WHITE PAPER - Botnets are widely regarded as the top threat to network security. This paper explains how botnets have traditionally worked. It also explains why the latest innovations make bots a more serious threat than ever and includes defensive countermeasures.
Posted: July 2, 2009 | Published: April 17, 2008


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | Network Security | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection | Worms

WHITE PAPER - Due to the recent economic downturn, many small businesses have to assess how budget cuts and reduced headcount are going to affect their network security posture. Read this white paper to ensure that the health of your network security is being properly addressed.
Posted: July 2, 2009 | Published: May 14, 2009


Topics:  Economic Environment | Security | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Spending | TCO

CASE STUDY - This white paper looks at two major retailers and how they could have saved themselves millions of dollars, not to mention their reputations as secure businesses, by using a WatchGuard network security solution.
Posted: July 2, 2009 | Published: February 2, 2009


Topics:  Network Authentication Protocols | Network Security | ROI | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Read this brief paper to see common myths about Direct-to-Net dispelled.
Posted: July 1, 2009 | Published: December 28, 2007


Topics:  Data Center Management | Internet Access | Network Security | Proxy Server Hardware | Proxy Server Software | Security Policies | WAN

WHITE PAPER - This paper will examine the truths about application whitelisting and illustrate that not all approaches provide the same benefits. Understanding these differences will help to distinguish which solutions are best-suited to weather the storm of sustaining security and PCI compliance for retail enterprise environments.
Posted: June 29, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Credit Cards | Data Security | Payment Card Industry | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security Policies

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the benefits unique to deploying the integrated solution of the Windows Server 2008 PKI and the nCipher nShield and netHSM hardware security modules(HSM). This includes the essential concepts and technologies used to deploy a PKI and the best practice security and life cycle key management features provided by nCipher HSMs.
Posted: June 29, 2009 | Published: August 13, 2008


Topics:  Financial Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Hardware | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software | Security Systems

WHITE PAPER - The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is an OMB mandated security configuration set applicable within United States Federal Government agencies. The FDCC v1.2.1.0 can be grouped into several categories, each addressing a different area of security. Read on to learn more about these categories and what they entail.
Posted: June 18, 2009 | Published: May 28, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Government Agencies (U.S.) | Government Information Security | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Vulnerability Assessments

WHITE PAPER - Web 2.0 applications, IM, P2P and portable USB media can be great for business innovation and productivity, but they're a nightmare for IT security. The first instinct of many businesses is to simply ban the use of such technology. Read this whitepaper to find a way to strike a happy balance that allows for the safe use of new technologies.
Posted: June 18, 2009 | Published: March 28, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Endpoint Security | Network Forensics | Network Security | Security | Security Policies | USB | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - Effectively addressing security threats and compliance obligations with limited resources can be challenging. This paper describes how to reduce risk and cost of security and compliance by aligning business and technology information protection strategies.
Posted: June 15, 2009 | Published: June 12, 2009


Topics:  Network Security | ROI | Security | Security Architectures | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | TCO

EZINE - This month's issue of Information Security Magazine covers a breadth of topics. The cover story this month is about SIM and how it can boost compliance, visibility, and overall business intelligence. Other featured articles cover risk management, convergence, and even the security concerns that come with cloud computing. Read on to learn more.
Posted: June 10, 2009 | Published: June 10, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Endpoint Security | Information Security | Internet Security | Log Management | Messaging Security | Network Security | Security | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Policies | Security Standards | Storage Security | Web Application Security | Wireless Security

WHITE PAPER - This reference guide shows why security matters now more than ever. A strategic security solution empowers organizations to maintain their reputation, meet regulatory compliance standards, protect business information, and optimize business operations. Read on and discover how Cisco can help you meet those objectives.
Posted: June 10, 2009 | Published: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Network Security | Network Security Software | Regulatory Compliance | Security Management | Security Policies | Systems Management | Systems Management Software

WHITE PAPER - Security breaches can attack a company from a wide range of sources, including the company's own networked PCs and servers. This paper explains how Cisco is merging innovative network security technology with more than 20 years of routing expertise to redefine network security and provide customers with end-to-end network protection.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: November 7, 2008


Topics:  Network Performance | Network Processing | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project.
Posted: June 8, 2009 | Published: September 30, 2008


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Management | Data Security | Inventory Management | IT Managers | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies

WHITE PAPER - This paper outlines the different networking components and technologies available for enforcing robust security policies on both wired and wireless networks, and drills down to provide today's best practice recommendations for deploying wireless LANs with stringent security.
Posted: June 1, 2009 | Published: March 2, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Encryption Standards | LAN | Security Best Practices | Security Policies | Security Threats | Wireless Networks | Wireless Security | Wireless Services

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Check out this presentation transcript to learn about the results of a study concerned with the extent to which employees in U.S. companies are complying or not complying with reasonable data protection and security practices.
Posted: May 26, 2009 | Published: May 26, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Security | Employee Monitoring | Internal Threats | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | Social Computing | USB