[TechRepublic] Can 'dumb users' be trained to not make mistakes that lead to exploits?

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Poll: Can 'dumb users' be trained to not make mistakes that lead to exploits? Justin James argues that the way to address potential security concerns is through application development rather than training so-called dumb users. Read more Resource of the day Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions This white paper from Cisco outlines what to look for when shopping for a unified communication system. It'll take you through the benefits and drawbacks to the different approaches and help you make a decision. Developer news roundup: John McCarthy, Vim, BlackBerry BBX Justin James highlights stories about PHP 5.4 beta, IronPython 2.7.1, Microsoft Roslyn CTP, Zend Studio 9 beta, mobiUs, Alpha Five 11, and more. Read more Track down IIS application issues with Microsoft DebugDiag The free Debug Diagnostic Tool helps developers troubleshoot crashes, memory leaks, performance issues, and more in Windows applications. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   New Kinect SDK for Windows available and ready for next big thing Since the release of the Kinect SDK, developers created hundreds of uses for the Kinect, and the potential for additional innovation is limitless. Read more Poll: Does Mango change your decision to develop for WP7? Take the poll to let us know whether the Windows Phone 7 Mango release has caused to change your mind about developing for WP7. Read more Make anything barrel roll If you type "do a barrel roll" into Google, the page rotates. That's nice but with this one-liner we can do it on any site we wish. Read more How to organize website content for easy navigation Justin James offers practical tips on creating a site navigation strategy that effectively guides users/customers to the information or products they are looking for. Read more Looking for memorable error messages Ever gotten an error message that puzzled you or maybe even ticked you off? Read more A dog limps into a saloon: A tutorial on Android's ViewFlipper widget It can be tough to figure out the Android ViewFlipper widget's sliding in and out animation transitions. William Francis explains how to use the widget in your Android apps. Read more Thanksgeeking 2011: 12 things geeks can be thankful for this year A dozen or so events, items, and ideas from 2011 for which the geek-o-sphere should give thanks. Read more Featured multimedia   Google's whimsical Easter eggs (screenshots) Google tries hard to maintain a sense of humor through surprises tucked throughout its Web properties. The newest discovery is the barrel roll spinning search interface, but there are plenty more. View on site Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding The Toronto Zombie Walk was held on October 22, 2011. This was also a very special day for Thea Munster and Adam Invader, as they exchanged wedding vows in zombie fashion. Until death do they part? View on site Today's recommended downloads Can You Afford Not to Manage Mobile? (ProfitLine) Webcast: Fast-Track your Subversion Journey to the Cloud (CollabNet) Data Warehousing System Comparison (IBM) Best Practices for Improving eCommerce Application Perforamnce (dynaTrace software) Effect of UPS on System Availability (American Power Conversion (APC)) Add The Muppets to your circles with Google+ Pages Google has added a new feature called Google+ Pages that gives businesses the ability to set up a Google Plus presence you can add to your circles. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Geeky TechRepublic galleries New York Comic Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay BlizzCon 2011: Serious gamers unite Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding SteamCon III: Costumes of Steampunk enthusiasts Seattle hosts the very first GeekGirlCon

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