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Information Security

ALSO CALLED: Infosecurity
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COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) is an international open standard that defines requirements for the control and security of sensitive data and provides a reference framework. COBIT was first produced in the 1990s by the IT Governance Institute.

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What's Next? Top Security Trends and Strategies for 2009
sponsored by netForensics
WEBCAST: Check out this expert webcast and learn about the top security trends for 2009 and get expert tips and strategies for successfully addressing these concerns.
Posted: 06 Oct 2008 | Premieres: 09 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security Threats
Compliance and Risk Management with Security Information and Event Management, Featuring Gartner SIEM Analyst Gartner
sponsored by SenSage Inc.
WEBCAST: This program features experts from Gartner and SenSage that examine the drivers behind the growing adoption of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), the benefits these solutions can yield, and how best to determine the solution for your needs.
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Governance | Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention | Regulatory Compliance | Security Event Management | Security Policies | Security Threats
Anti-X and the Mob: Addressing Content-Borne Threats with Unified Threat Management
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WEBCAST: Register for this webcast to learn more about the anatomy of a modern blended attack and how Unified Threat Management from Juniper Networks can help stop these threats at various points of their progression.
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Security Threats
PODCAST: Anti-X and the Mob: Addressing Content-Borne Threats with Unified Threat Management
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn about the evolution of today's blended attacks and how unified threat management (UTM) can help your company successfully mitigate these threats
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Security Threats
Network Intrusion Preventing Systems: Should Enterprises Deploy Now?
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PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and learn about best practices for achieving a successful IPS deployment.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Financial Services Industry | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Threats
Intrusion Detection System Deployment Recommendations
sponsored by Sourcefire
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and get tips on successfully integrating IDS tools into the network infrastructure to improve your company's overall security and compliance initiatives.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Financial Services Industry | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Regulatory Compliance | Security Policies
A Practical Approach to Network Access Control
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WEBCAST: This webcast discusses common data loss within the enterprise that can lead to data loss and leakage and looks at how your company can successfully deploy NAC strategies without increasing the burden on end-users.
Posted: 25 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Data Security | Endpoint Security | Information Security | Network Security | Security Threats
Using SaaS for PCI Compliance
sponsored by Alert Logic
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how SaaS tools can help your company comply with PCI DSS Requirements 10 and 11.
Posted: 22 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security Event Management | Vulnerability Assessments
FISMA, SOX, HIPAA, & PCI: Automate. Simplify. Move-on.
sponsored by Varonis
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how your company can achieve compliance by implementing automated access control solutions.
Posted: 12 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Data Security | Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 | HIPAA | HIPAA Compliance | Information Security | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
How to Choose the Right SIM
sponsored by Q1 Labs Inc
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and discover the differences between available SIM tools and get tips for choosing the best option for your organization.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 11 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Management | Information Security | Investments | Regulatory Compliance | Security Management | Software
Using SEM for Compliance
sponsored by Q1 Labs Inc
WEBCAST: Check out this expert webcast and learn how to leverage your company's SEM tools to successfully achieve compliance.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Management | Information Security | Internal Controls | Network Management | Regulatory Compliance | Reporting Software | Security Event Management | Systems Management | Vulnerability Assessments
Monitoring and Mitigating Network Threats: Implementing a Zero Tolerance Safety Net
sponsored by Q1 Labs and Foundry Networks
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how network security management strategies can help your company monitor user activity and successfully detect security breaches.
Posted: 10 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Management | Data Security | Information Security | Network Security | Operational Support Systems | Regulatory Compliance | Security Management | Security Threats
SIEM 3.0: The Next Generation of Security and Compliance Monitoring
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the current trends in SIEM technology and find out how next-generation solutions can help your company increase overall security.
Posted: 05 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Network Infrastructure | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security Event Management | Security Infrastructure | Security Threats | Software as a Service
Fact or fiction: Building and enforcing DLP policies
sponsored by Utimaco Safeware
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and learn more about developing effective DLP policies and get tips on successfully enforcing these procedures with end-users.
Posted: 02 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 02 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Network Security | Security Policies
Case Study: Protecting a VMware® virtualized data center with host intrusion defense
sponsored by Third Brigade
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast to learn how host intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) can help your organization effectively secure virtualized data centers.
Posted: 29 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Storage Virtualization | VMware | Web Application Security
Crimeware: The calm before the storm
sponsored by FireEye
VIDEOCAST: Check out this expert videocast and learn more about recognizing the early signs of attack surveillance and find out what you can do to keep your company's confidential data off the Web.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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TOPICS:  Data Mining | Data Security | Hackers | Information Security | Intelligent Networks | Network Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Social Networking
Countdown – Top 5 Technologies on the Leading Edge of Authentication
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
PODCAST: In this podcast, Mark Diodati of Burton Group will count down his top five leading edge authentication technologies, including authentication as a service, personal portable security devices, and the credit card OTP form factor.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 21 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Application Security | Authentication | Biometrics | Data Security | Information Security | Password Management | Security Tokens
More than PCI Compliance- Obtaining Continuous Control
sponsored by Vericept Corporation
PODCAST: Is your organization prepared to meet the PCI Data Security Standard? This podcast will guide you through the entire process of a PCI compliance strategy that will protect your organization, both now and in the future.
Posted: 16 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 16 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security Best Practices
Deploying the NAC Solution
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast for tips on effectively structuring your organization's NAC deployment project for maximum effectiveness.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Business Intelligence | Data Security | Information Security | Network Security | Security Management | Security Threats
Wading Through the NAC Noise
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
PODCAST: Listen to this expert podcast to learn about the 3 key aspects of effective Network Access Control (NAC) tools to increase the security of your company's data.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Endpoint Security | Information Security | Network Security | Password Authentication Protocol | Virus Protection
The right tools for the job: Technologies for addressing PCI DSS
sponsored by Ounce Labs
WEBCAST: Check out this expert webcast for an overview of today's PCI-related technologies and how your company can use these tools to meet specific PCI DSS requirements.
Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Application Security | Configuration Management | Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security Event Management
Innovative Approaches and Solutions for Data Loss Prevention
sponsored by Reconnex Corporation
PODCAST: Check out this Q&A podcast to learn about the latest trends in data loss prevention (DLP) and how this technology can increase the protection of your confidential information.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 26 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | HIPAA Compliance | Information Security | Intellectual Property | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Protection
sponsored by Lumension Security
PODCAST: Check out this white paper to learn about the top 5 misconceptions about data protection and how your company can effectively address them to increase the security of its information assets.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 28 Apr 2008
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TOPICS:  BASIC | Data Security | Email Security | Endpoint Security | Information Security | Internal Threats | Patch Management | Secure Content Management | Security Policies | Vulnerability Management
Getting Started with the Data Governance Maturity Model
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Steven Adler, Program Director of IBM Data Governance Solutions, explains what data governance is, why it is important, and how your company can use a data governance maturity model to better understand its top governance challenges.
Posted: 29 Feb 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Management | Data Security | Information Security
 
INFORMATION SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … 

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) is an international open standard that defines requirements for the control and security of sensitive data and provides a reference framework. COBIT was first produced in the 1990s by the IT Governance Institute.

COBIT consists of an executive summary, management guidelines, framework, control objectives, implementation toolset and audit guidelines. Extensive support is provided, including a list of critical success factors for measuring security program effectiveness and benchmarks for auditing purposes

COBIT has been revised several times since inception and upgrades are published at regular intervals.
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