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May 23, 2013

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Vulnerability Management
ALSO CALLED: Vulnerabilities DEFINITION: Process to determine whether to eliminate, mitigate, or tolerate vulnerabilities based on risk and cost. VM consists of a number of specific steps such as: asset management, auditing, remediation, and reporting. This process is continuous and creates a closed feedback loop for ongoing network threat management.
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Small and Midsize Business Guide to Mobile Security sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: SMBs are in no way any less of a target for cyber criminals. This whitepaper outlines the key information SMB leaders and security professionals need to know about the vulnerabilities that exist today and how to keep devices, applications and data secure. Posted: 13 Feb 2013 \| Published: 13 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| SMBs \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Protect your IT systems with next generation security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This informative resource outlines the need for more comprehensive IT systems security. Inside, discover common motivators behind cyberattacks, learn where your systems are vulnerable, and identify the next generation strategies that can help you achieve security success -- read on to learn more. Posted: 04 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: IT Management \| IT Systems \| Malware \| Password Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

How to Deal with Today's Multi-Platform, Multi-Vendor Patch Management Mess sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Organizations need a comprehensive patch management solution which provides endpoint protection beyond the typical operating system in order to effectively and efficiently minimize risks caused by the vulnerabilities that are inevitable in modern computing systems. Posted: 04 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Managing Threats In The Digital Age sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Discover why managing security threats in the digital age and addressing security, risk, and compliance have moved beyond a technical problem to a C-suite priority – and what you need to do about it. Posted: 01 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| CEOs \| CFOs \| CIOs \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Intellectual Property \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint: How to Check Unknown Apps at the Door sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Antivirus and patch management are vital layers of defense. But their limitations leave your systems vulnerable. Intelligent whitelisting adds a layer of flexible, dynamic application control to truly protect your endpoints. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint - Back to Basics with Patch and Configuration Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Patch and configuration management is Security 101—the most fundamental and cost-effective means of protecting your endpoints. But when it comes to configuring and patching endpoints, many organizations aren't keeping up with changing realities. Here's how to get back on track with patch and configuration management. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Defeating Advanced Persistent Threat Malware sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: DNS-exploiting – or advanced persistent threat (APT) – malware is the most costly, sophisticated, and difficult of malwares to deal with. Did you know a DNS firewall can help? Read this whitepaper to learn more! Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Domain Name Systems \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Small and Midsize Business Guide to Mobile Security sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: In this exclusive FAQ for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), find the answers to all of your pressing mobile security questions. Inside, discover how and where SMBs are at risk, what to look for in a mobile security solution, the challenges and benefits of bring-your-own-device (BYOD), and more. Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| SMBs \| Vulnerability Management

Proving Your Vulnerability Compliance: Patches, Configuration, Reports and More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores your strategies for simplifying and streamlining your vulnerability compliance efforts. Read on to see how you can make patch management and configuration auditing consistent and automated, allowing you to save both time and money. Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Configuration Management \| Patch Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Weaponized Malware - A Clear and Present Danger sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Weaponized malware and advanced persistent threats raise the bar on endpoint security. Originally intended for cyber-espionage and cyber-warfare, these sophisticated attacks are now available to any cyber-criminal. How can security pros protect their organizations from these emerging perils? Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Busy IT Professional's Guide to Vulnerability Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Don't leave your endpoint unpatched and insecurely configured. Mitigate your endpoint risks by implementing these five tips that will help you keep endpoints patched and avoid preventable attacks. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

2013 State of the Endpoint Security Report sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Consult this exclusive resource for a complete overview of the state of the modern endpoint. Discover the major threats that are putting endpoints at risk – such as malware and mobile vulnerabilities – and learn all you need to know to remove the barriers preventing complete endpoint protection by reading on now. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Vulnerability Management

The Rising Threat of Corporate Cybercrime: Cybercriminal Motives and Methods sponsored by Trusteer WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, uncover the major cybercriminal attack methods and motives, and learn what modern cybercrime means for endpoint security. Also inside, discover the growing need for effective antimalware – read on to learn more today. Posted: 20 Dec 2012 \| Published: 20 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Intellectual Property \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Evolving Endpoint Malware Detection: Dealing with Advanced and Targeted Attacks sponsored by Trusteer WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a complete overview of the needs of modern endpoint security. Inside, discover the dangers posed by advanced malware, the vulnerabilities introduced by new workplace trends, and key strategies for detecting and resisting endpoint threats – read on to learn more. Posted: 12 Dec 2012 \| Published: 12 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Cloud Security \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Vulnerability Management

Endpoint Security Management Buyers Guide sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This report, developed by analyst firm Securosis, is focused on helping you understand what features and functions are important – in the four critical areas of patch management, configuration management, device control, and file integrity monitoring. Posted: 06 Nov 2012 \| Published: 12 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Device Control Software \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Information Security Magazine – October 2012 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn about some of the threats that are going on in your network that you may not be seeing. Find out why it's time to upgrade to total security intelligence and a next-generation security information event management (SIEM) system. Posted: 02 Oct 2012 \| Published: 02 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

DDoS and Downtime Considerations for Risk Management sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to develop a better understanding of evaluating risk in today's distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Learn about some of the risks of DDoS-related downtime and what you can do to avoid these problems. Posted: 25 Sep 2012 \| Published: 25 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Distributed Data Management \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Forrester - Close the security gap with vulnerability sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn how independent vulnerability research improved companies' threat awareness and ability to update security devices quickly. Uncover more about the key findings from this study and develop a better understanding on vulnerability management. Posted: 19 Sep 2012 \| Published: 19 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services

The Urgent Need to rethink Security Using the Cloud sponsored by Qualys WHITE PAPER: This informative resource describes the many benefits that accompany the shift to a cloud-based security strategy. Discover how you can simplify, centralize, and enhance everything from endpoint security to compliance. Reduce web app vulnerabilities and manage threats with ease -- read on to learn more. Posted: 18 Jan 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Managed Security Services \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Improving Tools and Techniques to Combat Malware Evolution sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Some researchers are working hard to create tools that strengthen malware analysis and improve security. Read this expert guide to learn more about what look look for in malware and the threat actors behind the scenes. Posted: 09 Oct 2012 \| Published: 09 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Operational Support Systems \| Security \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

STATE OF DNS AVAILABILITY REPORT sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn more about the domain name system vulnerabilities that you should keep in mind for the busy season. Find out some of the challenges of availability and the impact downtime can have on your enterprise by accessing this resource. Posted: 26 Sep 2012 \| Published: 26 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Domain Name System Management \| Domain Name Systems \| Network Security \| Security \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services \| Web Services Management

IBM X-Force 2011 Trend and Risk Report CIO Security Priorities sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative white paper to learn more about the attack trends in 2011 including external network and security breaches. Discover key ways to prevent leaked customer data and inaccessible web services by analyzing the risks before it's too late. Posted: 24 Sep 2012 \| Published: 24 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| SQL \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

2012 - Endpoint Security Best Practices Survey sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative resource to find out more about securing your endpoints. It outlines the best practices to avoid a cyber-attack along with many other helpful recommendations. Posted: 06 Sep 2012 \| Published: 06 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Firewall Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Small Businesses \| Spyware \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Patch management: Fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited sponsored by GFI LanGuard WHITE PAPER: Software updates are constant, and it's one of the most challeneging and resource-intensive tasks for an IT department. Securing vulnerabilities remains one of the most essential updates for IT pros. View this informative white paper to learn more about effective patch managment. Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

GFI Reviews and awards sponsored by GFI LanGuard WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to read reviews and uncover the awards given to one particular network security and vulnerability scanner by 80 different websites and critics. Learn why this award-winning solution is trusted by so many organizations across the globe! Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services

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