WHITE PAPER - For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Risk Management | Security Event Management | Security Managers | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion-security systems. Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems have similar names and tend to get lumped together into a single security category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention. But the capabilities and underlying design of these systems couldn't be more different.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Security Software | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Network Security | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, we take a look at how strong authentication can benefit eCommerce and online services. We will evaluate the risks that identity fraud, phishing and cybercrime pose for online service providers and discuss how strong user authentication can alleviate these risks.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | eCommerce | Intellectual Property | Online Payments | Online Retail Banking Services | Online Shopping | Records Management | Records Retention | Security Standards | Security Systems | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Malware | Network Security | Phishing | Security | Security Threats | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Organizations of all sizes continue to be challenged by increasingly sophisticated security threats. Attackers are constantly finding new ways to access valuable data. They use various tools and methods to evade traditional security products. This brief white paper presents a new security solution that can stop new threats quickly and effectively.
Posted: October 30, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Email Security | Email Security Software | Malware | Security | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - This white paper examines how IBM Tivoli Unified Single Sign-On addresses the needs of organizations for enterprise single sign-on, Web single sign-on, and federated single sign-on.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: December 29, 2008


Topics:  Access Control | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | SSO | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management

WHITE PAPER - This buyer's guide outlines features and capabilities that comprise an effective SIEM solution, discusses the benefits of each capability, and provides checklists to help you evaluate whether or not a particular vendor's solutions can address each of these areas.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Identity Management | IT Infrastructure | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - As threats to Web applications continue to grow, IBM offers Web application security for a smarter planet—integrated, end-to-end security to build secure Web applications, run secure Web applications and protect SOA environments.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: July 9, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Security Threats | SOA | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management | Web Services

WHITE PAPER - As part of its comprehensive security framework, IBM offers a broad, unified array of integrated access authorization and identity management solutions that enable organizations to secure their collaboration and access processes in alignment with their overall business needs.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: March 31, 2008


Topics:  Access Control | Business Systems | Data Security | Identity Management | Payment Card Industry | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: March 6, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Business Management | Business Processes | CRM | Risk Management | Security Management | Security Threats | SOA | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This free white paper explores how education and policy enforcement can help prevent the threat posed by proxy anonymizers. This white paper looks at how to go beyond a basic URL-based filtering solution and block Anonymous Proxies including stopping HTTPS, blocking inappropriate images and proxy pattern blocking.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Computing | Internet Security | Internet Security Software | Intrusion Prevention | Network Security | Productivity | Proxy Server Software | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper for a thorough examination of data loss prevention and for a step-by-step guide for implementing an effective DLP solution in your organization.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: July 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Intellectual Property | Network Security | Network Traffic Management | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - The IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force® research and development team discovers, analyzes, monitors and records computer security threats and vulnerabilities. According to X-Force observations, many new and surprising trends surfaced throughout the first half of 2009. Read this report to learn more.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: August 11, 2009


Topics:  Internet Security | Malware | Phishing | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Systems | Security Threats | Spam

WHITE PAPER - For a no-nonsense perspective on the most common types of network and data compromises in small to medium-sized businesses, read this white paper. It lists the ten most common vectors of data compromise, with practical techniques and defenses to counter them.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Network Security | Security | Security Event Management | Security Threats