BlackBerry and Microsoft Team Up to Make Work Phones More Secure

Engadget | BlackBerry and Microsoft may have been bitter foes before their smartphone dreams came crashing down, but they're becoming close allies now that they're focused on services. The two have unveiled a partnership that helps users seamlessly use Microsoft's Office 365-capable mobile apps from inside BlackBerry's more secure, contained Dynamics space. Ideally, this gives users the best of both worlds: they can work on that Excel file across devices without making IT managers break into a cold sweat.

The 6 Essential Elements of a Successful SaaS Management Strategy

BetterCloud Monitor | In recent years, SaaS adoption has been like the Wild West: a somewhat chaotic "free-for-all" frontier with lots of unknowns. After interviewing, surveying, and talking to thousands of modern IT professionals over the last few years, we’ve identified six elements that are integral to successful SaaS management. Here's a holistic strategy that will set you up for IT success. (Psst: our CEO's book, Controlling Your SaaS Environment, is a deep dive into this topic and the eBook is FREE—this week only!)

Insider Threat Examples: 7 Insiders Who Breached Security

CSO | OK, this one's my favorite: "After Jason Needham left engineering firm Allen & Hoshall, he continued to access his ex-employer's file servers and email for two years, undetected. He downloaded documents and designs—worth roughly $425,000—and accessed an ex-colleague's email account. He claimed, in court, that he was just checking in on his old projects out of habit and concern. But that's a hard story to swallow since he got caught when a client he pitched recognized the proposal as being suspiciously similar to one from Allen & Hoshall." (facepalm)

Five Tips for Blocking Spam From Your Inbox

Popular Science | Professional spammers can merrily bombard their victims with as many messages as they like. It's time to fight back against the deluge! Here are five strategies for banishing spam and decluttering your inbox for good.

How to Use Skype for Business

Computerworld | Hosting a meeting, showing a presentation, or holding a Q&A with Skype for Business is easy; attending someone else's meeting is even easier. Here's how to do it.