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Mozilla Launches New Enterprise-Friendly Version of Firefox Quantum | TNW | Firefox Quantum for Enterprise comes with administrative controls baked-in, allowing administrators to deploy pre-configured versions of the browser. So an administrator can ensure Firefox has certain features that could present a security risk (like add-ons) disabled, or set up a default proxy, or even package Firefox with a selection of add-ons and bookmarks. | 15 Top Paying IT Certifications In 2018 | Forbes | Global Knowledge published the 15 top-paying IT certifications in 2018 based on the results of their 2018 IT Skills & Salary Report research. Certifications in Amazon Web Services, enterprise IT, and security pay significantly more than the average salary levels of the top 15 certifications. | 70 Percent of Companies Would Fail an Access Control Audit | BetaNews | A new study into privileged access management shows that while over 60% of organizations must satisfy regulatory compliance requirements surrounding privilege credential access, a worrying 70% would fail an access controls audit. A further concern is that 55% fail to revoke access after an employee leaves the business. (!) | | | One of These Smart Email Tools for Gmail Can Fix Your Inbox | MakeUseOf | You probably spend a sizable chunk of your total internet time per day managing emails. Have you ever wondered if there’s an easier method than what you’re doing now? Fortunately, there is, and it involves using a tool for efficient email management. Some are free, but others are premium options. Here's a look at three of each. | Use Slack's Built-In Reminder Feature to Stay on Top of Tasks | Lifehacker | You just type “/remind” into a Slack channel followed by what you want Slack to remind you about and when. For instance, you can tell Slack to “/remind me to email Jon in 15 minutes.” The reminders can be for literally anything. | | | Add a Custom Favicon in the New Google Sites | G Suite Updates | To help your site stand out, you can now customize your favicon—the icon which appears in a browser tab or bookmark list—to match your site. This can help your viewers more easily recognize your site, and help you reinforce your branding. | Twenty-Five Third-Party Applications Added to the G Suite Pre-Integrated SAML Apps Catalog | G Suite Updates | Google is adding SAML integration for 25 additional applications: Adobe Sign (formerly EchoSign), AppDynamics, Apteligent, Artifactory Cloud, Autotask Workplace, Betterworks, Bugcrowd, Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS), CloudHealth, Digicert, Egencia, Engagedly, Envoy, Freshservice, inContact, Kapost, LearnCore, Lifesize, Namely, PeopleHR, Reflektive, RightScale, Robin, Skyhigh, and Uservoice. | Introducing Jira Cloud for Stride! | The Stride Blog | Use the Jira Cloud app (which supports Jira Software, Jira Service Desk, and Jira Core) to take on even your biggest, hairiest projects by connecting your Jira projects to your Stride conversations. Each time a ticket is changed, Jira will send an update to the Stride room of your choosing. | | Electric, Self-Flying, Vertical Takeoff Taxis Are Coming to New Zealand The vehicle can fly 62 miles and doesn't need a pilot. |
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