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 ...

IT Infrastructure Monitoring Strategies for the BYOD World [ Source: AccelOps, Inc. ]

November 2012- Companies are increasingly loosening policies to allow employee-owned devices to connect to corporate resources. More than 75% of the knowledge-based workforce uses a mobile device to access the corporate network. The typical knowledge worker now averages 2.8 devices that may connect to the network. AccelOps makes this a no-compromise decision.

Why You Need to Consider Privileged Access Management (And What You May Not Know About It That You Should) [ Source: Dell Software ]

November 2012- Access controls that define a specific set of user privileges are well accepted as a security best practice. Why, then, are these same principles so rarely applied to the most sensitive access of all: administrative accounts?

In this ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES® report, you’ll discover common excuses given to justify this oversight. You’ll then see how modern privileged account management solutions provide the control and monitoring capabilities needed to bring privileged access ...

Smart Devices, Smart Security [ Source: Voltage Security ]

November 2012- Once mostly prohibited by IT, smartphones and tablets—such as Android-based phones and Apple iPads—are now being used by hundreds of millions of employees worldwide to access, transmit and store corporate information in today’s 24x7 business environment. This “extended enterprise” introduces new challenges and complexities for IT.

Not surprisingly, security has emerged as the No. 1 challenge posed by the BYOD trend. Traditional security approaches typically involve perimeter-based security controls such as ...

Nemertes Research: Mobile Security Challenge Emerges [ Source: Blue Coat ]

October 2012- This report examines the security challenges and requirements for the hybrid fixed and mobile workplace of today and demonstrates how the mix of on-premise and cloud applications in the enterprise needs an array of security solutions directed by a flexible security policy that follows the user, regardless of device or location.

Dennis Technology Labs - Effectiveness in Virtual Environments [ Source: Symantec ]

October 2012- This report from Dennis Technology Labs compares the effectiveness of anti-malware products designed to run in virtual desktop environments. This test aims to compare the effectiveness of the most recent releases of anti-malware products designed to run in virtual desktop environments.

Cybersecurity in Action [ Source: Guidance Software ]

October 2012- 4 Days, 465 Systems, 3 continents

The Zeus Trojan virus was destructive enough, but the tech media are constantly alerting us to evolving threats to every industry. The good news is that you can transform the way your organization exposes, analyzes, and respond to advanced endpoint threats and errant sensitive data.

Here are seven quick case studies to prove it. Download these real-world examples of how customers in industries such as financial services, hospitality, ...

How Three Cyber Threats Transform the Role of Incident Response [ Source: Guidance Software ]

October 2012- “The theft began with an instant message sent to a Google employee in China who was using Microsoft’s Messenger program… Ultimately, the intruders were able to gain control of a software repository used by the development team.” - New York Times - Cyberattack on Google Said to Hit Password System

While we still use many of the same old names - viruses, Trojans, and worms - today’s malware enables potent multistage ...

IDC: Top Five Considerations for Cloud-Based Security [ Source: Blue Coat ]

October 2012- According to IDC's 2011 Security Survey, nearly two-thirds of enterprises are challenged by end users who do not follow corporate securities policies. Cloud-based Web solutions can secure mobile users without requiring VPN backhaul to an onsite gateway or security agents installed on clients. In this whitepaper Phil Hochmuth, program manager for IDC's Security Products service answers the top 5 questions to consider if you plan to move to cloud-based security.

Gartner: Secure Web Gateway Malware Detection Techniques [ Source: Blue Coat ]

October 2012- Enhanced security is the key functionality in secure Web gateways, yet few buyers understand the different techniques used and their limitations. Use this guide to understand the limitations of solutions, and to compare solutions using standard terminology. Also use it to understand the limitations of each type of malware detection, and to compare prospective vendors' capabilities.

Expanding Web Single Sign-On to Cloud and Mobile [ Source: CA Technologies ]

October 2012- Discover how organizations are protecting larger and larger volumes of sensitive data while still allowing users to easily conduct business.

Differentiate Your Cloud Service with Security and Transparency [ Source: CA Technologies ]

October 2012- Discover how cloud service providers can use privileged identity management (PIM) and data security tools to provide customers with the information and transparency they increasingly require to outsource securely and distinguish themselves from competitors.

2012 NSS Labs Next-Generation Firewall Product Analysis Report [ Source: Sourcefire ]

October 2012- Looking to separate hype from reality when it comes to Next-Generation Firewalls?

Look no further.

NSS Labs, the trusted authority in independent product testing, recently evaluated the Sourcefire FirePOWER 8250 in the industry's most rigorous NGFW testing available to date.

The Sourcefire FirePOWER™ 8250 NGFW set a new standard in security effectiveness, performance and value:
•  protection against all attacks
•  firewall enforcement
•  application control
•  identity/user awareness
•  ...