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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

Troubleshooting Made Easy In Linux sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly. Posted: 27 May 2009 \| Published: 27 May 2009 TOPICS: Linux \| Linux Clusters \| Linux Desktop Environment \| Linux Server Hardware \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Operating Systems \| Network Performance \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Troubleshooting

Taking a Proactive Approach to Patch Management sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can secure your environment at all times by taking a proactive approach to patch management. Access this guide to gain best practices for maximizing patch management effectiveness and key considerations to keep in mind. Posted: 24 Apr 2012 \| Published: 24 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Virtual Machine \| Virus Protection \| VMware

Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To meet the challenges to your security, you need to put in place user education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution. This guide covers five essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats. Posted: 06 Apr 2012 \| Published: 06 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Overcoming the Challenges of Database Patching in Production Environments sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the underlying threats to sensitive data with no regular scheduled patches and offers a practical and reasoned method for protecting databases when vendor patches cannot be installed promptly after they are released. Posted: 01 Sep 2011 \| Published: 01 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Database Management \| Database Security \| Patch Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management

Small and Midsized Business Solutions Brief for Desktop and Application Virtualization sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: This resource describes how desktop and application virtualization can generate huge savings in both time and money for SMBs. Find out how businesses can simplify desktop and applications management, improve end-user access and reduce costs while increasing the security and availability of desktops with virtualization. Posted: 24 Apr 2012 \| Published: 24 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Patch Management \| Security \| SMBs \| VMware

The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: McAfee Application Control provides a new, timely, practical layer of systems security by blocking unauthorized applications. While it has some of the advantages of whitelisting, it avoids the operational and security limitations that have held back enterprise adoption of whitelisting technology. Posted: 06 Apr 2012 \| Published: 06 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Securing Fixed Function Devices sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Malware \| Microsoft Certified Professional \| Microsoft Certified Solution Developer \| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer \| Microsoft Certified Trainer \| Microsoft Office \| Microsoft Operations Manager \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Worms

Virtual Patching with Network Security sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The McAfee virtual patching solution provides a layered approach to security risk management, while adding the ability to apply a virtual patching strategy to your existing change-management process. Posted: 23 Feb 2012 \| Published: 23 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

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