New on the website Interview: Talking to Torvalds He hates cellphones, but thinks that acceptance of the open source concept is now taken for granted - in a good way. BCS managing editor Brian Runciman interviewed Linus Torvalds after he received the BCS Lovelace Medal. Interview: The Mighty Booch A reality TV show for developers, life-saving software and the discovery of fire... BCS managing editor Brian Runciman speaks to IBM Fellow Grady Booch, who gave the Turing Lecture in 2007. Security: Securing the network Nationally and internationally, the growing trend is for organisations to outsource the management of their network security to specialists. About the sponsor Silent Running: Today's Malware Plays Hide 'n Seek Malware writers disguise threats to make them difficult to identify, effectively creating malware self-defence programs. These techniques help malware bypass antivirus signature databases, or will hinder the analysis of the malicious code. Learn more about malware self-defence techniques. Visit http://www.viruslist.com/en/analysis?pubid=204791949 More from the website ELITE'S 25th Anniversary/BCS 50th Anniversary 14 November at Goldsmith's Hall, London. Guest of Honour: Mr Scott McNealy, chairman of the board and one of the four original founders of Sun Microsystems. This event is an opportunity to see and hear one of the leading figures in the evolution of the Internet over the past twenty years, and a renowned after-dinner speaker. It will be Elite's sole celebration of its 25-year history, as well as forming part of the BCS's 50th Anniversary celebration. Exclusive best practice portal BCS has partnered with the Corporate IT Forum (tif.) to provide chartered members and chartered fellows with exclusive access to unique best practice guidance and information on the adoption and implementation of IT. 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

ELITE EVENTS 25th anniversary dinner 14 November, London BCS EVENTS Electronic autopsy 6 November, London MP website awards 7 November, London Open source in the 21st century 8 November, London Roger Needham Lecture 13 November, London Personal internet security 21 November, Brighton Full BCS Events Calendar RELATED LINKS BCS Group Membership Scheme QUALIFICATIONS IoD / BCS Diploma in Company Direction

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