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ALSO CALLED: System Security, Closed Loop Security, Systems Security, Computer Security, Active Security Solutions DEFINITION: Trusted computing is a broad term that refers to technologies and proposals for resolving computer security problems through hardware enhancements and associated software modifications. Several major hardware manufacturers and software vendors, collectively known as the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), are cooperating in this venture and have come up with specific plans. The TCG develops and promotes … Definition continues below.
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Panda Cloud Protection: Simply… Evolution sponsored by Panda Security WHITE PAPER: Cost optimization is the main reason clients opt for IT services hosted in the cloud. Consequently it is one of the technologies expected to mature most rapidly and to attract many new players into the arena. Read this white paper to learn more about cloud security and Panda’s cloud security solutions. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Closing Wireless Loopholes for PCI Compliance and Security sponsored by AirMagnet, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Merchants who process payment cards need dedicated wireless monitoring systems that offer full traffic analysis and comprehensive security solutions to identify wireless security loopholes, provide solutions, and document compliance for audits. Read this white paper to learn more about ensuring PCI compliance in your wireless network. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Information Security \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Doing More with Less: Automating IT Services in Your Midsize Business sponsored by N-able Technologies WHITE PAPER: Driven by mounting compliance, security, globalization and competition issues, IT Professionals in midsize businesses are under heavy pressure to increase efficiencies and work within tighter budgets. Services automation is a proven way for addressing these challenges. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Business Management \| Business Process Automation Software \| Globalization \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| SMBs

Log Management: How to Develop the Right Strategy sponsored by SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides guidance on how to develop a strategic approach to managing and monitoring logs, a key function required for compliance with many regulatory mandates and a critical defense against security threats. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Log Management \| Network Forensics \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Event Management

The Essentials Series: Security Information Management sponsored by SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This collection of articles from Realtime Publishers presents a clear and concise overview of security information management (SIM). The articles present the business case for SIM, operational and organizational issues, and hints and tips for ensuring a successful SIM implementation. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Log Management \| Network Event Correlation \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

How to Sell Network Security to the Healthcare Industry sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Use this white paper to enhance your knowledge of healthcare IT spending decisions and how to successfully engage the healthcare market with the right technology services and solutions. With a heightened awareness of industry trends, challenges, players, and needs, you will be better equipped to sell to healthcare providers. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| Sales Channels \| Security \| Security Spending

How to Sell Network Security to the Retail Industry sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the nature of the retail marketplace moving forward and identifies the drivers behind retailers’ interest in data, network, and transaction security. Learn who the key decision makers in retail really are and find out how they play different roles depending on their size. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Retail Channels \| Sales Channels \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Spending

Security Intelligence: Essential Decision Support for Security, Compliance and Risk Management Operations sponsored by SenSage Inc. WHITE PAPER: The digital infrastructure used by businesses and governments is more sophisticated, more complex and more vital than ever. Read this paper to learn about Security Intelligence and Event Data Warehouse solutions that are purpose-built to address the decision support requirements of security, risk, and compliance operations. Posted: 01 Dec 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Warehouse Architectures \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Spending

A Guide to Cyber Crime Security in 2010 sponsored by eEye Digital Security WHITE PAPER: Internet crime is easy to commit, highly lucrative, and largely under-policed. The cyber crime economy is a vibrant, worldwide market that is spreading at an alarmingly dangerous rate. This whitepaper will cover trends behind internet vulnerabilities as well as the methods and solutions available today to help combat this pandemic. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Published: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

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

Risk Management: Protect and Maximize Stakeholder Value sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: All companies must take risks to survive, and the most successful companies are those that actively integrate risk management into their decision-making processes. This white paper explains how a risk management program can help identify opportunities for value creation while also protecting against potential threats. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Performance Management \| Business Process Management \| Data Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats

Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Scale Out Storage Architecture: Reaching for the Cloud sponsored by Forsythe WHITE PAPER: Organizations concerned about IT budgets, need to be prepared to discuss cloud storage in the near future. The reality is that there are already enterprises using cloud storage effectively. Is it the answer for your organization? It might be--and the intent of this paper is to provide definitions, considerations and insights. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Centers \| High Availability \| Private cloud computing \| Public cloud computing \| Scalability Testing \| Security \| Storage Architectures \| Storage Best Practices

How to Protect Data Against Theft and Ensure That it Remains Confidential - No Matter Where it is Stored sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces SafeGuard Enterprise 5.40, an innovative solution from Sophos that fulfills all the requirements a company could have for protecting confidential data on mobile PCs and data media. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Published: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Storage Management

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

Why Traditional Anti-Malware Solutions Are No Longer Enough sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Mapping Application Security To Business Value: Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk by ensuring that your web applications are secure. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

What Executives Need to Know About Web Application Development Security sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Web Application Security

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

Top-10 Guide for Protecting Sensitive Data from Malicious Insiders sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Securing Web Applications and Databases for PCI Compliance sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: This paper, designed for security and compliance professionals, illustrates how to achieve compliance on three of the most costly and complex sections: requirements 3, 6, and 10 of PCI DSS. This paper also highlights how Web application and database appliances can deliver resource effective compliance while maintaining cost efficiency. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Spending \| Web Application Security

Making Sense of Man-in-the-Browser: Strategies for Mitigating a Menacing Threat sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: The increasing implementation of strong two-factor authentication has challenged fraudsters to develop new methods to target online users. One of the latest tactics fraudsters are employing is the use of Trojans to launch man-in-the-browser attacks. Read on to learn more about this type of attack and how to defend against it. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Cybersecurity \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Web Application Security \| Web Browsers

Network Forensics Survey: Most Networks are Unprepared for Quick Response sponsored by Solera Networks WHITE PAPER: More than 60% of large enterprises believe a significant network breach is likely within the next 3 years, yet most are not capable of effectively discovering the full scope of incidents. This survey details how management and staff within large organizations view the importance of being prepared to respond to network security incidents. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Hardware \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

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

Information Security Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk through the use of an effective enterprise information security program. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Management \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

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SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … specifications for the protection of computer resources from threats posed by malicious entities without infringing on the rights of end users.Microsoft defines trusted computing by breaking it down into four technologies, all of which require the use of new or improved hardware at the personal computer (PC) level: Memory curtaining -- prevents programs from inappropriately reading from or writing to each other's memory. Secure input/output (I/O) -- addresses threats from spyware such as keyloggers and programs that capture the contents of a display. Sealed storage -- allows computers to securely …
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