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DEFINITION: In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable  … 
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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


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


Governance, Risk and Compliance Tools
sponsored by Red Hat
VIDEO: This videocast provides an overview of governance, risk and compliance, including the different roles played by each in the enterprise, as well as tools that can aid the various GRC processes.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 06 Oct 2009


Managing the IT Infrastructure: Ensure Security and Improve Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WEBCAST: Tune into this webcast to discover why Tripwire should be your go-to solution for managing the configurations of your physical and virtual IT infrastructures.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 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


Business Ready Security Video
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST: Microsoft is taking a fundamentally different approach to security. Watch this video to understand how Microsoft is working to achieve the strategy of Business Ready Security based on 3 fundamental tenets.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009


Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): The Next Generation of Access Management
sponsored by FoxT
PODCAST: Do you really understand how RBAC can be used to simplify compliance and further secure your sensitive data? Does your organization have the right infrastructure to take advantage of this new capability? In this podcast, find out what it takes to implement RBAC in your organization.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 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


How to Prevent Security Breaches Through Effective Management and Control of USB Devices
sponsored by Lumension
WEBCAST: Learn how USB devices are used to transfer data, the federal government’s ban on USB devices and its impact, and how to effectively manage USB devices to secure data and networks without impacting productivity.
Posted: 12 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 12 Aug 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


Podcast: Managing third-party compliance
sponsored by IBM
PODCAST: Listen to this podcast, featuring Richard Mackey, for tips on managing third-party risk, specifically for compliance. Learn how to choose the right partners and ensure they apply the same standards as your organization when securing your assets.
Posted: 29 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 29 Jul 2009


Key Management - The Hype and the Reality
sponsored by Thales
WEBCAST: Register for this 45 minute webcast featuring Richard Moulds, author of "Key Management for Dummies" and EVP Product Strategy at Thales (formerly nCipher). Moulds will cover the different strategies and solutions needed when protecting data at rest, data in motion and data in use.
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 20 Jul 2009


Protection in Numbers with the WebPulse Community Watch Cloud Service
sponsored by Blue Coat
WEBCAST: Web malware has changed the playing field making traditional URL filtering and anti-virus solutions with daily updates less effective. Learn why and what you should change in this valuable webinar.
Posted: 14 May 2009 | Premiered: 14 May 2009


Cutting the Cost of Compliance without Compromising Security C-Level Interview
sponsored by Lumension
VIDEOCAST: Lumension Security's CEO & Chairman Pat Clawson discuss the biggest compliance challenges and how organizations can effectively address compliance.
Posted: 28 Jan 2009 | Premiered: 28 Jan 2009


Webcast and Solution Demo - Staying ahead of Threats with Lumension Security Vulnerability Management Solution
sponsored by Lumension
WEBCAST: Learn how the Lumension Security Vulnerability Management Solution helps organizations effectively minimize security risks through the proactive discovery of IT assets and automated remediation of software and configuration vulnerabilities.
Posted: 28 Jan 2009 | Premiered: 28 Jan 2009


Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WEBCAST: Attend this webcast to learn about risk assessment process and tools used by ethical hackers.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 10 Dec 2008

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SECURITY POLICIES DEFINITION (continued): … In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable use policy, a description of how the company plans to educate its employees about protecting the company's assets, an explanation of how security measurements will be carried out and enforced, and a procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of the security policy to ensure that necessary corrections will be made.
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