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May 20, 2013

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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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Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: Compliance and risk management are crucial tasks in the modern workplace. Fortunately, resources such as this white paper were published to help you fulfill and maintain IT compliance. View now to learn more! Posted: 30 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance reporting software \| Compliance Software \| Document Management \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \| HIPAA Compliance \| Information Security \| IT Management \| Log Management \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Reporting Software \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Systems Management

IBM Security Services Cyber Security Intelligence Index sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Uncover analysis of security attack and incident data from IBM Security Services' plethora of data collected from their tens of billions of events monitored daily for their 3,700+ clients. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Miercom Lab Testing Summary Report: Enterprise Firewall sponsored by Cisco WHITE PAPER: Read this enterprise firewall research report to see a comparison of security service vendor products in relation to TCP and UDP throughput performance based on real case studies, as well as IPv6 and IPS capabilities. Posted: 15 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Network Performance \| Performance Testing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Systems

Unified Web Security Solutions. Deliver No-Boundaries Protection To Users That Are Always On sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This resource covers the basics about the unified web security approach, and explains how by extending existing appliance-based solutions with the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based web security can be easily deployed and scaled to help keep every device in your organization secure. Read on to learn more. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security \| Wireless Security

Study commissioned by Webroot: Web Threats Expose Businesses to Data Loss sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Eight in 10 companies experienced web-borne attacks in 2012. Don't be part of the statistic! Read this research paper to learn about the current state of web layer security in organizations today and learn what you should do to stay protected. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Gateways (Hardware) \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Spyware

How a DNS Firewall Helps in the Battle Against Advanced Persistent Threat and Similar Malware sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: Uncover the role a DNS firewall can play in your security strategy for reducing loss of data due to stealthy advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other malware attacks. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 24 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Domain Name Systems \| Email Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Essentials of OAuth: Key to BYOD sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can create a consistent, flexible identity and policy architecture for web apps, web services, devices, and clients communicating with cloud APIs. Posted: 13 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Programming Interfaces \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authorization \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Mobile Workers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Security Tokens \| Web Application Security

Network Security Report: The State of Network Security in Schools sponsored by Threat Track WHITE PAPER: Access this comprehensive resource to learn how to overcome the challenges of securing school networks. Discover ways to control sources of vulnerability that are inherently difficult to control. Additionally, achieve a better understanding of the ever-changing landscape of technology and malware. Posted: 26 Apr 2013 \| Published: 26 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Ponemon Study: 2012 Cost of Cyber Crime sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This resource helps quantify the economic impact of cyber attacks. Read now for a better understanding of the cost of cyber crime, and gain valuable insight on how to determine the appropriate amount of investment and resources needed to mitigate the devastating consequences of an attack. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Infographic: Web Threats: Is Your Company Exposed? sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Learn all about web-borne attacks: The impact they have, how web security can help you, and four things you can do to mitigate these potentially detrimental risks. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Phishing \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application 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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