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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
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Leveraging SaaS Technology for Web Application Security
| sponsored by Cenzic
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Read this white paper to learn how information security personnel can protect sensitive data without costly Web application security assessment outsourcing by using automated security assessment products.
Posted: 20 May 2009 | Published: 20 May 2009
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Data-Centric Security for Enterprise WANs
| sponsored by Blue Coat
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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
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Five Ways to Mitigate Unstructured Data Risk
| sponsored by Digital Reef
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This paper exposes the various kinds of threats that unmanaged data poses to the organization. Topics include: identifying confidential or regulated data in documents, making DLP solutions more effective, addressing the risks created by reports in spreadsheet format, and discovering and classifying unstructured data assets automatically.
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 | Published: 22 Apr 2009
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Assessing Endpoint Security Solutions: Why Detection Rates Aren't Enough
| sponsored by Sophos Inc.
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This paper highlights the pitfalls of simply looking at virus detection rates and investigates the effect of the rapidly developing IT environment and fast-moving threat landscape on assessment criteria.
Posted: 09 Apr 2009 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Achieving North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security Standards
| sponsored by Lumension
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Read this white paper to 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: 02 Mar 2009
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Achieving HIPAA Security Rule Compliance with Lumension Solutions
| sponsored by Lumension
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Read this white paper to learn about the HIPAA Security Rule compliance challenges Healthcare organizations face with the move to put patient medical records online and how they are addressed by proactive risk management and required audit readiness.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 02 Mar 2009
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Information Security: DataDrain - How DLP tools can mitigate incidents and offer insight into where data lives
| sponsored by Symantec Corporation
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Data Loss prevention products help companies understand where their sensitive data is located, where it's going, how it is being used; they can also sometimes enforce protective policies.
Posted: 09 Mar 2009 | Published: 24 Sep 2008
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Solving Online Credit Fraud Using Device Reputation
| sponsored by iovation, Inc.
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This white paper describes how iovation ReputationManager™ can help financial institutions address the need for effective fraud management when processing online credit applications and financial transactions.
Posted: 20 Feb 2009 | Published: 20 Feb 2009
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An Introduction to the Business Model for Information Security
| sponsored by ISACA
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Read this paper to learn about the Business Model for Information Security, which takes a business-oriented approach to managing information security that is both predictive and proactive as it adapts to changes, considers the organizational culture and delivers value to the business.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009
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Security For Online Banking That Users Want and Will Pay For
| sponsored by PhoneFactor, Inc.
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Read this paper to learn how security threats affect online banking customers, their current security levels and their interest in adopting more security measures. It discusses findings of a study conducted by Harris Interactive that examines how customers perceive the value of PhoneFactor, a unique phone-based authentication solution.
Posted: 03 Feb 2009 | Published: 03 Feb 2009
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Tokenless Two-Factor Authentication: It Finally Adds Up
| sponsored by PhoneFactor, Inc.
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This paper discusses the technical architecture of PhoneFactor, along with related security and deployment considerations. It also includes an overview of other currently available two-factor authentication solutions.
Posted: 03 Feb 2009 | Published: 03 Feb 2009
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8 Steps to Data Security Compliance
| sponsored by Symantec Corporation
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This report outlines specific steps that should be taken to evaluate and strengthen your data security processes, policies, and technology systems.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Published: 24 Sep 2008
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Defining Your Corporate Mobile Policies
| sponsored by BlackBerry
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It's important that corporate mobile policies cover everything from what types of devices will be available to users, to how and when they can use them Read this e-guide to learn more about developing appropriate mobile policies for your organization
Posted: 22 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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Effective Security with a Continuous Approach to ISO 27001 Compliance
| sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
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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: 01 Jul 2008
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Achieving 23-30% Total Power Savings With a Server Rack Designed for Excellence in Power Efficiency
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
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High-density rack-mounted servers reduce space, cooling, networking, cabling, and management costs - as well as total power consumption - compared to low-density configurations having far few servers per rack.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Protection
| sponsored by Lumension
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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: 26 Mar 2008
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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. Information Security definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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