker ransomware means 2014 is sure to bring a plethora of copycat ransomware to bear against us. So, what can we do to protect our data?

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Four Axioms for Controlling Change

With change impacting a project from so many sources, how can a project manager possibly expect to control anything? First, we have to realize that we cannot control change. We also need to create the conditions that will facilitate better alignment between those who create change and those who deal with change. To help you cope, here are my four axioms of change.

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