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Security Audits

ALSO CALLED: Network Security Audits, Auditing (Computer Security), IT Security Audits, Computer Audits, Audits, and Auditing
DEFINITION: A security audit is a systematic evaluation of the security of acompany's information system by measuring how well it conforms to aset of established criteria. A thorough audit typically assesses the security of the system's physical configuration and environment, software, information handling processes,  … 
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Top 10 Risk and Security Audit Findings to Avoid
sponsored by Applied Identity
WHITE PAPER: Check out this research paper from Gartner Research to find out about the top 10 risk and security audit findings and how your company can address them.
Posted: 11 Jun 2008 | Published: 02 Oct 2007
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Ensure Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations for SAP
sponsored by Newmerix
WHITE PAPER: Explore best practices for creating and managing a systematic, enforceable process for SAP application lifecycle management that meets the audit requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Simplify your Audits: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for Oracle E-Business Suite (follow-up piece)
sponsored by Newmerix
WHITE PAPER: This white paper, describes best practices for creating and managing a systematic and enforceable process for Oracle E-Business Suite Application Lifecycle Management.
Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Passing the PCI Audit: Best Practices for Securing Payment Card Data in SAP
sponsored by Princeton Payment Solutions
WHITE PAPER: Payment card theft worldwide is prevalent, expensive, and growing. This white paper addresses three detailed encryption solutions to help companies secure SAP data and are serious about passing PCI audits.
Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Best Practices for Enhancing Email Security and Combating Spam in the Midmarket
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: Checkout this E-Guide to learn how your organization can address email security with its existing staff through solutions that are easy to implement and do not require any specialized skills or training.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Q&A Podcast: Why New Security Threats Require New Solutions
sponsored by Intellitactics
PODCAST: Download this podcast and find out what's top of mind for IT organizations in dealing with threats in today's environment.
Posted: 05 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 05 Mar 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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Sustaining Compliance
sponsored by Intellitactics
BOOK: This research benchmark provides insight and recommendations for all organizations that are compelled to manage, audit, and report on security related systems.
Posted: 05 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2007
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Identity Aware Networking Solutions for PCI DSS Compliance
sponsored by Applied Identity
WHITE PAPER: This brief examines how Applied Identity????????s line of security solutions help organizations ensure that their systems exceed all 12 high-level security standard requirements of PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance.
Posted: 28 Jan 2008 | Published: 25 Jan 2008
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Gone in a Flash
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: From USB drives to MP3 players to DVDs, portable storage media are an end user's dream and a security manager's nightmare. We evaluated six device control tools that can help you rest easier.
Posted: 05 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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Notes® Application Security: The Missing Links for an Enterprise Ready System
sponsored by TeamStudio
WHITE PAPER: Application security in Lotus Notes is one of the most challenging issues facing Domino administrators. This white paper will explore the four easy steps to improve Notes application security and make sure your organization meets audit requirements.
Posted: 04 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Oct 2006
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SECURITY AUDITS DEFINITION (continued): …  and user practices. Security audits are often used to determine regulatory compliance, in the wake of legislation (such as HIPAA, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the California Security Breach Information Act) that specifies how organizations must deal with information.

According to Ira Winkler, president of the Internet Security Advisors Group, security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing are the three main types … 
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