Email Encryption Made Simple [ Source: McAfee ]

April 2013- This paper discusses three common approaches to email encryption:
• Organization-to-organization encryption, also known as "gateway-to-gateway"
• Secure portal-based encryption, commonly referred to as organization-to-user "pull-based" encryption
• Secure attachment, referred to as organization-to-user "push-based" encryption

All of these options are easy to implement and available using on-premises solutions or through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This paper provides an overview of these methods and explains their distinct advantages to help you determine which approach best ...

Securing and Controlling Data in the Cloud [ Source: Vormetric ]

March 2013- The Securing and Controlling Data in the Cloud white paper describes the various cloud formations (Private Cloud, Public Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), the new security challenges posed by the cloud and solutions that enterprises can bring to bear for securing and controlling sensitive data in cloud environments.

Protecting Sensitive Data In and Around an Oracle Database [ Source: Vormetric ]

March 2013- The Protecting Sensitive Data In and Around an Oracle Database technical white paper provides an overview of the sensitive files in and around the Oracle database that enterprises need to secure in order to achieve optimal database security.

Three Steps to Mitigate Mobile Security Risks [ Source: Rapid7 ]

January 2013- Smartphones and tablets are everywhere. Most companies allow employees to use personal mobile devices to access corporate data, but they typically have very little visibility into which employees are accessing corporate data and what kinds of devices they're using. As a result, they are blind to the risks these devices present to their corporate data.

This white paper highlights key mobile security risks and describes how pervasive they are based on data from ...

Tokenization Buyer's Guide [ Source: Intel ]

October 2012- PCI DSS expert and QSA Walter Conway takes you on a deep dive tour of tokenization techniques and their merits. He also demystifies tokenization by discussing use cases, comparing tokenization vs. encryption and providing various alternatives for implementing tokenization. Finally, Walter provides guidance on how to prepare for implementing tokenization and select a solution appropriate for your needs.

Reduce Your Breach Risk: File Integrity Monitoring for PCI DSS Compliance and Data Security [ Source: NetIQ ]

June 2012- Despite growing protective security measures, data breaches continue to plague organizations. This paper discusses the importance of file integrity monitoring (FIM), which facilitates the detection of attacks by cybercriminals, as well as insider threats that may result in costly data breaches. It also discusses file integrity monitoring as a critical component of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance, and shows how NetIQ addresses both security and compliance challenges through the NetIQ Identity ...

Security Challenges and Solutions for Midsize Retailers [ Source: IBM ]

January 2012- When it comes to acquiring the right security solution today, midsize retailers face a number of obstacles?including costs, complexity and business disruption. This paper analyzes the various challenges and also reviews a number of integrated solutions from IBM that can meet your needs. Read it to learn more.

Protecting Enterprise Data with Proofpoint Encryption [ Source: Proofpoint ]

October 2011- Learn more about Proofpoint Encryption, Proofpoint's easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use policy-based email encryption solution and why email encryption is a critical component of today's email security solutions.

Read this whitepaper to learn about:

• How email encryption plays a critical role in data loss prevention.

• Challenges associated with deploying traditional email encryption solutions.

• How Proofpoint Encryption eliminates key management, administration and end-user adoption issues associated with traditional email encryption ...

Economics of Spam [ Source: GFI Software ]

July 2011- Email security threats do not discriminate. Whether you're an organization with 50 employees or a global corporation with 50,000, the reality is that spam and viruses can wreak havoc on your business, drain users' productivity and take a major toll on IT resources. SMBs need to make sure they are armed with the best security solutions available - demanding enterprise-class protection paired with fast deployment, ease of management and flexible configuration options. And, all at a price ...

Multi-Program National Laboratory Stays Ahead of Next-Generation Malware By Deploying FireEye Web Malware Protection System [ Source: FireEye ]

May 2011- In this case study, a Multi-Program National Laboratory needs to continually enhance effectiveness of protection against escalating global cyber threats such as advanced malware, zero-day and targeted APT attacks that target sensitive data. The solution is the deployment of FireEye Web Malware Protection System 7000 Series appliance. As a result, rapid appliance deployment facilitated dramatic increase in speed of threat detection, notification and resolution. Appliance accuracy and low false positive rates have elevated usability and productivity, ...

Advanced Malware Exposed [ Source: FireEye ]

May 2011- This handbook shines a light on the dark corners of advanced malware, both to educate as well as to spark renewed efforts against these stealthy and persistent threats. By understanding the tools being used by criminals, we can better defend our nations, our critical infrastructures and our citizens. The "Operation Aurora" incident represents an example of how the threats have escalated, revealing how advanced malware is being used in a systematic, coordinated fashion to achieve ...

Messaging and Web Best Practices for 2011 and Beyond [ Source: Symantec.cloud ]

April 2011- This white paper discusses the threats that organizations face from spam, malware and other threats directed at their messaging and Web capabilities. It uses research from recent Osterman Research surveys, as well as information from a variety of other data sources to illustrate how to address and overcome security gaps.

How Security Can Help Grow Your Business: The Marketing Side of Tokenization [ Source: First Data TransArmor ]

February 2011- Tokenization is more than a security measure and more than a cost savings technique. Tokenized payment data opens up numerous possibilities, especially for businesses that have not previously kept transaction data after the authorization and settlement processes. What kind of possibilities? Non-sensitive tokenized data can be used in back-end business operations to develop innovative marketing campaigns, create customer loyalty programs, conduct business data analysis, and even assist with loss prevention. By substituting tokens for Primary ...