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Feb 10, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Device Security Policies, Information Security Policies, Remote Access Policies, Policy Management DEFINITION: In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable … Definition continues below.
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Understanding Database.com system and data access controls sponsored by Salesforce.com WHITE PAPER: The principle of least privileges is a basic concept that means granting system administrators and users no more privilege that what is necessary to perform their jobs. View this resource for a step-by-step guide on how Database.com enables easy implementation of security policies of least privilege for all types of users. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Database Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Next-Gen Provisioning: Taking a Fresh Approach to Delivering User Access White Paper sponsored by Sailpoint Technologies WHITE PAPER: This viewpoints paper examines what’s wrong with legacy provisioning and how a more strategic approach is needed. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Understanding the Reasons Behind Data Loss Disasters sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While the importance of establishing the right IT systems and security policies have been expressed time and time again, a quick glance at the news headlines on data disasters reveal that not all organizations have a grasp on data leak protection. View this paper to explore some data loss incidents and the key leassons learned. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

Securing the Virtual World sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: With the growing need to reduce costs and improve efficiencies and availability of IT resources, organizations have increasingly turned to virtualization. But there are questions around the security within these environments. This paper explores the new security challenges of virtualization and how to overcome them with a layered security approach. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Server Virtualization \| Virtualization Security

Using Web Security Services to Protect Portable Devices sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: Today’s flexible workforce is becoming a serious security issue, as employees are working from multiple locations with various devices, increasing the risk of exposure. View this paper now to gain a better understanding of the security challenges posed by portable users and devices and how you can address them using cloud-based security solutions. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Managed Security Services \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

Download the Recent "Insecurity of Privileged Users" Report from the Ponemon Institute sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: This global benchmark study, conducted by Ponomon Institute, explores the inherent risks caused by poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to explore key findings and gain valuable insights into the success factors for governing, managing and controlling privileged user access across the enterprise. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Securing Mobile Devices sponsored by ISACA WHITE PAPER: While mobile devices have become an integral tool in today’s networked world, providing convenient user access and increased productivity, they don’t come without risk. View this resource for a comprehensive overview of mobile devices including its key impacts and benefits, risks and security concerns, and effective strategies for overcoming them. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Wireless Security

Insecurity of Privileged Users - Global Survey of IT Practitioners sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: This study, conducted by Ponemon Institue, examines the risks inherent in poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to uncover the key findings and what can be done to minimize risk. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

IT Pros Guide to Data Protection: Top 5 tips for Securing Data in the Modern Workforce sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: The following five steps are some very effective ways to improve data security in a cost-effective manner and are the first steps toward readying an organization for more robust data protection measures such as DLP. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| File Transfer Protocols \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

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

FoxT Enterprise Access Management sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: Uncover an enterprise access management approach that can help strengthen security, enforce compliance and streamline administration across the entire enterprise. View now to explore its four essential elements including centralized administration, contextual authentication, adaptive authorization, and automated audit and compliance reporting. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulatory Compliance \| 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

PCI DSS Compliance with Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager and Stingray Application Firewall sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc. WHITE PAPER: PCI DSS is mandatory for any business that handles confidential cardholder data. Riverbed® Stingray™ Traffic Manager and Stingray Application Firewall Module help with many parts of the PCI DSS specification, notably the web application firewall (WAF) requirements of section 6.6. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Policies

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

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

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

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

Planning For Failure sponsored by Co3 Systems WHITE PAPER: This Forrester Research report explores the risks of data breaches and why an effective incident management program is essential to staying in business. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 \| Published: 09 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

AD to LDAP Through Virtualization sponsored by Radiant Logic, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Most enterprises already have a heavy investment in Active Directory. Find out how your business can leverage AD for a more efficient and responsive identity management system. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Directory Services \| Identification Systems \| LDAP \| Security Management \| Security Policies

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

Access Governance Overview sponsored by Aveksa WHITE PAPER: View this resource to discover Access Governance: the concept, business drivers and associated challenges. In addition explore a 4-phase approach to effectively achieving Access Governance and the capabilities required for each phase. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

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SECURITY POLICIES DEFINITION (continued): … In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable use policy, a description of how the company plans to educate its employees about protecting the company's assets, an explanation of how security measurements will be carried out and enforced, and a procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of the security policy to ensure that necessary corrections will be made.
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