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May 26, 2012

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DEFINITION: A trusted platform module (TPM) is a specialized chip that can be installed on the motherboard of a personal computer for the purpose of hardware authentication . The TPM authenticates the computer in question rather than the user. To do so, TPM stores information specific to the host system, such as encryption keys, digital certificate s and password s.TPM minimizes the risk that data on the computer … Definition continues below.
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2012 Mobile Threats Report sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The 2012 Mobile Threats Report describes how mobile malware has reached a new level of maturity, and how its threats targeting smartphones and tablets are becoming a big challenge to users, enterprises, and service providers alike. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

Federal BP Whitepaper "Your Network is the New Battlefield" sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Taking a proactive approach to information and network security is vital to combating the ever-increasing multitude of cybersecurity threats. Access today’s whitepaper to learn more about a flexible automation framework for continuous monitoring and management to help maintain network security. Posted: 11 Jan 2012 \| Published: 11 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Remote Computing \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management \| WAN

What To Look For In Solutions For Mobile Device Management sponsored by BlackBerry WHITE PAPER: Learn what you should be looking for when choosing a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution provider. Also uncover the key attributes of one solution that includes key features including security, manageability, stability, and technical/customer support. Posted: 12 Mar 2012 \| Published: 12 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Anti-theft tool: maintain e-transaction security sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: Ensuring the identity of the person(s) trying to access your network is harder than ever. This Quest Software technical brief explains why two-factor authentication is superior to password authentication for proving identity and establishing trust. Posted: 01 Mar 2012 \| Published: 01 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Windows Security

Protecting Corporate Data in the "BYOD" Environment sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While BYOD offers many benefits to your business, it is imperative that you insure the integrity of your corporate assets. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Authentication \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| TCO \| Wireless Security

SaaS: Threat mitigation from the cloud sponsored by Mimecast WHITE PAPER: Discover how outsourcing your email security to the cloud can enhance your overall security strategy while decreasing management costs and increasing availability. Explore the key advantages of Security-as-a-Service in this essential resource. Posted: 23 Apr 2012 \| Published: 23 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Software as a Service \| Spam

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report: Trends for 2011 sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This threat report takes a thorough look back at the most significant threats, trends and outright attacks of the year that was. Read now for helpful tips and best practices for keeping your confidential information safe. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 25 May 2012 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

HP DV Labs Top Cyber Security Risks Report sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Major security breaches on Sony, RSA and increased hactivist activity in 2011 has brought a heighted awareness to the new era of threats. This report highlights some of the biggest risks organisations face today, providing a comprehensive view of the vulnerability threat landscape to help prioritise mitigation strategies. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Improving VDI with Scalable Infrastructure sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover ways to improve virtual desktop infrastructure with scalable solutions. Learn how to optimize traffic between virtual desktop servers and target machines, enhance security and more. Posted: 09 May 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services \| Security \| Server Virtualization \| TCP \| Virtualization Security \| VMware

Imagination to Insight: Accelerating Discovery with the Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 Family sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: Under-performing processors can limit the potential of HPC applications and interfere with an organization's ability to run simulations and solve problems in a timely manner. This solution brief discusses the latest processor developments that optimize performance, strengthen security, and enable parallelism in business infrastructures. Posted: 17 Apr 2012 \| Published: 17 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Data Center Management \| Hardware \| High Performance Computing \| Performance Testing \| Processor Architectures \| Research and Development \| Security

COMPUTER SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … will be compromised by physical theft or an attack by an external hacker . Hardware protection is inherently less vulnerable to software-based attacks and authentication processes are conducted through a secure subsystem. The device also enhances the security of Web browser s, email programs and other important applications.TPM chips are available from a number of vendors, including Atmel, Broadcom, Infineon, Sinosun, STMicroelectronics and Winbond. TPM could, potentially, be used on any type of computing device. The devices are currently being installed on desktops, laptops and tablet PCs by …
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