5 projects that push Python performance

Box fixes flaw in Mac desktop Sync app Lawmakers question White House influence on FCC's Net neutrality turnaround

TechBrief February 09, 2015 5 projects that push Python performance It's spiffy and convenient, but most everyone who uses Python knows it's comparatively creaky -- orders of magnitude slower than C, Java, or JavaScript for CPU-intensive work. But several parties don't want to ditch all that's good about Python and instead have decided to boost its performance from the inside out. Also read: Pedal to the metal: PyPy 2.4 powers up Python And: Pyston compiler cranks up Python thanks to LLVM READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Box fixes flaw in Mac desktop Sync app 2. Lawmakers question White House influence on FCC's Net neutrality turnaround White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Top 10 Tips for Educating Employees about Cybersecurity Do you know the most common risk factor for corporate cybercrime? Employees. Download Kaspersky Lab’s Top 10 Tips for Educating Employees about Cybersecurity to learn: • Why and how to develop an effective security policy • Examples of common threats to employees and your business • Tools to reduce risk and cybercrime LEARN MORE Box fixes flaw in Mac desktop Sync app Online file storage and sharing service Box has patched the Mac version of its desktop app after a developer found it exposed potentially sensitive bits of data, including API keys, internal user IDs, URLs, and passwords. Also read: Box unveils a new partner program to boost customer trustREAD MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Security for Virtualization: Getting the Balance Right Virtualization promises cost savings, improved productivity, and the ability to transform your business. But too often security can either detract from the performance gains that virtualization promises, or just not give you the protection you need. Getting the balance right is critical. LEARN MORE Lawmakers question White House influence on FCC's Net neutrality turnaround A U.S. congressional committee has asked FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler whether the White House improperly influenced his decision to seek tighter regulation of Internet service providers. Also read: One small step for the FCC… And: Net neutrality forever? Not if the lawyers can stop it READ MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Practical Guide to IT Security Breach Prevention Part I Kaspersky Lab has created a set of IT & Data Security Breach Prevention Practical Guides to simplify this seemingly daunting task. Download Part I: Reducing Employee and Application Risks. LEARN MORE