Roundcube : new stable version 1.1.0 released

We’re proud to announce the arrival of the next major version 1.1.0 of Roundcube webmail which is now available for download. With this milestone we introduce new features since version 1.0 as well as some clean-up with the 3rd party libraries:

Allow searching across multiple folders
Improved support for screen readers and assistive technology using WCAG 2.0 and WAI ARIA standards
Update to TinyMCE 4.1 to support images in HTML signatures (copy & paste)
Added namespace filter and folder searching in folder manager
New config option to disable UI elements/actions
Stronger password encryption using OpenSSL
Support for the IMAP SPECIAL-USE extension
Support for Oracle as database backend
Manage 3rd party libs with Composer

In addition to that, we added some new features to improve protection against possible but yet unknown CSRF attacks – thanks to the help of Kolab Systems who supplied the concept and development resources for this.

Although the new security features are yet experimental and disabled by default, our wiki describes how to enable the Secure URLs and give it a try.

And of course, this new version also includes all patches for reported CSRF and XSS vulnerabilities previously released in the 1.0.x series.

IMPORTANT: with the 1.1.x series, we drop support for PHP < 5.3.7 and Internet Explorer < 9. IE7/IE8 support can be restored by enabling the ‘legacy_browser’ plugin.

See the complete Changelog at trac.roundcube.net/wiki/Changelog and download the new packages from roundcube.net/download.

mobile device management – MDM

MDM is short for mobile device management.

What is Mobile Device Management (MDM)?

Mobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software used by an IT department to monitor, manage and secure employees’ mobile devices that are deployed across multiple mobile service providers and across multiple mobile operating systems being used in the organization. Mobile device management software is often combined with additional security services and tools to create a complete mobile device and security Enterprise Mobility Management solution.

The Gartner research firm defines mobile device management as “a range of products and services that enables organizations to deploy and support corporate applications to mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, possibly for personal use — enforcing policies and maintaining the desired level of IT control across multiple platforms.”

Mobile Device Management Solutions

Most mobile device management solutions provide organizations with end-to-end security — meaning the mobile apps, network and data used by the mobile device (in addition to the mobile device itself) are managed by an organization’s IT department with a single mobile device software product.

Some enterprise MDM solutions combine mobile security and expense management in a single product. Depending on the vendor and what specific features it supports, you can typically expect mobile device management software to contain some or all of the following features: management and support of mobile applications, mobile policy management, inventory management, security management and telecom service management.

BYOD and Mobile Device Management

The widespread proliferation of consumerization of IT means more personal consumer computing devices — such as smartphones, laptops and tablets — are brought to the workplace by employees for use and connectivity on the corporate network. The phrase BYOD (bring your own device) has become widely adopted to refer to these employees. Today’s category of mobile device management software is one way that an organization can deliver secure mobile solutions to its BYOD workforce.

Recommended Reading: Webopedia’s BYOD, consumerization of IT and security software definitions.

MDM is also short for master data management.

consumerization of IT

Consumerization of IT (“consumerization”) is a phrase used to describe the cycle of information technology (IT) emerging in the consumer market, then spreading to business and government organizations, largely because employees are using the popular “consumer market” technologies and devices at home and then introducing them in the workplace.

Consumerization of IT Security Concerns

Consumerization of IT not only refers to the use of personal consumer electronics at work — like iPhones and tablet PCs — but also online services, including online data storage, Web-based email services (“web mail“), and social media or social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Consumerization of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network with the device, often without the organization’s knowledge or approval.

For small business, corporate and government organizations, the biggest challenge for IT is that employees using unapproved technologies and devices at work is a network security risk, but even with that understanding is the knowledge that these devices will still come in to the workplace and be used by employees, even if corporate security policies are in place.

Companies Embrace Consumerization of IT

Many companies today have realized that by embracing the consumerization of IT, this will not only save money and increase business agility, but also improve employee productivity.

One popular initiative is called BYOD (“bring your own device”). This phrase has become widely adopted to refer to mobile workers bringing their own mobile devices, such as smartphones, laptops and PDAs, into the workplace for use and connectivity on the corporate network.

Instead of fighting employees who want to BYOD to work, many corporations allow employees to use their own mobile devices at work and implement a “BYOD policy” to help IT better manage these devices and ensure network security is not compromised.

Learn How to Embrace the Consumerization of IT in this CIO Update article.

security software

A general phrase used to describe any software that provides security for a computer or network. There are many types of security software including antivirus software, encryption software, firewall software and spyware removal software. Additionally, many operating systems also come preloaded with security software and tools. The two most common types of security software used for personal computer security are antivirus software (virus protection software) and antispyware software (spyware removal software).

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device manager

Device Manager is an OS feature that lets you view and change the properties of all devices attached to your computer.

To get to the device manager in Windows, right click on the My computer icon, choose properties, then click on the device manager tab. From there you can select a variety of management options.

The device manager is found in both Windows (95 and higher) and Macintosh PC platforms. Windows2000 contains an improved device manager that detects plug-and-play hardwareand displays a large list of supported hardware.

10 Best Online Task Management Tools

These tools are efficient enough to monitor daily tasks and if you are looking for one, here check out the ten best collaboration tools.

You might be into any kind of work, but maintaining productivity is quite essential. Productivity maintenance should be regardless of the fact, whether you are working alone or in a team. Managing productivity includes organising task list, real-time collaboration and more. All these tasks can be taken care of by an online task management tool. These tools are efficient enough to monitor daily tasks and if you are looking for one, here check out the ten best collaboration tools.

1. Google Tasks:

This tool allows access to tasks through Gmail IDs, through browsers in mobiles, iGoogle and Google calendar. Whenever a user receives an email, the user needs to click on the option “Add to tasks” and then it will get converted to a to-do task.

2. Nirvana:

Nirvana is in its Beta version and it helps organise tasks through follow-up emails, assigning task to the concerned contacts and setting up email reminders of pending to-do list. It has no team of collaborative tools as of now.

3. Flow:

It’s a task management site which has real-time collaboration tools. It’s capable of creating tasks, assigning due dates and organise tasks into projects. It has real-time comment system which deletes back-and-forth emails and creates own collaborative social network.

4. HiTask:

Its methodology is ‘Getting Things Done’ and it has an interesting user interface too. Tasks area is in the middle and calendar and team information are kept on the sides. It helps delegate tasks, track projects with team, getting notifications and more. It offers a drag-and-drop functionality allowing attaching files and documents to tasks and projects.

5. Nozbe:

It offers notifications to remind project stakeholders which actions were delegated along with the scheduled date of completion. It can also be used to delegate or assign project tasks and it also comes with a message board for the team.

6. Producteev:

It’s a collaborative task management tool with shared workspaces. It also offers useful tools like attachment of file, calendar, notes and many more. All the tools are useful enough to manage tasks in a proper manner. It has an additional feature too, called ‘Hot Task’ which helps to rank tasks in order of priorities.

7. Remember The Milk:

It has the best advanced features which are used to organise tasks by priorities, due dates, tags and more. You can search tasks and then save them as Smart Lists. You can keep track of the tasks through RSS feed reader and you can also email tasks into your Remember the Milk account. You can also receive the reminders via email, instant messenger and SMS. This tool integrates with Gmail, iCal, Outlook and Twitter.

8. SmartyTask:

It’s a web app which is based on the ‘Getting Things Done’ methodology. It allows you manage and group tasks by action, contexts, priorities, dates and time. You can email the items directly to your inbox and it offers a clean and elegant user interface. It has no collaborative tools for a team though.

9. Google Spreadsheets:

It’s one of the most popular tools though not very user-friendly always. It allows you viewing your documents as Zoho docs, Microsoft Excel and Google Docs. It works across platforms and it offers seamless collaboration too.

10. Todoist:

It’s similar to To-Do Ly but it is richer with features. Here the tasks can have features like sub tasks with deadlines and priorities attached to them. Such tasks can also be set which are quite repeatable in nature.