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<title><![CDATA[DIS Taking Next Steps in Next Generation State Network Project]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS teams continue work to implement the Next Generation State Network, most recently with a bid award to a vendor to provide access service connections in the last remaining territory to the new core Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network. The state awarded the bid for network connectivity to CenturyLink for most of the company’s incumbent territory. The goals of the network project inclu...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=89</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Establishes Timeframe for State Video Network Upgrade ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Preparations are underway for the upcoming state video network upgrade and DIS teams are executing efforts to provide customers with the smoothest network cutover possible. The core video network equipment is installed, technicians are conducting tests and making adjustments to the equipment as needed, and network vendors are adding circuits and virtual circuits for the cutover. The state is conve...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=87</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COMPASS Dashboard Release to Customers Advances]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS teams continue to make headway in work to release access to the Centralized Operational Monitoring and Performance Analysis Support System (COMPASS) to customers. Several agencies were recently added to the list of agencies with access to the digital dashboard. The COMPASS team perseveres to ensure a smooth deployment of the dashboard to all customers through efforts to affirm security, user a...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=88</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Focus Newsletter - January 2012]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=86</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter Ending 12.31.11]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=85</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACOOP Newsletter- December 2011]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=84</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-March 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-March 2011
Volume 6, Issue 3


Safeguarding Your Personal Data

Computers and the Internet have become an important part of our daily life, enabling a wide range of services to home users such as communicating with friends and family, shopping, paying bills, storing personal photos and music.  This convenience and inter-connectivity does not come without risk howeve...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=81</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-October 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-October 2011
Volume 6, Issue 10

Cyber Security and You - Top Ten Tips

October is national “Cyber Security Awareness Month.” The theme is “Cyber Security is our Shared Responsibility” and that message has never been more appropriate.  While there are many steps that people can take to be safe online, the following is a list of ten things you can do to secure...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=83</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-November 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-November 2011
Volume 6, Issue 11

Tips for Secure Shopping Online During the Holiday Season

As the holiday season draws near, an increasing number of people will be doing their shopping in cyber space.  Last year, online shopping expenditures in the U.S. reached a record $32.6 billion for the November-December period ��" marking a 12% jump from 2009. In fact, an...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=82</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Setting Welcomes IT Leaders to Quarterly Meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK��" War Memorial Stadium provided the setting for the quarterly IT leader meeting hosted by the Arkansas State Technology Council and the Arkansas Department of Information Systems.

Speakers for the December meeting included:

Phil Billingsley, general manager, Information Network of Arkansas (Mobile Inspection Solutions)
Becky Rains, strategic funding program manager, DIS (Br...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=80</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Receives Top Honor from Arkansas Governor's Quality Award Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK" The Arkansas Department of Information Systems (DIS) was one of two organizations to win the coveted Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence at the 17th annual Governor’s Quality Awards banquet held Monday, October 17, at the Peabody Hotel.

Several hundred business and civic leaders were on hand as DIS, representing the public sector, and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Ins...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=79</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Focuses on Video Technology ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Arkansas Focuses on Video Technology to Increase Effectiveness, Mobility, Accessibility, and Efficiency of State Government Services

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - September 29, 2011 Video technology is fast becoming the preferred option for organizations to communicate, teach, learn, and exchange ideas and information in a more efficient, cost-effective manner. The State of Arkansas is looking to embrace...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=78</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas.gov Website Ranks First in the Nation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[First time Arkansas.gov takes top honors in the Best of the Web competition
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - September 1, 2011  Today the State of Arkansas announced that for the first time its official website, Arkansas.gov, has been named the best state website in the country in the annual “Best of the Web” competition sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.

“It has always been our goal to...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=77</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Digital Government Summit set for October 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Annual Arkansas Digital Government Summit is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2011.  This event is for and about state and local government, with a purpose of fostering discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives, and policy makers. If you influence or participate in technology decisions for your agency or entity, you won’t w...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=76</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-July 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter	  July 2011	                 Volume 6, Issue 7

Cyber Crime: How It Happens And How You Can Protect Yourself
An increasing number of domestic and international criminals are using the Internet for illegal purposes. Computers and other electronic devices can be used to commit crimes. This newsletter will discuss who are potential  targets, the nature of computer and cyb...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=75</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CyberSecure AR Newsletter-June 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter-June 2011
Volume 6, Issue 6

Securing Mobile Devices, Big Things Come in Small Packages!
Mobile computing devices include mobile phones, IP phones, pagers, BlackBerry devices, iPhones, smart phones, and portable storage devices, such as USB drives. Some of these devices are multifunctional and may be used for voice calls, text messages, email, Internet access, and may...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter Ending 6.30.11]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=72</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Focus Newsletter - July 2011]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=73</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACOOP Newsletter - June 2011]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=70</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS adjusts rates for fiscal years 2011 and 2012]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS operates within the State of Arkansas to provide information technology services to state agencies and other approved governmental entities. State and federal laws and guidelines require DIS to operate as a cost recovery agency, billing for the services provided to its customers.

DIS monitors over and under recoveries for its services on a periodic basis during the fiscal year. An over or...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=67</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter Ending 3.31.11]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=68</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New State Video Network Project Underway]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS will deploy a new statewide, next generation video network in December 2011.  The existing State Video Network, which was built in 2005, is expiring soon.  There are now levels of operability and an array of features in video conferencing, provided by technology that did not exist until a short time ago, that will be available on the new State Video Network.  Prior to deployment, however, we w...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=69</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Focus Newsletter - April 2011]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=71</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS 2010 Annual Report]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS is pleased to present the 2010 Annual Report. The more than 250 IT professionals at the Department of Information Systems worked diligently throughout 2010 to help fulfill the agency’s vision of customer satisfaction every time. Teamwork across Arkansas’ Technology Leaders is a key ingredient set forth in our values because teamwork involves a sense of unity toward achieving a common goal....<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=66</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS 2010 Annual Report]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS is pleased to present the 2010 Annual Report. The more than 250 IT professionals at the Department of Information Systems worked diligently throughout 2010 to help fulfill the agency’s vision of customer satisfaction every time. Teamwork across Arkansas’ Technology Leaders is a key ingredient set forth in our values because teamwork involves a sense of unity toward achieving a common goal....<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=65</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter - January 2010 - Cyber Security Emerging Trends and Threats for 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The year 2010 was another busy year for cyber security professionals and end users, as we faced a number of cyber security incidents and events.  Twenty million new strains of malware were created (including new threats and variants of existing families) in 2010, the same amount as in the whole of 2009.  The number of malicious websites identified in 2010 increased more than 100% from 2009.  More ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=64</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACOOP Newsletter - January 2011]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=63</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thanks for making the January State Technology Meeting a success!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The meeting was a big success thanks to your participation and feedback.  We are already working on the agenda for the next meeting. Times, dates and details will be released soon.<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=61</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter Tip - December 2010 - Increase in Java Exploits]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Java is a programming and computing platform widely used for stand-alone and web-based applications/applets, including utilities, games, and business applications.  The platform was first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995.   Many applications and websites require end-users to have Java installed, and the software is used extensively because of its flexibility.  Once a program has been created a...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=62</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[State Technology Meeting - January 6, 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Arkansas Chief Technology Officer and Department of Information Systems (DIS) Director Claire Bailey would like to invite you to a meeting of technology leaders from around the state on Thursday, January 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Office Auditorium at 2301 South University Avenue in Little Rock.  Please RSVP to Jamie LaFave at jamie.lafave@arkansas.g...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=60</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter Ending 9.30.10]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=59</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Cyber Security is Important]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
In recognition of the 2010 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this edition of the newsletter is designed to focus attention on the basics of cyber security and how users can protect themselves online.

Many aspects of our lives rely on the Internet and computers, including communications (email, cell phones, texting), transportation (traffic cont...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=58</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Government Technology Magazine, e.Republic, Inc., and Arkansas Chief Technology Officer Claire Bailey announce Arkansas Digital Government Summit 2010]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Arkansas Digital Government Summit is scheduled for November 8, 2010.  The event is for state and local government leaders and will cover topics related to the public sector.  The purpose of the summit is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of IT as a strategic tool for managers, executives, and policy makers.  If you influence or participate in technology decisions for your...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=57</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter - June 2010 - PC Maintenance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Why do I need to maintain my home PC?
As with most types of equipment, you must perform periodic maintenance on your home PC to keep it in good operating condition.  Performing maintenance will help your PC run faster, use resources more efficiently, and could save you from headaches caused by system failures and degradation.  Most importantly, proper PC maintenance is crucial in order to protect...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=55</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter - September 2010 - Fake AV Software]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Detecting and Avoiding Fake Anti-Virus Software

You may be familiar with this or similar messages appearing on a website, urging you to take action purportedly designed to clean your allegedly infected computer. Unfortunately, these messages are often scams that attempt to install malicious software (malware) onto your computer. Such software is referred to as rogue (fake) anti-virus malware, a...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=56</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter ending 6.30.10]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=54</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS adjusts rates for Fiscal Year 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS recently adjusted rates for services for Fiscal Year 2011 that will be effective July 1, 2010.  The rate adjustments required will include rate decreases, a few rate increases, and rates that have been established for new service offerings for customers.  We expect that these rate adjustments will have an overall positive impact for the majority of our customers.  You may review the new produc...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=53</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter - May 2010 - Identity Theft]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is a crime in which your personal information such as your name, social security number, date of birth, and address is stolen and may be used by someone to assume your identity, often for the purpose of financial gain. It is also referred to as “identity fraud” when the stolen identity is used to impersonate the victim. Methods a criminal may use to st...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=52</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACOOP Newsletter - May 2010]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=49</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Agency IT Planning Training Session 5.12.10]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[UA Cooperative Extension Auditorium<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/gallery.php?do:showAlbum=1&amp;albumId=72157624101575436</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Quarter ending 3.31.10]]></title>
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<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=47</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[April 2010 - Cyber Security Monthly Tip - Cloud Computing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What  is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is a growing trend in information technology as organizations look for ways to save money and add flexibility to their operations.  Cloud computing, while still an evolving service, provides on-demand network access to a shared pool of computing resources such as networks, servers, storage and applications.  The pooling of resources allows the provider ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=51</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS launches new Call Center tool]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On Monday, April 19th, DIS will launch the new "Service Desk" tool for the Call Center.  The new Incident Management System will replace the former Call Center application HEAT.

Planning for the implementation of Service Desk began more than a year ago.  The Call Center needed a more effective call and incident management system, and DIS selected the Service Desk tool in Spring 2009.  DIS Te...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=46</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[March 2010 - Security and Privacy on Social Networking Sites]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What are the security and privacy issues associated with social networking sites?

Social networking sites have become very popular avenues for people to communicate with family, friends and colleagues from around the corner or across the globe. While there can be benefits from the collaborative, distributed approaches promoted by responsible use of social networking sites, there are information...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=50</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS 2009 Annual Report]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS is pleased to present the 2009 Annual Report.  Last year was a busy one for the agency, as DIS Teams continued to work hard to meet the needs of customers and provide premier technology services for the State of Arkansas.

The Annual Report will highlight agency accomplishments over the last year, focusing on agency strategic goals, to include Operational Excellence, Financial Excellence, an...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=44</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS 2009 Annual Report available]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DIS is pleased to present the 2009 Annual Report.  Last year was a busy one for the agency, as DIS Teams continued to work hard to meet the needs of customers and provide premier technology services for the State of Arkansas.

The Annual Report will highlight agency accomplishments over the last year, focusing on agency strategic goals, to include Operational Excellence, Financial Excellence, an...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=45</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter - Cyber Security Trends - February 2010 - Backing Up Your Files]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How important is backing up your data and testing those backups?

According to Kabooza-2009 Global Survey, more than 80% of computer users surveyed do not back up their home PC regularly, and 50% do not back it up at all. Developing a backup and recovery plan for data residing on your computer is an important step every computer user and organization should take.

Loss of data can be devasta...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.arkansas.gov/dis/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=43</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Newsletter January 2010 - Cyber Security Trends]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Cyber Security Trends for 2010

As we begin the new year, it’s an opportune time to assess the cyber security landscape and prepare for what new challenges may lie ahead, as well as what current threats may continue.

What  Are the Cyber Trends for 2010?

•	Malware, worms, and Trojan horses:  These will continue to spread by email, instant messaging, malicious websites, and infected n...<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DIS Advice & Recommendations Report Qtr ending 12.31.09]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACOOP Newsletter - January 2010]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Automatic Software Updates and Patching]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Security vulnerabilities are flaws in the software that could allow someone to potentially compromise your system.  Each year, the volume of software security vulnerabilities discovered increases, and the hacking tools available to exploit these vulnerabilities become more readily available and easier to use.  Vulnerabilities in commonly used programs such as Adobe PDF Reader, QuickTime, Adobe Fla...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AUTIS Golf Tournament October 6, 2009]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Foxwood Golf Club, Jacksonville, AR<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[State Technology Leader Meeting May 7, 2009]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Auditorium<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Email a Digitally Signed Adobe Acrobat Document]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Instructions for a simple digital signature of an Adobe Acobat document, part...<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create a Digital Signature in Adobe Acrobat]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Instructions for a simple digital signature of an Adobe Acobat document, part...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Trauma Center Video Workshop]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Part I, Introduction<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Signatures Part 1]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Tech Summit, Little Rock, Arkansas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wilma Toombs, Arkansas Department of Education, talks about the 2010 -...<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Signatures Part 2]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Digitally Sign an Adobe Acrobat Document]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Instructions for a simple digital signature of an Adobe Acobat document, part...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Grant Ceremony]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Grant Award Ceremony speeches presented by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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