Dan Neel

Dan Neel

Dan Neel delivers original and easy to understand multi-media content that persuades audiences to take action. A recognized technology industry visionary with an expertise in understanding its reseller and direct channels, Dan has explored technology, business, and social issues as an editor and reporter for a wide range of outlets which include the weekly New York Press, CNN, The Village Voice, CRN Magazine, Infoworld, Investment Management Weekly, the San Francisco Observer and others. An award winning journalist, Dan has served as the editor of the quarterly Ingram Micro Channel Advisor, was director of marketing for United Business Media’s Everything Channel division, and works as the principle writer & consultant at Advanced Channel Solutions in New York.
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Dec
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Losing Some IT Security Weight After the Holidays

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It’s OK, and maybe even fashionable, to gain a little weight over the holidays. But not in IT. So let’s talk about bloatware in security -- layer upon layer of separate security and anti-virus applications.

27
Dec
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What Should We Really Be Thinking About Going into 2012?

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Technology is generally insulated from broader economic downturns.

22
Dec
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A Conversation About Compliance Reality and Your Risk

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in Compliance

We’ve spoken about the risk of compliance, and how much you should spend on it based on the incalculable. But let’s go deeper, particularly as the holidays arrive.

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    Dan, can you explain what you mean by GRC? There are so many varying definitions, that this is like talking about the length of a ...
22
Dec
0

Adobe, a Perfect Example of Getting Ahead of Yourself

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in 12 Security Threats for 2012

One of the most commonly used applications is, not surprisingly, one of the most vulnerable pieces of software that companies need to keep a close eye on in 2012. What is surprising is the application in question doesn't come from Microsoft, but rather Adobe Systems.

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Dec
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Who Ultimately Pays for a Security Breach?

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Here's an unsettling fact: If your company is involved in a security breach, you could be liable for damages and court costs, no matter how small the role your company plays.