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May 23, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting, 3A, Access Authentication and Authorization, Administration (Security), Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting DEFINITION: Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) is a term for a framework for intelligently controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the information necessary to bill for services. These combined processes are considered important for effective network management and security.As the first process, authentication provides a way of identifying a … Definition continues below.
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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

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

451 Group Research Report: Intel-McAfee links up identity-in-the-cloud SSO with salesforce.com sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Industry analyst Steve Coplan of The 451 Group takes a close look at the recent beta release of Intel Cloud SSO and places it in the context of the rapidly evolving cloud service broker market for mediating user ids and application APIs for cloud access. View now to learn more. Posted: 02 Apr 2012 \| Published: 02 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Cloud CRM \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management

7 Tips for Achieving Active Directory Compliance sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: Discover 7 key tips to help you achieve and maintain compliance in Active Directory, including what to keep an eye on, warning signs to look out for and how to leverage auditing tools to simplify the process in this essential resource. Posted: 13 Apr 2012 \| Published: 13 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Identity Management \| Security \| Windows Server 2008 R2

Access Control Excellence (ACE) Survey sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: Take this survey and find out how well your current access control solution is working, and learn where you can find a more effective one. Posted: 14 Jun 2011 \| Published: 14 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authorization \| Cloud Computing \| Compliance Audits \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Security Policies \| Surveys

activEcho: Driving Secure Enterprise File Sharing and Syncing in the Enterprise sponsored by GroupLogic WHITE PAPER: GroupLogic’s new activEcho is the industry’s only secure Enterprise File Sharing and Syncing solution that balances the need for simplicity for the end user, and the security, management and flexibility required by the enterprise. This paper provides an in-depth view into the security features and benefits of activEcho. Posted: 14 Mar 2012 \| Published: 14 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Data Synchronization \| Disaster Recovery \| File Sharing Protocols \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

AD to LDAP Through Virtualization sponsored by Radiant Logic, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Most enterprises already have a heavy investment in Active Directory. Find out how your business can leverage AD for a more efficient and responsive identity management system. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Directory Services \| Identification Systems \| LDAP \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Advanced Authentication Goes Mainstream: Remote and Mobile Users are the Norm sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: As users demand more remote access using a variety of endpoints, organizations must implement advanced authentication solutions to ensure the protection of their business. This webcast explores the importance of implementing risk appropriate, multi-layered authentication, and the key factors to consider when selecting an approach. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Premiered: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Mobile Device Management \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Security Management

Applications and best practices to keep your mobile devices secure sponsored by Good Technology EGUIDE: Uncover best practices for keeping your mobile devices and applications secure. Posted: 06 Mar 2012 \| Published: 06 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Corporate Governance \| Encryption Standards \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Network Applications Software \| Network Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Best practice for codes signing certificates sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to explore recent security breaches and the reasons they occurred. Also, review best practices that can help you ensure that the private keys associated with code signing certificates are protected. Posted: 18 Apr 2012 \| Published: 18 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Code Management \| Digital Certificates \| Digital Signatures \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Systems

Better Leveraging Active Directory sponsored by Radiant Logic, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Find out how your business can have a better and more efficient identity management system in this white paper. Posted: 14 Apr 2011 \| Published: 14 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authorization \| Directory Services \| Identity Management \| Infrastructure Services \| LDAP \| SSO

Beyond the Checkbox: A Sustainable Approach to Access Certification sponsored by Aveksa WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows you how to create a sustainable approach to access certifications and discusses how it enables your company to establish full visibility of user entitlements and roles and automate access certifications and compliance reporting. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Security Overview sponsored by BlackBerry WEBCAST: Tune into this webcast to learn about the security measures included in the BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0, ranging from data leak prevention to wiping to authentication. Discover how these initiatives can let you rest easy and allow your employees to use these devices in the workplace. Posted: 22 Mar 2012 \| Premiered: 22 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi

Data Security: A Government Perspective sponsored by VASCO Data Security International WHITE PAPER: Uncover how VASCO’s strong authentication solutions enabled multiple government organizations to secure access to critical networks and applications. Posted: 06 Mar 2012 \| Published: 06 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Passwords \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Tokens

Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms sponsored by BlackBerry WHITE PAPER: This study reveals how today’s four leading mobile operating systems compare based upon twelve categories of security and management criteria. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Email \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Mac OS \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Windows

Enterprise Single Sign On sponsored by tools4ever WHITE PAPER: With organizations operating on variety of network and internet-based applications, users are often faced with complex passwords to gain access. However, this can lead to a number of issues such as user frustration, unsafe practices and higher costs. In this paper, explore the benefits of Enterprise SSO solutions and how they can meet your needs. Posted: 18 May 2012 \| Published: 18 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Password Management \| Security Management \| SSO

FoxT Enterprise Access Management sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: Uncover an enterprise access management approach that can help strengthen security, enforce compliance and streamline administration across the entire enterprise. View now to explore its four essential elements including centralized administration, contextual authentication, adaptive authorization, and automated audit and compliance reporting. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit sponsored by Gartner EVENT: The Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit is the most valuable information update for all matters IAM, and covers everything today’s organizations need to adopt to deliver effective IAM, a more accountable and transparent organizational culture, and real value for the enterprise. Posted: 05 Mar 2012 \| Published: 05 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

GroupLogic extends mobile sync support with new activEcho product sponsored by GroupLogic WHITE PAPER: Learn the details about a new solution that provides file management to all devices – from desktops to smartphones – and allows anywhere-anytime access to corporate files. Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Published: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Data Synchronization \| File Sharing Protocols \| File Transfer Protocols \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| NAS \| Passwords \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Windows

Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Authentication Solutions sponsored by PhoneFactor WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you choose the two-factor solution that is right for your business. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Biometrics \| Password Management \| Security Best Practices \| Smart Cards \| SMS \| TCO

How Can I Obtain Identity and Access Management as a Cloud Service? sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: As organizations grapple with shrinking budgets and pressures for more agility while maintaining security, cloud computing has emerged as a viable option to meet these needs. In this paper, uncover a hosted cloud service that provides identity and access management capabilities without having to deploy or manage a large IT infrastructure. Posted: 10 May 2012 \| Published: 10 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management

Identity is the New Perimeter sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: The increasing adoption of cloud services has greatly impacted the way organizations must manage identity and access. In this webcast, explore the need for a new model for identity management and authentication and uncover how to effectively secure and manage control of access to the new, distributed application environment. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Premiered: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Software as a Service

Implementing PCI Compliance with ScriptLogic sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: To protect cardholder data, organizations must take steps to meet the latest PCI compliance standards. Find out how your company can safeguard data in this step-by-step guide. Posted: 19 Apr 2012 \| Published: 19 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance Software \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security

Leveraging Security In a Global Enterprise sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: This white paper will tell you why Enterprise Access Management can keep your business network more secure than other security tools, and will also help a CIO and CISO work together to achieve their top security goals. Posted: 13 Jun 2011 \| Published: 13 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| CIOs \| CISOs \| Data Centers \| Data Security \| Security Policies

Leveraging the Power of iPhone and iPad in the Enterprise sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover how iPhones and iPads are changing the workplace and how you can integrate them into your enterprise application management strategy. Posted: 23 Feb 2012 \| Published: 23 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Monitoring \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Mobile Device Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

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AAA DEFINITION (continued): … user, typically by having the user enter a valid user name and valid password before access is granted. The process of authentication is based on each user having a unique set of criteria for gaining access. The AAA server compares a user's authentication credentials with other user credentials stored in a database. If the credentials match, the user is granted access to the network. If the credentials are at variance, authentication fails and network access is denied.Following authentication, a user must gain authorization for doing certain tasks. After logging into a system, for instance, the …
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