Research Paper: VIPRE Takes a Bite Out of Bloatware [ Source: Sunbelt Software ]
January 2009- Protect your servers, workstations and networks with security software that won’t slow you down.

Preventive antivirus and antispyware packages are “must haves” in today’s networking environments. No company from the smallest business with 10 users up to the largest enterprise with 100,000+ employees is immune from the security threats posed by rogue code – which include viruses, Trojans, bots, zombies, spyware, spam and blended malware. The threats have become more sophisticated, pervasive and pernicious ....

It's Time to Fix The Firewall [ Source: Palo Alto Networks ]
June 2009- For the last 15 years, port-blocking firewalls have been the cornerstone of enterprise network security. But much like a stone, they’ve stood still in the face of rapidly evolving applications and threats. It’s no secret that modern applications and threats easily circumvent the traditional network firewall – so much so that enterprises have deployed an entire crop of “firewall helpers” to help try to manage applications and threats, which has only increased cost and complexity ....

Trends in Information Security: A CompTIA Analysis of IT Security and the Workforce [ Source: CompTIA ]
September 2008- As global trends of workforce mobility and decentralization put a greater strain on IT security infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly more complex for corporate IT departments to safeguard information. More than ever before, firms are using diverse devices to exchange information faster and over longer distances, and the growing use of technologies supporting this trend - such as handheld devices or voice over IP – gives rise to new risks. As a result, corporate IT ....

FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security [ Source: Internet Security Systems ]
January 2008- Threats and attacks against information systems are on the rise. Internet Security Systems (ISS) and other security companies are now identifying more than 150 new viruses, Trojans, bots and vulnerabilities each week. Attacks launched by dangerous adversaries are targeting information systems globally, including federal systems, to inflict irreparable damage and ultimately threaten the nation’s security. This white paper provides an overview of the Federal Information Security Management Act legislation and discusses how ISS strategic approach ....

Next Generation Network Defense: Why Does My Head Still Hurt? [ Source: Interop ]
May 2009- The changing perimeter of the network has spurred on significant improvements in firewall rules. However, the firewall rule set remains unable to solve problems that plague the administrator. This talk by Geoffrey Cooper, vice president of the Network Security Business Unit at McAfee, will address how to make the network defense system more aware of these “administrator headaches” and more able to alleviate them.

Belden Variable Frequency Drive White Paper [ Source: Adventive Marketing, Inc. ]
October 2009- A variable frequency drive (VFD) regulates the speed of a three-phase AC electric motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power it delivers to the motor. Today, these devices (also known as adjustable speed drives or variable speed drives) are becoming prevalent in a wide range of applications throughout industry, from motion control applications to ventilation systems, from wastewater processing facilities to machining areas, and many others.

The Curious Case Of Video Surveillance [ Source: Intransa ]
July 2009- Video surveillance and security are unlike applications typically found in IT environments. Video surveillance systems are real-time, resource-intensive systems that run 7x24x365 in a streaming mode, where the processing power, network bandwidth, disk throughput, and storage capacity requirements are extreme. A proper design of servers, networks, and storage is the key to successful video surveillance systems. Video Surveillance is often like a 911 system. Architecting a reliable surveillance system without excessive cost is important to ....

Why "Free" Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More [ Source: Lumension ]
July 2009- Today’s current economic situation underscores the importance of scrutinizing all business expenses, particularly within IT. Although point patching products may look more attractive on the surface, closer inspection often reveals hidden costs and missing capabilities. The result: fragmented patch management and weaker security posture while also being a more costly and cumbersome option for organizations to maintain.

Preventing a Data Breach. Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) And Complying With U.S. Data Breach Notification Laws [ Source: RSA, The Security Division of EMC ]
April 2009- To address the growing number of breaches where personally identifiable information (PII) is compromised, states across the U.S. have passed laws calling for businesses and other entities that collect PII to notify individuals of breaches where their personal information may have been put at risk. Specifically, in 44 U.S. states, laws require companies to immediately notify individuals if their personal information has been lost, stolen, or compromised.