A CISO's Guide to Application Security [ Source: Fortify ]
November 2009- Security breaches are expensive. They cost time, effort, remediation, and reputation restoration. Many IT decision-makers tend to focus their security efforts almost exclusively at the network perimeter. They overlook the software applications that run their day-to-day agencies. These applications are often packed with Social Security numbers, addresses, personal health information, or other sensitive data.

Focusing on security features at both the infrastructure and application level isn’t enough. Organizations must also consider flaws in their ....

Not Just Words: Enforce Your Email and Web Acceptable Usage Policies [ Source: MessageLabs, Symantec Hosted Services ]
November 2009- Unmanaged employee use of email and the web can subject any organization to potentially costly risks including litigation, regulatory investigations, security breaches, lost productivity, business interruptions, and public embarrassment.

For responsible organizations operating in the age of email and the web, Acceptable Usage Policies (AUPs) are essential business tools. Clearly written and effectively communicated email and web AUPs—supported by employee training and enforced by proven technology solutions—can help employers minimize risks, maximize compliance, ....

Virtual Applications Made Easy [ Source: Novell ]
November 2009- Learn how application virtualization reduces the costs, complexity, and time delays associated with application compatibility testing and management while maintaining endpoint security.

Bullet-Proofing Instant Messaging [ Source: MessageLabs, Symantec Hosted Services ]
September 2009- Information workers on the job often turn to the same software tools they use at home for quick, unfettered communication. When that involves consumer-grade instant messaging (IM) programs, such as AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger, your organization’s network is at risk for malware infections. You may also have to deal with the results of regulatory compliance breaches and copyright violations. Management must confront these risks squarely, or face potential losses of millions of ....

A Hidden Security Danger - Network Timing: The Role of Accurate Timing in Reducing Network Security Risk [ Source: Symmetricom ]
October 2009- Most anyone who uses a PC no doubt sees the little clock at the bottom of the screen, dutifully ticking off the minutes of the passing day. But chances are they don’t often think about the role that clock plays in the network to which the PC is attached. In fact, virtually every piece of equipment attached to a data network has a similar clock, although it may not actually show the time of day ....