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DEFINITION: Physical security is the protection of personnel, hardware, programs, networks, and data from physical circumstances and events that could cause serious losses or damage to an enterprise, agency, or institution. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters, burglary, theft, vandalism, and terrorism.Physical security is often overlooked (and its importance underestimated) in favor of more technical  … 
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2009 and Beyond: Managing Security and the New Compliance Landscape
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: Learn how to successfully safeguard your enterprise and manage the burden of compliance with Kristin Lovejoy, Director, IBM Corporate Security Strategy and Scott Crawford of analyst firm EMA. This webcast discusses how to protect company data and meet compliance needs on a restricted budget.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2009


Addressing "The Unlucky Seven" - Security and Compliance Issues That Matter Most to the Mid-Market Organization
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
WEBCAST: This webinar will go through the most critical challenges faced by mid-market companies, and illustrate how collecting and analyzing event data across the enterprise can address those challenges in the context of budget and staff constraints.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 20 Apr 2009


Anatomy of a Database Attack
sponsored by Imperva
WEBCAST: Corporate databases are in constant danger. Outside criminals can exploit web applications and employees with malicious intent present an even greater threat. This webcast traces the steps involved in breaking into a database and presents a reference architecture and checklist for implementing iron-clad database security measures.
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 12 Nov 2009


Application Whitelisting - an Emerging Layer of Security
sponsored by Faronics
PODCAST: Companies are quickly recognizing the need for several layers of security to protect against dangerous IT security threats. No single technology guarantees security, but application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or antivirus utilities.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2009


Beyond the PCI ‘Check list’ – A Path to Achieve Higher Levels of IT Security and Compliance
sponsored by Skybox Security
WEBCAST: PCI DSS is an opportunity for security professionals to leverage compliance initiatives to improve security and risk management. The webcast illustrates how organizations must go beyond 'checklist' compliance to improve security and IT efficiency - through automation, prioritization, and focused attention on the most critical issues.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009


Complex Role Entitlements: Making Sense of Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
sponsored by FoxT
WEBCAST: The new Role-Based Access Control utilities enforce entitlements down to the data and device level. The ability to effectively provision and audit these fine-grained controls across diverse technology domains is still a challenge. In this webcast, receive practical guidance on how to implement a unified policy management infrastructure for RBAC.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Countdown: Encryption 'gotchas' that hinder effective implementations
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
PODCAST: In this podcast, Adrian Lane will offer a countdown of the top five tips for ensuring a successful enterprise encryption implementation that thwarts attackers.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 18 Sep 2009


Countdown: Selling security in the SDLC
sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company
PODCAST: Building security into the software development lifecycle takes more than just a plan. You need the support of both the development and security/audit organizations to make it work. This podcast, featuring Diana Kelley, presents a plan for selling the value of security to all of the constituencies who matter in your organization.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2009


Countdown: Top Five Technology Challenges of Role and Entitlement Management
sponsored by Guardium
PODCAST: When an organization commits to implementing the technologies and tools to support role and entitlement management, it faces a number of sizable challenges. In this podcast, expert Richard Mackey counts down these organizational, process, and technical challenges that block the successful deployment of role and entitlement management technology.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 20 Nov 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


Data Breaches Rise in Number and Dollar Amount
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: In this podcast, learn how a majority of data breaches are occurring and what companies are and aren't doing to mitigate security risks.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Data Protection Market Drivers and Channel Opportunities
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
VIDEO: Join Andy Briney and Chris Doggett as they provide insight into the reseller opportunities in data leak protection and endpoint security. In this videocast get answers to your biggest data leak protection reseller questions, including how a partner can differentiate themselves and what a VAR should consider when searching for a solution.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 25 Nov 2009


Delivering Identity Management Results in 30 Days
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
PODCAST: Learn how organizations like yours are leveraging identity management solutions and designing implementations to accelerate their time to value and achieve their security, compliance and IT cost savings goals today.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009


Demonstrating Results for Identity Management in 30 Days: A Customer Case Study
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn how a leading financial services company closed major gaps in their security and compliance programs using an identity management solution. Get details on the design and deployment, as well as how identity management aided in achieving quick results and immediate value.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 16 Sep 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 | Premiered: 23 Oct 2009


Encryption and Data Protection: Practical Considerations
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
VIDEO: This videocast covers the practical considerations of encryption, including where to implement it and how to use it, and its role in organizational security and compliance goals.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 18 Sep 2009


Fact or Fiction: Enforcing Change Management and Configuration Management with Tools and Technologies
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PODCAST: This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 27 Oct 2009


Fake Anti-Virus Products Generate $34 Million a Month
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: The rise in fake anti-virus is astonishing security pros everywhere. Listen to this podcast to learn the latest information about this startling trend.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009


Future-Proof Your Compliance Program
sponsored by IBM
VIDEO: The regulatory environment is constantly changing, so creating a streamlined and flexible program is every security pro's first goal when it comes to compliance. Check out this videocast for best practices on forming a comprehensive compliance program.
Posted: 29 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 29 Jul 2009


HIPAA Compliance: Addressing HITECH and HIPAA with Database Security and Log Management
sponsored by LogLogic, Inc.
WEBCAST: The HITECH Act, a new Federal mandate, is compelling many to rethink HIPAA compliance. View this webcast for an in-depth review of new mandates, top priorities in healthcare IT, and the application of data security and log management in healthcare.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2009


How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security
sponsored by Faronics
WEBCAST: In the past, many security pros relied on one technology to protect their computers and networks. Today, most organizations use several technologies to protect their organization. In this webcast, learn how application whitelisting enhances current defenses and covers situations not addressed by firewalls and antivirus.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2009


How Channel Providers can Capitalize on the DLP Craze
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
PODCAST: Securing laptops and other client hardware continues to be a challenge for end-user companies, which sets up interesting business growth opportunities for channel partners. In this podcast, find out the changes Sophos has made recently in the channel space, and how those changes may support the growth of your business.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 25 Nov 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


How to Evolve your Compliance Program as Technologies and Mandates Change
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
VIDEO: This video describes how organizations can effectively interpret particular requirements from regulations such as HIPAA and PCI and implications these interpretations have on compliance activities, administration, and auditors.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 11 Sep 2009


IDC Best Practices: Protecting Sensitive Information in Failed and Decommissioned Storage Media
sponsored by PeakData Services, Inc.
WEBCAST: Stringent laws and regulations are forcing businesses to look at data in a new light. Added to compliance challenges is protecting disparate data, while reducing overhead costs associated with legal discovery. In this webcast IDC looks at high level trends in compliance, solutions that industry-leaders are employing and how to mitigate data risk.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009

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PHYSICAL SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  and dramatic issues such as hacking, viruses, Trojans, and spyware. However, breaches of physical security can be carried out with little or no technical knowledge on the part of an attacker. Moreover, accidents and natural disasters are a part of everyday life, and in the long term, are inevitable.There are three main components to physical security. First, obstacles can be placed in the way of potential attackers and sites can be hardened against accidents and environmental disasters. Such measures can include multiple locks, fencing, walls, fireproof safes, and water sprinklers. Second, surveillance … 
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