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Protecting Information from Insider Threats sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: Company insiders have what outsiders don’t – trust and legitimate access. Any malicious insider has the ability to steal sensitive data and sabotage assets quickly, easily, and with greater stealth than an external attacker. In this paper, explore best practices and the security controls necessary to combat insider threat. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Internal Threats \| Network Event Correlation \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Ten Ways to Dodge CyberBullets: Reloaded sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper, ESET research teams revisit their top ten list on what people can do to protect themselves against malicious activity, and offers key advice based on today’s changing environments, while still applying the basic principles. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

An insider’s look at security strategy centered around desktop virtualization sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems has implemented an information security strategy and business continuity plan - on the foundation of desktop virtualization - that incorporates technology and best practices designed to mitigate risk while supporting business agility and growth. View now to join a Citrix security insider to explore the benefits. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Business Continuity Planning \| Cloud Security \| Desktop Virtualization \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies

A 3-Step Plan For Mobile Security sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource identifies unique management controls and countermeasures that will allow your organization to implement a sound mobile security strategy that will cover both corporate and personal mobile devices. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Wireless Security

Security Predictions for 2012 sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This pivotal resource offers valuable insight into 7 security predictions for the coming year, as well as ways in which your organization can prepare for whatever lurks on the horizon. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Think Your Anti-Virus Software Is Working? Think Again sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus offerings are no longer effective against emerging threats. This resource explores a more effective endpoint security approach, called intelligent whitelisting, which affords greater protection, productivity, and efficiency. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Ponemon Institute 2012 State of the Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines a study focused on four topics on the state of endpoint security: risk, productivity, resources and complexity. The findings are presented in this report. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The CISOs Guide to Measuring IT Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this comprehensive white paper, learn the key steps to enhancing your security visibility so that you have a voice at the executive table and not just a seat. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CISOs \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Reducing Local Admin Exposure Through Application Whitelisting sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the many benefits of application whitelisting over the common practice of revoking end-user administrative privileges. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

How to choose a Certificate Authority sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at the role of Certificate Authorities (CAs) in web security, including what measures a CA can take to promote trust in its certificates and the criteria to consider when choosing the best CA for the job. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Data Encryption \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SSL

Data Confidential: Keep private information safe sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks in more depth at data protection trends in Europe, and at SSL security technology, its application, certificates and certificate management. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| SSL

5 Steps to Improving Security Readiness as You Move to the Cloud sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers 5 essential best practices for improving security readiness every organization must adhere to before making a move to the cloud. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

2012 Buyers Guide to Web Protection sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies today’s most critical web threats and provides checklists for you to identify and evaluate the security capabilities you need for the best web protection. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Cybercrime Battle Basics sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: This paper shows you how integrated approaches that look beyond the firewall and single technology defenses can defend your company from emerging fraud threats. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Secure File Sharing and Collaboration in the Cloud: Maximizing the Benefits While Minimizing the Risks sponsored by Accellion, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the considerations for deploying secure file sharing and collaboration in the cloud. It also discusses the security implications and requirements for ensuring protection of confidential information and compliance with industry and government regulations. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Backup \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage \| Cloud Storage Services \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| File Sharing Protocols \| File Transfer Protocols \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing \| Public Cloud \| Public cloud computing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Beyond Dropbox: Requirements for Enterprise Class Secure File Sharing and File Synchronization sponsored by Accellion, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores the danger consumer file sharing services pose for enterprises, and the security and compliance requirements for deploying enterprise-wide file sharing solutions. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| File Sharing Protocols \| File Transfer Protocols \| Mobile Device Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

2012 IT Security Predictions: New Strategies and Trends in Information Technology and Security Operations sponsored by Agiliance WHITE PAPER: As new challenges continue to arise related to mobile devices, legislative pressures, social media, and the continued degradation of core security, learn 5 key predictions for strategies and trends in IT and security operations in 2012. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

ZeuS and Other Malware Threats Force Authentication to ‘Step Out’ Of Band sponsored by PhoneFactor WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the current malware threats and today’s best practices for mitigating them. Specifically, this whitepaper will explore the role of out-of-band authentication and transaction-level verification in protecting against online banking fraud. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Fraud Protection \| Malware \| Online Banking Services \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Transaction Processing Services

Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Authentication Solutions sponsored by PhoneFactor WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you choose the two-factor solution that is right for your business. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Biometrics \| Password Management \| Security Best Practices \| Smart Cards \| SMS \| TCO

HP TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: HP TippingPoint leads the entire Network Security Intelligence community in vulnerability research, providing the necessary information to stay ahead of the threat landscape. This document will provide summaries of the data provided by top sources. Posted: 21 Dec 2011 \| Published: 21 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Network Best Practices \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Effective Data Leak Prevention Programs: Start by Protecting Data at the Source — Your Databases sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how enterprises must adopt security best practices that bring together both data leak prevention and database security in order to protect data from both internal and external threats while ensuring that the data is available to those who require it. Posted: 05 Dec 2011 \| Published: 05 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Oracle (Product) \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices

Data Masking Best Practices for Copying Sensitive Data Into Non-Production Environments sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Download this paper to learn data masking best practices and enable your organization to safely use production data for development, testing, and sharing with out-source or off-shore partners, without risking a sensitive data breach. Posted: 05 Dec 2011 \| Published: 05 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Oracle (Product) \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Ovum: Security trends to watch in 2011 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Security needs are growing fast. Businesses are facing a large-scale and well-resourced criminal network intent on defrauding them and their customers. On top of this there is the growing threat of cyber espionage, and the need to meet ever more stringent compliance benchmarks. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: IT Management \| IT Management Services \| Security \| Security Best Practices

How to tackle risk taxonomy sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This Technical Standard provides a taxonomy describing the factors that drive risk – their definitions and relationships. This Technical Standard is not a reference or tutorial on how to assess or analyze risk, as there are many such references already available. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices

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