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ALSO CALLED: Infosecurity DEFINITION: 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, which provides a reference framework, was introduced in the 1990s by the IT Governance Institute. Learn more about managing compliance at SearchCompliance.com. COBIT consists of an executive … Definition continues below.
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Closing Wireless Loopholes for PCI Compliance and Security sponsored by AirMagnet, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Merchants who process payment cards need dedicated wireless monitoring systems that offer full traffic analysis and comprehensive security solutions to identify wireless security loopholes, provide solutions, and document compliance for audits. Read this white paper to learn more about ensuring PCI compliance in your wireless network. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Information Security \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Security Intelligence: Essential Decision Support for Security, Compliance and Risk Management Operations sponsored by SenSage Inc. WHITE PAPER: The digital infrastructure used by businesses and governments is more sophisticated, more complex and more vital than ever. Read this paper to learn about Security Intelligence and Event Data Warehouse solutions that are purpose-built to address the decision support requirements of security, risk, and compliance operations. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Warehouse Architectures \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Spending

Government Insights: Case Management -- Improving Service Delivery thru Connected Government sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: Organizations need to improve service delivery while coping with fewer resources by managing information as digital assets and automating back-office processes through case management. By doing so, these organizations realize the promise of connected government while simultaneously reducing time, cost, and risk. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Collaborative Master Data Management \| Content Delivery \| Content Management \| eGovernment \| Information Management \| Information Security \| Information Standards \| Regulatory Compliance

The Anatomy of an Insider: Bad Guys Don't Always Wear Black sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: Rather than focusing on process or technology, this paper examines people. It is based on years of experience and research and offers detailed analysis into the "anatomy of an insider" with the goal of illuminating that which makes insiders tick. Read on to learn more about insider threats and how to protect your organization from them. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Top-10 Guide for Protecting Sensitive Data from Malicious Insiders sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Identity and Information Security Integration sponsored by Courion Corporation WHITE PAPER: In the past, identity management and information security solutions were often procured, implemented, and managed independently with different tools, processes, and organizational units. This separation is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Why? Read this white paper for the answer. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authorization \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Information Security

Information Security Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk through the use of an effective enterprise information security program. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Management \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Top 10 Threats to SME Data Security sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: For a no-nonsense perspective on the most common types of network and data compromises in small to medium-sized businesses, read this white paper. It lists the ten most common vectors of data compromise, with practical techniques and defenses to counter them. Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

When Pressing the Send Button Results In Compliance Violations sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Protecting confidential data is serious business. Failure may result in fat fines and even jail time -- not to mention damage to your brand. WatchGuard's easy-to-use, all-inclusive email and web secure content and threat prevention appliances offer a complete data protection solution. Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper provides seven practical steps any information security organization can take to improve information system security and achieve compliance with relevant regulations, standards and internal security and operational policy. Posted: 05 Oct 2009 \| Published: 05 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Information Security \| Security Policies

Internet Gambling Sites: Expose Fraud Rings and Stop Repeat Offenders with Device Reputation sponsored by iovation, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you understand what new and innovative techniques can be used to combat online fraud and abuse, and how online casinos can realize a true return on investment by reducing losses from fraud exposure and increasing operational efficiency within the fraud detection process. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Gambling Industry \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| Personal Information Management Software

Business Solutions: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: This brief document provides a listing of the six primary objectives for companies to meet in order to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Vulnerability Management

Security Awareness: Is User Education of Any Use at All? sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This paper examines arguments for and against security awareness training and education, approaches to integrating social approaches to security, and user-friendly approaches to teaching computer hygiene to mixed audiences. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Information Security \| Malware \| Security Policies \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| User Groups

Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0. Posted: 18 Aug 2009 \| Published: 18 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Security \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security

Data-Centric Security for Enterprise WANs sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: Every business needs to protect valuable data, whether to comply with industry regulations or to guard intellectual capital. It's all too easy for users to leak this data to outside parties, either accidentally or with malicious intent. Read this whitepaper to learn how secure Web gateways and DLP systems can be integrated to keep your data safe. Posted: 15 May 2009 \| Published: 15 May 2009 TOPICS: CISOs \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services Security

Achieving North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security Standards sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn about NERC compliance challenges and how to ensure audit-readiness by delivering end-to-end vulnerability management, endpoint protection and data protection solutions. Posted: 06 Apr 2009 \| Published: 06 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Data Encryption Standard \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

Sustaining Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Best Practices to Mitigate Risk, Automate Compliance, and Reduce Costs sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To successfully sustain compliance, organizations must implement best practices to ensure IT systems not only achieve a known and trusted state but they also maintain that state. Check out this white paper to learn how Tripwire solutions enable organizations to achieve and sustain SOX compliance. Posted: 08 Jan 2009 \| Published: 08 Jan 2009 TOPICS: Business Processes \| CobiT \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Corporate Governance \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

The Critical Role of Data Loss Prevention in Governance, Risk and Compliance sponsored by Mimecast WHITE PAPER: Email has become a critical business tool, but it is also the easiest way for information to escape from the confines of a business. Learn why email Data Leak Prevention is critical to safeguard the information that is inside your network. Posted: 10 Oct 2008 \| Published: 10 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Archiving \| Email Archiving Software \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Microsoft Exchange \| Software as a Service

Practical Steps to Mitigate Virtualization Security Risks sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn seven practical steps that IT organizations can take to mitigate the unique security challenges of virtualization. While some are directed specifically at virtualized environments, many of these steps are best practices. Posted: 10 Oct 2008 \| Published: 10 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Access Control \| Asset Management Services \| Change Management \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine Monitor \| VMware

Effective Security with a Continuous Approach to ISO 27001 Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how with Tripwire Enterprise, organizations can quickly achieve IT configuration integrity by proactively assessing how their current configurations measure up to specifications as given in ISO 27001. Posted: 29 Jul 2008 \| Published: 29 Jul 2008 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Information Security \| ISO \| IT Infrastructure

Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Protection sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: 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: 10 Jun 2008 \| Published: 10 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Patch Management \| Secure Content Management \| Security Policies \| Vulnerability Management

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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, which provides a reference framework, was introduced in the 1990s by the IT Governance Institute. Learn more about managing compliance at SearchCompliance.com. 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 benchmark s for auditing purposes. COBIT has been revised several times since inception and upgrades are published at regular intervals.
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