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May 26, 2013

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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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Six steps to effective reputational and IT Risk Management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Recently, 602 respondents from 23 different industries across the globe took part in a reputational and IT risk management study, the purpose of which was to determine effective management strategies for protecting and enhancing brand value and competitive standing. This resource highlights the findings of that study. Posted: 24 May 2013 \| Published: 24 May 2013 TOPICS: CIOs \| IT Best Practices \| IT Industry \| IT Management \| IT Spending \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Three Critical Decisions You Need to Make at the First Sign of a Security Breach sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: Uncover three critical questions you should be prepared to answer quickly after the first signs of a security breach to effectively reduce the duration and impact of a breach. Posted: 23 May 2013 \| Published: 23 May 2013 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intellectual Property \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

How to Secure Your Wireless Network sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Go beyond the basics and take a look at a number of tips that will help you balance security, manageability, and accessibility for both employees and guests over your enterprise wireless network. Posted: 23 May 2013 \| Published: 23 May 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Passwords \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management

Five security considerations in the mobile age - Strengthen security in mobile environments with WebSphere DataPower appliances sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: While mobility presents today's organizations with new business opportunities, it also introduces alarming security risks. This guide counts down five key security issues you need to consider in order to drive mobile success. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Intergrated Mobile Security for Small and Midsize Businesses sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource demonstrates how small and medium-sized business can combat the rapidly growing threats inherent in mobile computing. Read now to learn how cloud-based mobile protection can offer robust mobile protection while delivering noticeablecost efficiencies. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Managing Web security in an increasing Challenging Threat Landscape sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights numerous ways to combat the increasingly sophisticated attacks so prevalent in today's threat landscape. Read now to learn how cloud-based web gateways are a great way to address the numerous forms of cyber-threats popping up almost daily. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Top 10 Reasons You Don't Need MDM sponsored by Fiberlink WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the top 10 reasons you don't need a mobile device management (MDM) solution ... or do you? Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Users \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Phishing 2.0 - Why Phishing is back as the No.1 threat, and how Web Security can protect your company sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Access this timely resource to uncover the new ways phishing campaigns are breaking down the security of today's businesses, large and small. Read now for a summary of the rise of phishing 2.0, and learn how to avoid costly phishing attacks within your organization. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Phishing \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection vs. Seven Competitors sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: A recent research study examined the performance on eight endpoint security software products,Get the results of this study and discover which endpoint protection software stood a cut above the rest. Uncover the overall rankings and final scores of 8 of today's most popular endpoint security products. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

the World's Most Powerful Real-Time Network Security Services sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a new way to approach network security. Read now to learn how a powerful, real-time threat analysis engine can make millions of security decisions per hour. Uncover how the use of big data analytics can help you make timely judgments on the current state of your network's security. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Networking \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Cloud-based Security Solutions for Mobile Management Providers sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how mobile management vendors can assure their customers that they are safe from mobile threats. Learn how a recently developed mobile security suite can make your business far less vulnerable to mobile threats. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Mobile Device Security: What Senior Managers Should Know sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In this article, find practical advice to help you effectively manage the iPads, Android phones, and other next-generation mobile devices in your organization in order to minimize risk and drive business success. Posted: 14 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

2012 Best Practices in Enterprise Mobility Deployment: Four European Case Studies sponsored by MobileIron WHITE PAPER: This report will offer you guidance concerning privacy laws relevant to BYOD through several case studies involving companies in major geographic markets. You'll also find a framework you can use to ensure compliance with employee privacy regulations. Read on to learn more. Posted: 14 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Business Law \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Employee Monitoring \| Employee Privacy \| Employment Law \| Endpoint Security \| Federal Law \| Handheld Device Security \| Intellectual Property Law \| Laws \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Privacy Rights \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| State Law \| Wireless Security

Responding to—and recovering from—sophisticated security attacks sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: In this resource, find four things you can do now to keep your organization safe. Learn what you need to know to effectively respond to and recover from sophisticated security attacks by reading on now. Posted: 14 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Server-Gated Cryptography: Providing Better Security for More Users sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover how Server-Gated Cryptography (SGC)-enabled SSL certificates are crucial to protecting your organization and your end-users in the threat-filled vastness of cyberspace. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 10 May 2013 TOPICS: Authentication \| Cybersecurity \| eCommerce \| Encryption Standards \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL

Your Data Under Siege: Defend It with Encryption sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: If your data fell into the wrong hands, would you be able to keep it private? This white paper explores how a mobile workforce stretches your secured perimeter, and why encryption should be mandatory cyber protection at all endpoints. Learn different encryption types as well as the best choices for your company Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 10 May 2013 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Digital Certificates and Microsoft Internet Information Services sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: This guide will help you test, purchase, install, and use a digital certificate on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), the web server software included with Windows Server. It also includes best practices for securing IIS and for ongoing management of digital certificates, and their encryption keys. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 10 May 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| SSL

Code Signing sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how code signing certificates use a combination of encryption keys and technologies to ensure the integrity of code, as well as to communicate the identity of code publishers. Discover how code signing can develop trust between you and your customers. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Your Data Under Siege: Guard the Gaps with Patch Management sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: Are you inviting cybercriminals to attack by neglecting needed patches or attempting to manage the patch effort in house? This white paper looks at how cybercriminals are utilizing weaknesses in trusted applications to distribute malware, as well as challenges in trying to track and patch such weaknesses, such as resources, cost, and accuracy. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Ponemon Study: 2012 Cost of Cyber Crime sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This resource helps quantify the economic impact of cyber attacks. Read now for a better understanding of the cost of cyber crime, and gain valuable insight on how to determine the appropriate amount of investment and resources needed to mitigate the devastating consequences of an attack. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

HP Inform Issue 9 sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: The cloud, mobile technologies and social networking oﬀer new business opportunities, but also create some of your biggest security challenges. Innovative security solutions can help you manage risk, be compliant and maximize your investments. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Transforming SIEM Into Early Warning System for Advanced Threats sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: Reactive security just won't cut it in today's threat landscape; APTs and other advanced threats require an advanced security strategy. This whitepaper details how you can use your SIEM for proactive detection and mitigation of such threats. View now to learn more! Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Log Management \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Symantec Serves The Unique Needs of Public Sector sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Uncover a set of solutions built to improve public sector organizations' ability to protect and manage critical information without limiting accessibility and availability for users. Posted: 02 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| Government Information Security \| Governments \| Public Sector \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Is Big Data Worth Its Weight in Security Gold? sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: Explore this resource to discover how big data is transforming security analytics and the ways in which organizations are effectively utilizing this information to proactively tackle today's top security threats. Posted: 02 May 2013 \| Published: 02 May 2013 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Analytics \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Securing the E-Learning Infrastructure sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Discover why traditional educational security strategies won't work in the age of E-Learning and uncover details of an information security and management solution available to help you maintain educational compliance and security. Posted: 02 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Authentication \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| eLearning \| Information Management \| Information Security \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

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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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