Vulnerabilities and Threats
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Risk Management: Bridging Policies and Procedures - Fundamental Security Concepts
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
October 2008-One thing that security professionals know is that security is about processes, not about the technology. The key to security is to match the technology to the process, but you have to know the process first. Policies and procedures are the requirements, and risk management is the bridge between the two. Collectively, they are the road maps that lead to effective and efficient security designs. This white paper covers the basics of risk management in ....
Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware
[ Source: Sunbelt Software ]
September 2008-Managing threats to the endpoint infrastructure is becoming increasingly difficult for most organizations regardless of their size. Viruses, worms, spyware and other forms of malware are becoming more virulent, their authors are becoming more adept at getting around existing defenses, and the profits generated by malware are funding new and more dangerous threats.
At the same time, many anti-virus, anti-spyware and other anti-malware defenses are not keeping up with the growing threats ....
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 ....
Fast-Start Failover Best Practices: Oracle Data Guard 10g Release 2
[ Source: Oracle ]
January 2008-Fast-Start Failover is an Oracle Data Guard 10g Release 2 feature that mechanically and reliably fails over to an elected, synchronized standby database in the event of loss of the manufacture database, without requiring manual intervention to execute the failover. In addition, following a fast-start failover, the original production database is automatically reconfigured as a new standby database upon reconnection to the configuration. This white paper explains Fast-Start Failover and describes Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) ....
Vulnerability Management for Dummies
[ Source: Qualys ]
May 2008-As a business owner, or someone responsible for network security within your organization, you need to understand how to prevent attacks and eliminate network weaknesses that leave your business exposed and at risk.
"Vulnerability Management for Dummies" arms you with the facts and shows you how to implement a successful Vulnerability Management program. Whether your network consists of just a handful of computers or thousands of servers distributed around the world, this book ....
ThinkVantage Security Strategy and Client Security Solution 6.0
[ Source: IBM ]
January 2008-This paper published by IBM describes ThinkVantage security strategy and the roll that Client Security Solution 6.0 plays in that strategy. The ThinkVantage security strategy is to provide a complementary set of security features as value add to ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops. The purpose of this set of security features is to enable customers to implement a layered defense security model on PCs.
The Effectiveness of Security Policies
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-This set of findings from a security study on data leakage revealed that many companies do not have security policies and that security policies that are in place are often ineffective. This analysis provides additional justification for the initial survey findings, which reported that employees around the world are putting corporate and personal data at risk.
The survey included more than 2000 employees and information technology professionals in 10 countries that Cisco selected because ....
Data Backup and Compliance: Three Reasons to Get It Right
[ Source: Remote Backup Systems ]
January 2008-Fortune 500 companies have been vilified for reckless data stewardship and fabrication of financial reports. Corporate America, already under varying degrees of competitive and performance pressure, is now faced with compliance legislation and disclosure requirements that seek to right some of wrongs done to consumers, investors, and employees alike. Access and process controls, internal and third party audits, reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance are just a few of the areas that will be addressed ....
NAC 2.0: A New Model For a More Secure Future
[ Source: Sophos ]
September 2008-As organizations turn to network access control (NAC) technologies to protect their networks and data, the flaws of earlier versions of NAC are becoming apparent. New pressures from a constantly changing threat environment and an increasingly mobile workforce require a new NAC model that will offer more finely controlled network access, an increased agility of response, and a better focus on network, desktop, and security operations. This paper looks at where NAC 1.0 went wrong ....
The Case for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) in Proactive Network Defense
[ Source: TriGeo Network Security ]
January 2008-It’s widely accepted that Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are excellent tools for regulatory compliance, log management and analysis, trouble-shooting and forensic analysis. What’s surprising to many is that this technology can play a significant role in actively defending networks. This whitepaper explains precisely how real-time analysis, combined with in-memory correlation, and automated notification and remediation capabilities can provide unprecedented network visibility, security and control.
2007 InformationWeek/Accenture Global Information Security Survey
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
July 2007-
With the constant threat of hackers and malicious coders, and the alarming rate of customer data breaches and identity theft, information security remains one of the highest priorities for business technology professionals around the globe. InformationWeek Research and Accenture provide you with in-depth data about security investments and practices in the 2007 Information Security Survey report. This study -- in it's tenth year -- examines the security practices and experiences of ....
2006 InformationWeek/Accenture Global Information Security Survey
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
July 2006-
Great strides have been made worldwide in improving data security, meeting compliance standards, and enhancing data privacy. But is it enough? The overwhelming answer is no. With the constant threat of hackers and malicious coders, and the alarming rate of customer data breaches and identity theft, information security remains one of the highest priorities for business technology professionals around the globe. InformationWeek Research and Accenture provide you with in-depth data about security investments ....
Vulnerability Management for Dummies
[ Source: Qualys ]
May 2008-
As a business owner, or someone responsible for network security within your organization, you need to understand how to prevent attacks and eliminate network weaknesses that leave your business exposed and at risk.
"Vulnerability Management for Dummies" arms you with the facts and shows you how to implement a successful Vulnerability Management program. Whether your network consists of just a handful of computers or thousands of servers distributed around the world, this book ....
Secure Desktop Solution: A Modern-Day Marriage of Business Benefit and Risk Reduction
[ Source: Novell ]
May 2008-
Traditional security is no longer good enough because complexity is increasing significantly. Traditional IT security was formerly provided by firewalls, antivirus solutions, and other security products. Such measures worked fine when security was defined around known threats and well-defined perimeter defenses. Now, a comprehensive security strategy must deal with the increased vulnerability of mobile assets and a threat environment that is smarter and more aggressive, organized, focused, and profit oriented. Download this white paper to ....
A Process-based Approach to Protecting Privileged Accounts
[ Source: Symark ]
August 2008-
This paper discusses best practices for privileged account access management and privileged password management (PPM), and shows how the Symark PowerKeeper appliance creates a “defense in depth” across the IT portfolio. PowerKeeper is a secure, hardened appliance that provides both a mechanism and a “process” to ensure best practices to secure and control access to any accounts deemed “privileged” or sensitive and thus sharply reduce the likelihood of fraud or theft of proprietary data. ....
2008 InformationWeek Strategic Security Survey Audiobook
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
September 2008-
This year, it's all about managing risk. That's the overall finding of our 2008 InformationWeek Strategic Security Study, which quizzed nearly 2,000 IT professionals about their plans and priorities for securing their companies' assets.
Does Size Matter? The security challenge of the SMB
[ Source: McAfee ]
September 2008-
Just because a business is small, doesn’t mean it’s immune to security threats. Security challenges facing Small and Medium Businesses in North America are on the rise. For businesses of all sizes, viruses, hacker intrusions, spyware and spam can lead to lost or stolen data, computer downtime, decreased productivity, compliance issues, lost sales and even loss of reputation. According to a recent survey conducted by McAfee, many small and medium sized businesses felt they ....
Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware
[ Source: Sunbelt Software ]
September 2008-
Managing threats to the endpoint infrastructure is becoming increasingly difficult for most organizations regardless of their size. Viruses, worms, spyware and other forms of malware are becoming more virulent, their authors are becoming more adept at getting around existing defenses, and the profits generated by malware are funding new and more dangerous threats.
At the same time, many anti-virus, anti-spyware and other anti-malware defenses are not keeping up with the growing threats ....
Sophos Security Threat Report: Mid-Year Update
[ Source: Sophos ]
July 2008-
Hackers attack businesses, blogs and Web 2.0 sites... The latest Security Threat Report from Sophos gives you a comprehensive insight into the very latest methods being used by cybercriminals to try to out-fox traditional security systems. Download a copy and benefit from the expert analysis and opinion that will help you stay ahead of today’s increasingly covert threats.
Achieving Better Information Security with Content-Aware Database Monitoring
[ Source: NitroSecurity ]
September 2008-
Protecting your data is the end goal of most information security efforts. Using a content-aware database monitor, you can build rich logs of database activity, monitor these logs in real time, and provide value-added alerts and reports that can be used for security, compliance or systems management.
The Effectiveness of Security Policies
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
This set of findings from a security study on data leakage revealed that many companies do not have security policies and that security policies that are in place are often ineffective. This analysis provides additional justification for the initial survey findings, which reported that employees around the world are putting corporate and personal data at risk.
The survey included more than 2000 employees and information technology professionals in 10 countries that Cisco selected because ....
Data Leakage Worldwide: Top Risks and Mistakes Employees Make
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
The findings from a global security study on data leakage revealed that the data loss resulting from employee behavior poses a much more extensive threat than many IT professionals believe. Commissioned by Cisco and conducted by U.S.-based market research firm InsightExpress, the study polled more than 2000 employees and information technology professionals in 10 countries. Cisco selected the countries based on their diverse social and business cultures, with the goal of better understanding whether these ....
Web Reputation Filters Battle the Latest Web Malware Threats
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
IronPort Web Reputation Filters™ are designed to combat the dynamic nature of malware. Today’s threats are no longer found as an email attachment. Instead, they are well orchestrated – utilizing social engineering techniques and target legitimate websites. As the first line of malware defense, IronPort Web Reputation Filters analyze more than 5 billion Web transactions daily – blocking up to 70 percent of malware at the connection level, prior to signature scanning. By leveraging its ....
IronPort 2008 Internet Malware Trends Report
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
In 2007, Storm burst onto the scene and rapidly spread. A new form of malware that propagated using a combination of email and websites, it proved extraordinarily sophisticated. Storm and newer malware botnets that build on Storm’s strengths continue to affect and threaten Internet communication. To help explain the spread of Storm and current and future threats posed by similar malware, this report offers an examination of Storm and its history.
2008 Internet Security Trends: A report on Emerging Attack Platforms for Spam, Viruses and Malware
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
The overall trends in spam and malware can be characterized by a larger number of more targeted, stealthy and sophisticated attacks. This report is designed to help highlight the key security trends of today and suggest ways to defend against the sophisticated new generation of Internet threats certain to arise in the future.
Iron Port Encryption Technology: Safeguarding Business Email
[ Source: IronPort Systems ]
November 2008-
Email has become a prevalent medium for business communications, and its popularity continues to grow. Every day, sensitive information is shared with business partners and customers via email. Although email is critical to the rapid pace of business today, the general lack of message security is a source of concern, both for regulators and business executives.
The more that businesses rely on email, the more critical it becomes to protect confidential email ....
Taking Role-Based Access Control to the Next Level with Symark PowerBroker
[ Source: Symark ]
October 2008-
One of the most challenging problems in managing large networks is the complexity of security administration. Role-based access control has become the predominant model for advanced access control because it reduces the complexity and cost of security administration for large networked applications.
This white paper examines how and why role-based access control evolved, then explains how Symark PowerBroker can be used to implement privileged role-based access control. The important advantages this approach provides are ....
Risk Management: Bridging Policies and Procedures - Fundamental Security Concepts
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
October 2008-
One thing that security professionals know is that security is about processes, not about the technology. The key to security is to match the technology to the process, but you have to know the process first. Policies and procedures are the requirements, and risk management is the bridge between the two. Collectively, they are the road maps that lead to effective and efficient security designs. This white paper covers the basics of risk management in ....
Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business over the Internet
[ Source: VeriSign ]
October 2008-
Earning the trust of online customers is vital for the success of any company that requires sensitive data to be transferred over the internet. With VeriSign you can put technology in place to help your online business protect customer data and build consumer trust. Learn how with this white paper.
State of Internet Security: Protecting the Perimeter
[ Source: Webroot ]
October 2008-
Protecting the Perimeter is quickly becoming a critical point of protection for today’s business. Many fundamental business activities - marketing, advertising, customer support, research - are Web dependent. Making the Web the number one delivery method for malware which poses a significant security challenge to businesses of all sizes.
In this State of the Internet Security Webroot delivers the results of its survey of Web security decision makers in the US, ....