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ALSO CALLED: Management of Security Information, Managing IT Security, Management of Security, IT Security Management, Computer Security Management, Security Administration, Managing Security DEFINITION: Defense in depth is the coordinated use of multiple security countermeasures to protect the integrity of the information assets in an enterprise. The strategy is based on the military principle that it is more difficult for an enemy to defeat a complex and multi-layered defense system than to penetrate a single barrier.Defense in depth minimizes the probability that the efforts of malicious hackers … Definition continues below.
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Securing Virtualization in Real-World Environments sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper examines many of the concerns associated with virtualization and describes how the breadth of security experience, focused under the IBM Security Framework, helps customers better understand and prioritize these risks, and helps build a strong security posture that positions organizations to reap the full rewards of this technology. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Virtualization Security

Implementing an Effective Data Loss Prevention Solution for Your Network sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a thorough examination of data loss prevention and for a step-by-step guide for implementing an effective DLP solution in your organization. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intellectual Property \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

IBM Internet Security Systems™ X-Force® 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report (Aug 09) sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: The IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force® research and development team discovers, analyzes, monitors and records computer security threats and vulnerabilities. According to X-Force observations, many new and surprising trends surfaced throughout the first half of 2009. Read this report to learn more. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Spam

7 Essential Steps to Achieve, Measure and Prove Optimal Security Risk Reduction sponsored by Qualys, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Rapid changes within technology, new server and software deployments, and the evolving sophistication of attack methods used to infiltrate systems and steal data create the greatest set of challenges faced by security and IT administrators trying to keep their systems secure and within regulatory compliance. Interested in reducing security risk? Posted: 20 Oct 2009 \| Published: 20 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Server Virtualization - Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 Product & Technical Overviews sponsored by SHI WHITE PAPER: Server Virtualization means more than server consolidation. Microsoft Windows Server can help your organization improve network reliability, scalability and security. Posted: 19 Oct 2009 \| Published: 19 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software \| Storage Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization Software

Security in the Business Productivity Online Suite from Microsoft Online Services sponsored by SHI WHITE PAPER: This paper describes how Microsoft manages security, privacy, and continuity of the Online Services program, as well as how it aligns with industry standards for security and reliability. Posted: 19 Oct 2009 \| Published: 19 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Systems \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

The Name Game: Malware Naming, Shape Shifters, and Sympathetic Magic sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for an in-depth discussion of malware identification, naming and classification and an exploration of the most useful ways for administrators to detect and analyze threats. Posted: 15 Oct 2009 \| Published: 15 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Best Practices for Securing Web 2.0 sponsored by Patriot Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper was designed with the aim of revealing, understanding, analyzing, and presenting the predominant issues relating to the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in the corporate environment. Posted: 09 Oct 2009 \| Published: 09 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Instant Messaging \| Instant Messaging Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

The New Face of Intrusion Prevention sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. WHITE PAPER: Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions. Posted: 29 Sep 2009 \| Published: 29 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Blade Servers \| Dashboards \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Online Security: A Human Perspective sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper summarizes the salient findings from a research into online consumer behavior and outlines the proper mechanisms for introducing security measures to streamline security and improve end-user experience by taking into account consumers’ attitudes and understanding of online security. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Buyer’s Guide for Enterprise Single Sign-On sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper offers a thorough checklist that should enable potential ESSO implementers to deploy the right ESSO solution which should help eliminate sign-on problems, reduce helpdesk costs, maximize user productivity, strengthen security, simplify administration and accelerate regulatory compliance. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Enterprise Applications Software \| Enterprise Architectures \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Comprehensive Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Quick Recovery and Advanced Data Protection with Dell Equallogic Auto-Snapshot Manager sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Auto-Snapshot Manager extends the intelligence of Dell EqualLogic SAN and enables Administrators to create and manage Smart Copy snapshots, clones, or replicas for point-in-time copies of Exchange Storage Groups that can be instantly restored. Posted: 23 Sep 2009 \| Published: 23 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Address the PCI Data Security Standard with IBM Tivoli Security Information and Event Manager sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read the white paper that shows how IBM Tivoli solutions help address the demands of broad-based commitments in terms of people, time and technology resources required to meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). Posted: 21 Sep 2009 \| Published: 21 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Payment Processing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

IBM ISS X-Force Threat and Risk Report sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this Trend and Risk report from IBM® ISS X-Force® to learn statistical information about all aspects of threats that affect Internet security, including software vulnerabilities and public exploitation, malware, spam, phishing, web-based threats, and general cyber criminal activity. Posted: 21 Sep 2009 \| Published: 21 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Escaping PCI purgatory sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM offers comprehensive solutions designed to take businesses through the entire PCI compliance process and continue to meet new requirements, supporting the next level of security. Read the white paper ‘Escaping PCI Purgatory’ to learn more. Posted: 21 Sep 2009 \| Published: 21 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Payment Processing \| PCI Bus \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Realizing Asset-Centric and User-Centric Approaches to Security sponsored by RES Software WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents an overview of both the asset-centric and the user-centric approaches to security. These approaches will be mapped towards the standard for Information Security: ISO 17799. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Secure Content Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Evaluating Security Information Management (SIM) Solutions sponsored by netForensics WHITE PAPER: This paper was created to help companies searching for a SIM solution narrow their options and determine which technology is the right one for their IT environment and security objectives. Posted: 10 Sep 2009 \| Published: 10 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

First Class Protection for the Mid-Size Organization: Control Your Network with an Out of Box Solution sponsored by ArcSight, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how ArcSight Express can help mid-size organizations better face the numerous security and compliance challenges they confront today. Posted: 10 Sep 2009 \| Published: 10 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Under Siege: Protecting the Gateway and Network From Predators Requires New Layers of Security sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Threats today burrow deep in computers and hide. Check out this paper to learn the latest research findings related to data breaches and what you can do to protect your organization's data and reputation. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Blogs \| Encryption Standards \| Hackers \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Surprising Security Threat: Take Steps Now to Safeguard Print Devices and Printed Data sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Are your company's printers secure? Today’s networked printers and multifunction devices (MFDs) are an easy yet powerful way to offer cost-effective and more capable printing capabilities to employees. Read this paper to learn about security risks associated with printers and what you can do to heighten security. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Multifunction Peripheral Hardware \| Network Security \| Print Management \| Print Management Services \| Printers \| RAM \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Setting Policy: Network Security Policies Speak to Types and Levels of Protection sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Strategic Planning \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Options for Mobile Security sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Encryption Standards \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security Management \| VPN

Stay on Guard: Security Breach Recovery Costs Are Higher Than You Think sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: The cost of recovering from a security breach can be quadruple the cost of preventing one. Read this paper to learn how to proactively address security concerns in your enterprise. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| SSL VPN \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Trend Advisory: Information-Centric Security sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this document to learn how to best confront the threats to your network by keeping pace with the latest innovations and learning how to classify your information. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Network Security \| Notebook Computers \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Vulnerability Management

Data privacy best practices: time to take action! sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Find out how you can help your organization implement best practices in privacy protection and make your privacy project successful from start to finish. Posted: 04 Sep 2009 \| Published: 04 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Enterprise Content Management \| Information Management \| Intrusion Prevention \| Quality Control \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

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SECURITY MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … will succeed. A well-designed strategy of this kind can also help system administrators and security personnel identify people who attempt to compromise a computer, server, proprietary network or ISP (Internet service provider). If a hacker gains access to a system, defense in depth minimizes the adverse impact and gives administrators and engineers time to deploy new or updated countermeasures to prevent recurrence.Components of defense in depth include antivirus software, firewalls, anti-spyware programs, hierarchical passwords, intrusion detection and biometric verification. In addition to …
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