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DEFINITION: Ransomware is a type of malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A ransomware program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected program, or a compromised or malicious Web site. Data kidnapping is not new, but has in the past usually targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used  … 
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Healthcare solutions: Keeping your Data and Network Regulatory Compliant
sponsored by Dorado Software
WEBCAST: Learn how to expand your IT network and stay compliant. In this webcast see how you can improve network diagnostics, automate remediation, improve physician productivity and ER treatment times, streamline the HIPAA auditing process, boost clinician satisfaction, and much more -- all through one console.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 04 Nov 2009


DR in the Cloud Checklist
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
PODCAST: Tune into this podcast for a cloud computing disaster recovery (DR) checklist. Learn about various DR approaches for your cloud computing environment. Find out how to secure your data and how to get your DR objectives met by your cloud provider.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 02 Nov 2009


Maintaining DR Objectives in the Cloud
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn how to ensure your disaster recover (DR) needs are met by your cloud provider. Gain insight into the differences between standard and cloud-based DR approaches and how to incorporate your exiting DR plans.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 02 Nov 2009


Coast-to-Coast Compliance: State Privacy Laws and Their Coming Impact on Your IBM i
sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions
WEBCAST: This webcast explores the legal and business penalties that organizations face when they do not comply with privacy laws. Discover which of these laws apply specifically to your enterprise, which personally identifiable information (PII) you need to protect and where to find the critical data hiding in your networks.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 30 Oct 2009


The Malware Report: Hotel Business Center PCs Strike Again
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about security issues with hotel business center computers. These are public computers and they often have insufficient security features. In this podcast, Randy shares some interesting things he’s found in hotel computers and gives some advice on using them safely.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 29 Oct 2009


The Malware Report: Radisson Hotels Exposed by Guest Data Breach
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about a data breach at Radison Hotels. Unfortunately, an unknown number of their guests' credit card numbers were exposed to malicious hackers. In this podcast, Randy dishes out some advice on how to prevent this sort of data breach and what to do in the event that it’s already happened.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 29 Oct 2009


Do You Have a Database Security Plan?
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: Most organizations have database discovery and maintenance plans, but surprisingly lack a database security plan. A piecemeal approach to securing the database is costly, inefficient, and creates gaps in protection and regulatory issues. View this webcast for tips from Forrester on how to design a comprehensive database security plan.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Premieres: 23 Oct 2009


Evolving Threat Landscape: Business Risk Analysis Methodologies in a (More) Connected World
sponsored by ESET
WEBCAST: All organizations must face the realities of cyber security risks. Watch this webcast for an informative examination of cyber-risk, risk analysis, and risk mitigation options.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 22 Oct 2009


Panda Global Business Protection Video: The Day the Office Stood Still
sponsored by Panda Security
VIDEO: Panda Security delivers security as a service (SaaS) managed solutions while offering 24x7 local tech support. Watch this entertaining and informative animated video that explores some of today's most prevalent security threats and how Panda Security tackles them with ease.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 20 Oct 2009


Creating a Data Classification Procedure
sponsored by Red Hat
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: 20 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 20 Oct 2009


Get More Virtual: Protecting Microsoft Applications with Dell and VMware vSphere 4
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn how to ensure application security and availability in your VMware environment. Discover how to provide quick recovery of applications and how to use automation for server application protection.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 20 Oct 2009


Key Considerations in Building an E-mail Archiving and Compliance Strategy - Webcast
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn how Brunel University solved their email management challenges of massive email growth, lengthy tape backups and long searches. Discover how to develop an email archiving strategy that automatically captures, preserves and manages all corporate emails for compliance regulations.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 14 Oct 2009


Tips to Manage Compliance and IT Risk, Improve Visibility and Reduce Operating Costs
sponsored by Lumension
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: 14 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 14 Oct 2009


How to avoid encryption chaos: The art of key management
sponsored by PGP Corporation
WEBCAST: Review common frustrations that organisations experience when implementing and managing encryption technology. Nigel Stanley of Bloor Research reveals top tips for avoiding encryption chaos and references recent headlines to emphasize the need for encrypted data.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 09 Oct 2009


Learn about the 7 Advantages of Backing up into the Cloud
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
VIDEO: With EVault disk-based backup solutions, your data is automatically backed up and can be stored on-site, offsite or both with local and remote vaults. Learn about the 7 Advantages of Backing up into the Cloud by view this video.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 06 Oct 2009


Developing a strategy around client manageability
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PODCAST: Businesses today struggle to effectively manage clients due to the increase in options available. This podcast explores the top challenges of client manageability. Learn key considerations when developing a strategy around manageability.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009


Massachusetts Privacy Law: The Language, the Impact, and Recommendations for Proving Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WEBCAST: Register for this webcast, and then tune in to learn how to get started preparing for this Massachusetts law that may well be indicative of a legislative trend in other states.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009


Developing a Strategy Around Client Manageability
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: Businesses today struggle to effectively manage clients due to the increase in options available. This videocast explores the top challenges of client manageability. Learn key considerations when developing a strategy around manageability.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009


Better Data Management brings Competitive Advantage
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: This on-demand webcast discusses how data growth, test data management, data privacy and other information management solutions can create the opportunity for companies to make IT their competitive differentiator.
Posted: 30 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2009


State of New York Government Case Study
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
VIDEO: 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: 30 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2009


Staying Ahead of the Threat Curve: Top Trends and Security Strategies for 2010
sponsored by netForensics
WEBCAST: As security threats grow in sophistication, securing critical data is becoming more challenging. Your exposure is increased and attacks are difficult to spot. In this webcast, White House Cybersecurity Advisor Howard Schmidt discusses what lies ahead in 2010 and makes key recommendations for an optimal defense strategy.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009


Reducing Compliance Risk in the Cloud
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
VIDEO: When you outsource cloud computing, you are putting your data in the hands of a third party. In this video, Rena Mears of Deloitte & Touche LLP reviews how cloud computing is effecting data classification and security. She answers some of the toughest questions about service provider agreements, compliance, and what’s next for data management.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009


How Exchange 2010 Handles Archiving and Retentions - What's there and what isn't?
sponsored by Mimosa Systems
WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn more about the buzz surrounding Exchange 2010's archiving and retention capabilities. Discover how the features of this technology can improve message management and ensure compliance requirements are met. Get a handle on expanding email volume with Exchange 2010 archiving functionalities.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 28 Sep 2009


Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command
sponsored by PowerTech
WEBCAST: When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this webcast, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 25 Sep 2009


Podcast- Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command
sponsored by PowerTech
PODCAST: When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this podcast learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 25 Sep 2009

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DATA SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm.In March 2006, ransomware known as Crypzip or Zippo circulated to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program also received an e-mail demanding $300, to be paid by electronic transfer, for the key required to unlock all their files. Security firm LURHQ, who discovered the exploit, said it was based on a similar scam conducted 15 years ago. Ransomware is said to have originated in Russia, It and other cyberextortion methods, such as DoS extortion, are becoming more common around the world. … 
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