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ALSO CALLED: P3P, Security Protocols, Information Security Standards DEFINITION: P3P (Platform for Privacy Preferences) is a protocol that specifies a way to determine if a Web site's security policies meet a user's privacy requirements. P3P includes a machine-readable vocabulary and syntax that can be used to describe Web site security policies and consumers' self-identified privacy preferences. When a user requests a Web page, that Web site's P3P policy files are sent to the … Definition continues below.
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Security in the Cloud sponsored by SunGard Availability Services WHITE PAPER: Is your data safe in the cloud? Explore this resource to compare public, private and hybrid cloud computing approaches, and discover the 4 layers of cloud security that ensures that your data is protected from unauthorized access. Learn what critical security features you should look for in a cloud provider. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage \| Private Cloud \| Security Management \| Security Standards

2012 Buyers Guide to Web Protection sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies today’s most critical web threats and provides checklists for you to identify and evaluate the security capabilities you need for the best web protection. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Cybercrime Battle Basics sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: This paper shows you how integrated approaches that look beyond the firewall and single technology defenses can defend your company from emerging fraud threats. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

2011 FFIEC Authentication Guidance: A New Standard For Online Banking Security sponsored by PhoneFactor WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of the updated FFIEC Guidance on Authentication and addresses the threat landscape which helped define it. View now to explore the gap between the previous guidance and this latest update, and why methods like out-of-band authentication with transaction verification are key to protecting online banking today. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| FFIEC \| FFIEC Compliance \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Online Banking Services \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Adhering to Government Standards: Common Criteria and Procurement Specifications sponsored by DLT Solutions WHITE PAPER: Advances in technology and threats have shifted the way we approach protecting national security systems and information. All commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) information assurance (IA)-enabled products acquired by Government departments and agencies must be subject to a standardized evaluation process. Learn how RedHat meets these requirements. Posted: 23 Dec 2011 \| Published: 23 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Security Management \| Security Standards

E-Guide: Securing the cloud sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: The cloud has become a very popular way to cut costs and get ahead but the need for security standards is increasing at a rapid pace. Individuals all over, in diverse areas of business want to know that their information will/can be safe in the cloud. Read this expert E-Guide to gain an understanding for a necessary security standard in the cloud. Posted: 21 Dec 2011 \| Published: 21 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Tackling the Hurdles of Legacy File Transfers sponsored by Open Text WHITE PAPER: File exchange is an integral part of daily business life but the problems with current methods make it into a proverbial marathon. File transfer methods include FTP, physical transfers, and personal emails which lack security, compliance, and efficiency. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions are the answer to the question, "How do I send this?" Posted: 15 Nov 2011 \| Published: 15 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Data Migration \| Data Security \| File Management Programs \| File Transfer Protocols \| FTP \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Do customers trust your website? sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: Computing conducted a survey to investigate what IT decision makers looked for when assessing the security of their websites. This paper features a detailed discussion of key findings and the implications for those trying to retain a competitive edge in a challenging online market place. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 25 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

10 Essential Security Policies sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Writing a corporate security policy might seem complex, but ultimately it is a collection of many small policies. These ten security policies (or sub-policies) are essential to every organization, regardless of size, location, age, mission, or the product or service produced, and are presented here (in no particular order). Posted: 26 May 2011 \| Published: 26 May 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Firewall Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Passwords \| Privacy Rights \| Security Policies \| Security Standards

14 Security Policy Tips sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Every organization needs a security policy, whether it's a business of one or a multi-national corporation. In this white paper, expert James Michael Stewart reveals 14 key tips for both organizations new to security policies and those looking to tighten up their defenses. Posted: 19 May 2011 \| Published: 19 May 2011 TOPICS: IT Best Practices \| IT Governance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Work Environment

Log Management: How to Develop the Right Strategy for Business and Compliance sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK WHITE PAPER: Organizations need a business-based approach to creating a log management strategy that will help them detect attacks, deal with mounds of data collected by network and security devices, and meet compliance requirements. This white paper will outline a five step process which will help reduce the complexity of this process. Posted: 23 Aug 2010 \| Published: 23 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance reporting software \| Compliance Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

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SECURITY STANDARDS DEFINITION (continued): … P3P (Platform for Privacy Preferences) is a protocol that specifies a way to determine if a Web site's security policies meet a user's privacy requirements. P3P includes a machine-readable vocabulary and syntax that can be used to describe Web site security policies and consumers' self-identified privacy preferences. When a user requests a Web page, that Web site's P3P policy files are sent to the browser, which compares the files with the user's privacy preferences and delivers an alert if there is a conflict between the two. P3P was developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) as a means of increasing consumer confidence in online transactions.
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