New on the website Layers of security Whether it's a web application timing problem, a wireless encryption issue or yet another problem with PDF files, everyone gets carried away with the latest and greatest vulnerability. What an elephant is like How many hours have you spent in project workshops which have dragged on and on? How many times have you left a project meeting feeling that it wasn't the best use of your valuable time? Too many? Four reasons to use project risk management Companies are now more dependent on their ability to complete projects successfully than ever before, to the extent that project management is a strategic tool for company survival. About the sponsor IFL IFL operate carrier neutral colocation facilities specifically designed to accommodate the increasing power and cooling demands of today's server technology. Whilst many data centres are imposing strict power usage limitations discover how IFL can offer you the high-capacity solution. Further information Audio Evading CAPTCHA In the latest oddIT podcast the team learn how spammers are using feminine wiles to break CAPTCHAs, they investigate the snake that could be good for your heart and how electric cars could save us all money. Data, data everywhere Yet more lost information, a Wi-Fi jacker turned extortionist, and a cyber-lover that is duping unsuspecting paramours out of their personal information. All this and more in episode 5 of whitelist - the BCS security podcast. More from the website Turing Lecture 2008 The theme of the 2008 Turing Lecture is Target Earth and will be given by Dr James Martin on 19 February. Before his talk there will be a screening of his film The Meaning of the 21st Century that is narrated by Michael Douglas. Updated best practice portal The Corporate IT Forum has re-launched its best practice portal with reduced prices - for BCS Chartered Members and Fellows. Course in company direction The IoD / BCS Diploma in Company Direction covers the core issues faced by every director and those within functional areas for which they may not have had previous responsibility. Delivered by business experts, the programme aims to provide IT directors and aspiring IT professionals - both BCS members and non-members - with the leadership and strategic skills that are essential for effective board performance. Consultations Consultations Consultations in progress are now on the BCS website and can be RSS'd. The group The Elite Group (Effective Leadership in Information Technology) is the UK lead forum for IT directors and senior managers to exchange experiences, views and expectations on how information systems should be managed to achieve business objectives. www.elite.bcs.org Feedback This publication is sent electronically on the first Friday of each month to all members of the ELITE group and BCS Fellows. Any ideas or suggestions for content are welcome, please email editor@bcs.org

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