PODCAST - The threat environment has changed drastically in recent years. Threats are more complicated and attackers are part of organized groups seeking profit rather than fame. In this podcast, Charles Kolodgy of IDC highlights how attackers have been successful, countermeasures in risk reduction, and a new model for defense-in-depth.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Premiered: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Threats

WEBCAST - The threat environment has changed drastically in recent years. Threats are more complicated and attackers are part of organized groups seeking profit rather than fame. In this webcast, Charles Kolodgy of IDC highlights how attackers have been successful, countermeasures in risk reduction, and a new model for defense-in-depth.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Premiered: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This technical guide for database administrators and IT security experts demonstrates how you can protect your sensitive data with the native database encryption functions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, such as cell-level encryption and Transparent Data Encryption, and manage and protect encryption keys with hardware security modules (HSMs).
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Data Encryption | Data Security | Database Administration | Database Administrators | Database Security | Security | Security Hardware | SQL Server | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines a sound, process-based approach to protecting the critical privileged accounts found in most applications, databases, and infrastructure devices throughout the enterprise. This approach integrates features like automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  AAA | Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Password Management | Password Management Software | Security | Security Policies

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Choosing a solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Qualys provides this 12-point short list of considerations that will help you determine what will work best for your organization.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Access Control Software | Data Security | HIPAA Compliance | Network Security | Reporting Software | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Software | Security Spending | Software as a Service | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

ANALYST REPORT - This paper explains how whitelisting (accepting only applications and behaviors that are on the approved list and denying everything else) provides a lighter, more agile alternative to blacklisting as a means to protect networks and end points.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Endpoint Security | Malware | Network Security | Secure Content Management | Secure Content Management Software | Security | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - Rapid changes within technology, new server and software deployments, and the evolving sophistication of attack methods used to infiltrate systems and steal data create the greatest set of challenges faced by security and IT administrators trying to keep their systems secure and within regulatory compliance. Interested in reducing security risk?
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Security | Integrated Threat Management | Network Security | Network Security Software | Risk Management | Security | Security Audits | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

VIDEO - You know you have to protect your sensitive data, but in order to do that, you have to find it. Data classification consists of identifying what information is confidential, then deciding how to store and secure that information. In this video, Adrian Lane of Securosis gives insight into the data classification process.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Premiered: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Data Classification | Data Collection | Data Governance | Data Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security

EBOOK - The federal government's push for electronic healthcare records has made data security even more pressing. This eBook takes a look at where healthcare IT leaders should begin and what they should watch out for as they move to embrace the HITECH Act and other initiatives. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: October 19, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Health Care Industry | HIPAA Compliance | IT Governance | Medical Records Management | Regulatory Compliance | Security

WHITE PAPER - Server Virtualization means more than server consolidation. Microsoft Windows Server can help your organization improve network reliability, scalability and security.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: October 16, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Systems | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software

EBOOK - The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's regulations aim to protect the nation's vulnerable critical infrastructure. Read this E-Book to find out what responsible entities need to do to comply with the NERC.
Posted: October 16, 2009 | Published: October 16, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Cybersecurity | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Security | Security Spending | Vulnerability Management

WEBCAST - In today's highly regulated IT environment, organizations frequently overspend on compliance. The first step in becoming compliant is understanding your level of risk. In this webcast, get advice from the Aberdeen Group that aids your organizations in providing greater visibility, mitigating technical and operational risks, and reducing costs.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Premiered: October 28, 2009


Topics:  Compliance Best Practices | Data Security | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | Security | TCO

INFORMATION CENTER - The ESET Smart Security Center features two webcast sessions - including a live Q&A with the experts following the presentation - plus resources centered around antivirus solutions tailored to your business needs.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | Security | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Read this presentation transcript to see how the State of New York saved millions of dollars, reduced management time, and improved compliance by standardizing on McAfee for complete system protection.
Posted: October 14, 2009 | Published: October 14, 2009


Topics:  Data Encryption | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Endpoint Security | Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - The public release of Windows 7 is approaching fast. Debates and discussions have been raging on the security improvements in the new platform, and some potential problems have also emerged. In this white paper, we run through the most significant changes and additions, and look at what they might mean to users and administrators.
Posted: October 13, 2009 | Published: October 13, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Threats | Windows | Windows Security