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The 7 Deadly Skills of The Perfect Employee sponsored by SkillSoft WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the 7 skills essential to employee success and how to keep your employees productive and satisfied. Posted: 23 Apr 2012 \| Published: 23 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| eLearning \| Employee Performance Management (EPM) \| IT Agents \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| Training Software

The 7 Deadly Skills Your IT Team Should Possess sponsored by SkillSoft WHITE PAPER: This resource examines IT skill shortages, how to minimise them within your company, and 7 deadly skills that your IT team should possess. Posted: 18 Apr 2012 \| Published: 18 Apr 2012 TOPICS: IT Agents \| IT Best Practices \| IT Departments \| IT Governance \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Systems \| Security Infrastructure

10 Tips For Overcoming IT Certification Struggles sponsored by SkillSoft WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the challenges and benefits of IT certification and includes tips for improving pass rates. Posted: 18 Apr 2012 \| Published: 18 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| IT Agents \| IT Best Practices \| IT Governance \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| IT Workforce

IT jobswatch – trends in media IT recuitment sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This quarters figures compiled by jobadswatch.co.uk show that during the fourth quarter of 2010 the IT jobs market for permanent staff being recruited by media organisations is up by 1.8%. This is the sixth consecutive quarter that has seen higher demand. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: IT Agents \| IT Consulting Services \| IT Industry \| IT Service Centers \| IT Workforce

Extending Reach and Ensuring Effectiveness of Leadership Development: The Role of Technology-Based Learning sponsored by SkillSoft WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses leadership development and the role of technology-based learning in leadership development programs. Posted: 18 Apr 2012 \| Published: 18 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Employee Performance Management (EPM) \| Executive Training \| IT Agents \| IT Workforce \| Leadership \| Training

2012 Security Outlook sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This report from the Corporate Executive Board, based on extensive research with Chief Information Security Officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012. Posted: 24 Feb 2012 \| Published: 24 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| CISOs \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Hackers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones

UK steps towards “Digital Britain” with the introduction of the Digital Economy Act 2010 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: In this article, we describe how some key Digital Britain proposals have been implemented in the Digital Economy Act 2010. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 25 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Digital Asset Management \| Digital Certificates \| Digital Rights Management \| Government Agencies (non-U.S.) \| Government Information Security

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

Self-signed certificates sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign WHITE PAPER: While many IT pros believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs, there are a number of other costs that they are not aware of. In this paper, explore the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and how working with a trusted security vendor can be an alternative approach. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Digital Certificates \| Managed Security Services \| Public Key Infrastructure \| Security Management \| SSL

The Hidden Costs of Self-Signed SSL Certificates sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Many IT professionals believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs. Unfortunately, aside from the certificate itself, there are a number of other costs. This paper uncovers the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and why they are costlier and riskier than working with a trusted security vendor. Posted: 09 May 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Digital Certificates \| Managed Security Services \| Public Key Infrastructure \| Security Management \| SSL \| TCO

Value of Vulnerability Research: Intrusion Prevention sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: This resource provides a summary of vulnerabilities that have been discovered and ranks the security organisations that discovered them. View now to explore where HP TippingPoint ranks and how it can help you protect your networks. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Security Management

The Security for Business Innovation Council (SBIC) report, 'Getting Ahead of Advanced Threats' sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: In an era of advanced threats, having greater situational awareness is vital for detecting and mitigating attacks. Unfortunately, most organizations lack the capability for intelligence gathering and analysis. In this comprehensive report, gain guidance from top security leaders on how to get ahead with intelligence-driven information security. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Enterprise Security Group Technology Brief: New Demands for Real-time Threat Management sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Today’s dynamic threat landscape demands a more flexible risk management model that can keep up with constant change. In this paper, uncover the security practices organizations need to embrace to meet these needs, including real-time risk management and threat detection. Posted: 05 Apr 2012 \| Published: 05 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Network Monitoring \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Evolving Security: 5 Reasons to Outsource Network Security Management in Today's Threat Environment sponsored by XO Communications WHITE PAPER: Discover five reasons why outsourcing your network security management can help you combat malware, hackers, and the evolving threat landscape. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Outsourcing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

How to handle requirements for risk assessment methodologies sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Over time, the information security/risk management profession has developed a variety of methods for assessing risk within an organization. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures

Is the mobile gambling market still a safe bet for business? sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper is based on Juniper Research’s August 2010 report entitled “Mobile Gambling Markets: Casinos, Lotteries and Betting 2010-2015.” Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile IP

Reduce Your Costs: Eliminate Critical Security Vulnerabilities with Development Testing sponsored by Coverity WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how Coverity is providing software developers with actionable information that enables them to manage security and quality defects early in the lifecycle, in their existing workflow, without requiring them to become security experts. Posted: 28 Nov 2011 \| Published: 28 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Security \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Software \| Software Best Practices \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Software Infrastructure \| Software Maintenance \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing

Stuxnet Under the Microscope sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This report is devoted to the analysis of the notorious Stuxnet worm (Win32/Stuxnet) that suddenly attracted the attention of virus researchers this summer. This report is primarily intended to describe targeted and semi-targeted attacks, and how they are implemented, focusing mainly on the most recent, namely Stuxnet. Posted: 04 Oct 2010 \| Published: 04 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| SCADA \| Storage Devices \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

How to tackle risk taxonomy sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This Technical Standard provides a taxonomy describing the factors that drive risk – their definitions and relationships. This Technical Standard is not a reference or tutorial on how to assess or analyze risk, as there are many such references already available. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices

Using Syslog Effectively for Security Troubleshooting sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the numerous ways that syslog messages can be used to enhance the secure deployment of an infrastructure of equipment from Cisco®. Syslog can not only be an essential auditing tool for network and administrative events, but also can be an effective troubleshooting tool. Posted: 25 Jan 2010 \| Published: 25 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring Software \| Reporting Software \| TCP \| Troubleshooting \| VPN

Five Steps to Managed Third-Party Application Security Risk sponsored by Veracode, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper outlines a five step process that enterprises can apply to their third-party application portfolio to gain visibility into their security state and make informed purchase, integration, deployment and maintenance decisions. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

The Next Generation IPS sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: Today’s organizations are faced with the growing challenge of advanced persistent threats (APTs). These attacks are more sophisticated and stealthier, using a variety of techniques to probe and gain access to high-value information. In this paper, uncover how to defend against APTs using a new innovative approach, Next Generation IPS. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Published: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Dell VMware Virtualized Storage: DR Insures Business Against Disaster and Downtime sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about Dell and VMware's powerful storage and virtualization solutions that allow organizations to cost-effectively construct and deploy a virtualized storage and disaster recovery infrastructure. Posted: 12 Oct 2010 \| Published: 12 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| SMBs \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Virtualization \| Virtual Machine Backups \| VMware \| VMware Disaster Recovery

Unruly USB Devices Expose Networks to Malware sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: It's pretty easy for organizations to get so wrapped up about what goes out on USB drives that they forget to protect against what comes in their environments via USB. And it's time that organizations got serious about this threat. The key to USB security is balancing productivity with protection. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| USB \| Virus Protection

2011 DDoS Attacks: Top 10 Trends & Truths sponsored by Neustar® WHITE PAPER: In this resource, explore the major DDoS trends that took place in 2011 and what to expect in 2012. View now to uncover 10 key trends that separate truth from industry myths to help you better prepare for what's to come. Posted: 09 Mar 2012 \| Published: 09 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Internet Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Information Security Magazine – October 2011 sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: 2011 has been an overwhelming year for security; complete with security breaches, subsequent attacks and an abundance of negative attention. This month’s edition of Information Security Magazine, brought to you by SearchSecurity.com, is looking past the negativity and focusing on the positive. Posted: 01 Oct 2011 \| Published: 01 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Open Information Security Management Maturity Model (O-ISM3) sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: The O-ISM3 is The Open Group framework for managing information security and information in the Open Information Security Management Maturity Model (O-ISM3) wider context. It aims to ensure that security processes in any organization are implemented so as to operate at a level consistent with that organization's business requirements. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Security Architectures \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

Virtualizing Enterprise Application Infrastructure with Oracle’s Chip Multithreading Technology sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper is intended to inform senior decision-makers about the business benefits associated with virtualizing IT infrastructure by using breakthrough CMT technology from Oracle. Posted: 11 Mar 2011 \| Published: 11 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Multithreading \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Systems Management

Security strategy essential to keep ahead of rapidly changing threats sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This 12-page Buyer’s Guide to Security aims to help CIOs and senior IT professionals decide when to rely on what is provided by infrastructure suppliers and when to turn to IT specialists. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems

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