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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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How Bad Are the Bad Guys? - The Changing Nature of Web Security Threats sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper considers how Web-based security threats are evolving, within the context of IT trends including mobile, home computing, and other forms of remote access that could all potentially increase the attack surface of the organization. Read on to learn more about protecting your organization from emerging Web-based security threats. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Web Content Control: Five Steps to a Successful Implementation sponsored by Untangle, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Content Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security \| Web Content Management \| Web Site Administration \| Web Site Monitoring

The Anatomy of an Insider: Bad Guys Don't Always Wear Black sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: Rather than focusing on process or technology, this paper examines people. It is based on years of experience and research and offers detailed analysis into the "anatomy of an insider" with the goal of illuminating that which makes insiders tick. Read on to learn more about insider threats and how to protect your organization from them. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Complete Security: Out of Reach or Attainable Goal? A Guide to Successfully Mitigating Risk sponsored by Solera Networks WHITE PAPER: No security system will keep your organization absolutely secure. As long as assets exist on the network, you have to assume that some threat exists that is capable of finding and exploiting the vulnerabilities in your security. If it doesn’t exist today, it probably will tomorrow. Read this paper to learn a better way of thinking about security. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Addressing Single Sign-On Inside, Outside, and Between Organizations sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how IBM Tivoli Unified Single Sign-On addresses the needs of organizations for enterprise single sign-on, Web single sign-on, and federated single sign-on. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SSO \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

IBM Security Framework Blueprint (Redbook August '09) sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM has created a pair of complementary views to bridge the communication gap between the business and the technical perspectives of security to enable convergence in thought and process. The IBM Security Framework addresses the business view, and the IBM Security Blueprint addresses the technical view. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Processes \| Business Systems \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

IBM Buyers Guide sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide outlines features and capabilities that comprise an effective SIEM solution, discusses the benefits of each capability, and provides checklists to help you evaluate whether or not a particular vendor's solutions can address each of these areas. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Identity Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

We Have Met the Enemy, and He is Us sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Organizations are being forced to move towards identity-based access lifecycle management tools in order to support IT agility and flexibility, safely empower staff, meet compliance requirements, and cope with the rapid evolution of data centers and core systems. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Data Governance \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| SOA

10 Step Guide to Easy Data Loss Prevention sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: With increasingly strict regulations, organizations must secure confidential information against accidental or intentional loss. Beyond the financial risk and legal exposure, there's also the serious threat to your organization's public reputation to consider. Discover how to plug your data leaks by downloading the 10 step guide to Easy DLP. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Network Security \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security

Deliver Effective Governance for Identity and Access Management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Organizations should consider a thorough approach to IAM governance that meets the requirements of discovering, documenting and analyzing user access; establishing a process for user access governance; ensuring that constraints help manage business conflict; enforcing policies; and continuous monitoring. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Governance \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Policies

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

A Process-based Approach to Protecting Privileged Accounts & Meeting Regulatory Compliance sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines a sound, process-based approach to protecting the critical privileged accounts found in most applications, databases, and infrastructure devices throughout the enterprise. This approach integrates features like automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: AAA \| Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Security \| Security Policies

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

Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper provides seven practical steps any information security organization can take to improve information system security and achieve compliance with relevant regulations, standards and internal security and operational policy. Posted: 05 Oct 2009 \| Published: 05 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Information Security \| Security Policies

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

Threat Control and Containment: A Proactive Approach Can Lead to More Network Security Plus Peace of Mind sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Taking a proactive approach to mobile security can help you stay ahead of the curve and protect the organization. Read this paper to learn best practices for mobile security. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Encryption Standards \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| VPN \| Wireless Security

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

Security Awareness: Is User Education of Any Use at All? sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This paper examines arguments for and against security awareness training and education, approaches to integrating social approaches to security, and user-friendly approaches to teaching computer hygiene to mixed audiences. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Information Security \| Malware \| Security Policies \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| User Groups

Simple-to-Use Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the looming threat horizon that is forcing companies to reexamine their endpoint security functions and discusses ESET’s solution for integrated security management that is built around its advanced heuristic technology. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Network Service Providers \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Strong Anti-virus Protection and Quantifiable ROI: How One Company Achieved Both sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Citing its ease of use and heuristics, Archbold Medical Center chose ESET NOD32 Antivirus – Business Edition over a better known competitor. This case study details the fine points that led to that decision, including the software’s ability to find infections in their environment that had previously gone undetected. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Adware \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Proactively Controlling Access to Patient Data sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: In a typical healthcare organization, hundreds to thousands of medical and support staff need to access patient data to do their job. How do you effectively enforce access controls to hospital information systems without hampering medical care efficiency and effectiveness? Read this paper and learn how. Posted: 28 Jul 2009 \| Published: 28 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Health Care Applications Software \| Health Care Industry \| Medical Records Management \| Medical Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software

Managing Risk in Perilous Times. Practical Steps to Accelerate Recovery sponsored by SAP AG WHITE PAPER: Examine lessons learned from the current financial crisis in this EIU report. The report proposes ten practical lessons that could help address perceived weaknesses in risk identification, assessment, and management. Posted: 22 Jul 2009 \| Published: 22 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Financial Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Securing your Web based infrastructure: Essential concepts for PKI deployment and best practices for life cycle key management sponsored by Thales WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the benefits unique to deploying the integrated solution of the Windows Server 2008 PKI and the nCipher nShield and netHSM hardware security modules(HSM). This includes the essential concepts and technologies used to deploy a PKI and the best practice security and life cycle key management features provided by nCipher HSMs. Posted: 29 Jun 2009 \| Published: 29 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Windows Security \| Windows Server Software

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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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