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ALSO CALLED: Data Protection, Data-security, Data Theft, and Secure Data DEFINITION: Ransomware is a type of malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A ransomware program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected program, or a compromised or malicious Web site. Data kidnapping is not new, but has in the past usually targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used … Definition continues below.
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Healthcare solutions: Keeping your Data and Network Regulatory Compliant sponsored by Dorado Software WEBCAST: Learn how to expand your IT network and stay compliant. In this webcast see how you can improve network diagnostics, automate remediation, improve physician productivity and ER treatment times, streamline the HIPAA auditing process, boost clinician satisfaction, and much more -- all through one console. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Health Care Applications Software \| Health Care Industry \| HIPAA \| IT Management \| Network Management Software \| Network Monitoring \| Network Monitoring Software \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance

Adaptec Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection sponsored by Adaptec, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Adaptec Series 5Z RAID controllers with Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP - pronounced “zemcap”) provide maximum protection for cached data and eliminate the substantial costs and environmental impact of complex, messy and expensive Lithium Ion batteries, while improving cache protection and cache performance. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Published: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Cache \| Caching \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Centers \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| RAID

Security Event Monitoring for IBM System i/i-series/AS400 Systems sponsored by SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this whitepaper is to describe best practices for securing IBM System i/i-Series/AS400 systems and detail the AS400 monitoring service provided by SecureWorks. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Database Administration \| Database Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Software \| Security Spending

State of Internet Security: Protecting the Network sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Threats \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

DR in the Cloud Checklist sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company PODCAST: Tune into this podcast for a cloud computing disaster recovery (DR) checklist. Learn about various DR approaches for your cloud computing environment. Find out how to secure your data and how to get your DR objectives met by your cloud provider. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery

Maintaining DR Objectives in the Cloud sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn how to ensure your disaster recover (DR) needs are met by your cloud provider. Gain insight into the differences between standard and cloud-based DR approaches and how to incorporate your exiting DR plans. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery

Coast-to-Coast Compliance: State Privacy Laws and Their Coming Impact on Your IBM i sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions WEBCAST: This webcast explores the legal and business penalties that organizations face when they do not comply with privacy laws. Discover which of these laws apply specifically to your enterprise, which personally identifiable information (PII) you need to protect and where to find the critical data hiding in your networks. Posted: 30 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 30 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Legal Compliance Software \| Privacy Rights \| Regulatory Compliance \| Storage Security

Data Deduplication – Different Approaches for Different Environments sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: There are so many different types of deduplication: source, target, hash-based, delta differential-based, and global dedupe, for example. Read this presentation transcript for a discussion of data backup methods, data security, and data storage strategies for various environments. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Deduplication \| Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Data Storage

Zenith ARCA Price List sponsored by Zenith Infotech DATA SHEET: Check out this price list and specifications of all of Zenith's ARCA (Advanced Recovery and Continuity Appliance) models available. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Downtime \| Remote Office Connectivity \| ROBO \| Storage Management

Pragmatic Data Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference provides practical advice about securing your data. The presentation builds upon a basic, four-step model of discover, secure, monitor, and protect. Download these slides to learn how to overcome common data security issues. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Management

Pragmatic Database Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents a practical 5 step plan toward achieving greater standards of database security and compliance. These steps consist of discovering, securing, monitoring, protecting and managing your databases. Download the slides to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Administration \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Security \| Security Management

The Malware Report: Radisson Hotels Exposed by Guest Data Breach sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about a data breach at Radison Hotels. Unfortunately, an unknown number of their guests' credit card numbers were exposed to malicious hackers. In this podcast, Randy dishes out some advice on how to prevent this sort of data breach and what to do in the event that it’s already happened. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Security \| Kiosks \| Malware \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The Malware Report: Hotel Business Center PCs Strike Again sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about security issues with hotel business center computers. These are public computers and they often have insufficient security features. In this podcast, Randy shares some interesting things he’s found in hotel computers and gives some advice on using them safely. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Remote Access Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Zenith ARCA: Advanced Recovery and Continuity Appliance sponsored by Zenith Infotech WHITE PAPER: Learn how Freeland Community School District in Freeland, MI. used Zenith ARCA (Advanced Recovery & Continuity Appliance) to reduce management overheads, reduce RPO from 2 hours to 15 minutes. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Backup Software \| Business Continuity Planning Software \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| Email Management \| File Recovery Programs \| IT Infrastructure \| Storage Management

Presentation Transcript: Business Case for Data Protection Survey & Results sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript presents the results of a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company. The survey determines what senior executives think about the value proposition of corporate data protection efforts. Read on to learn more. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Secure and Compliant Collaboration and Access sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: As part of its comprehensive security framework, IBM offers a broad, unified array of integrated access authorization and identity management solutions that enable organizations to secure their collaboration and access processes in alignment with their overall business needs. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Business Systems \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Threats

10 Step Guide to Easy Data Loss Prevention sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: With increasingly strict regulations, organizations must secure confidential information against accidental or intentional loss. Beyond the financial risk and legal exposure, there's also the serious threat to your organization's public reputation to consider. Discover how to plug your data leaks by downloading the 10 step guide to Easy DLP. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Network Security \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security

Today's Blended Threats: Identifying and stopping the growing problem of Web-based attacks sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: Blended threats are spam stealth attacks, moving undetected through your mail servers—blending in with all the other email—until they strike. They can compromise personal or corporate data, "recruit" computers into a network of bots, or initiate keystroke recording that collects passwords and other information. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Email Security \| Hackers \| Integrated Threat Management \| Malware \| Spam \| Web Application Security

Data Masking: Process, Policies and Procedures sponsored by Micro Focus UK EGUIDE: Read this brief e-guide for an introduction to data masking. This guide provides an explanation of data masking, tips on how to implement it, and a list of data masking vendors. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Databases \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Policies \| Vendor Selection

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter 4: Best Practices for Prioritizing Security Spending sponsored by IBM EBOOK: Read this chapter for an exploration of best practices and topics to consider in security spending by framing them around four stages of IT management: assessing, designing, deploying, and monitoring/managing. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending, Chapter Two: Maximizing Effective Security Priorities sponsored by IBM EBOOK: A combination of technologies and practices can serve to protect assets and maintain operational efficiencies. Read this chapter for an examination of asset protection with a look at basic requirements for protecting business operations. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Process Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Infrastructure Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending

Case Study: DaimlerChrysler South Africa - Migrating Mission Critical Application Achieving Over 50% Cost Savings and Improving Service Levels sponsored by Micro Focus UK CASE STUDY: In October 2003, DaimlerChrysler South Africa decided that significant cost savings could be achieved by migrating its mission critical systems onto a contemporary low cost platform and in the process remove the mainframe. This case study presents the challenges the company faced as well as the solution and benefits achieved. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: COBOL \| Data Security \| High Availability \| IT Managers \| IT Spending \| ROI \| Software Migration \| TCO \| UNIX

Implementing an Effective Data Loss Prevention Solution for Your Network sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a thorough examination of data loss prevention and for a step-by-step guide for implementing an effective DLP solution in your organization. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intellectual Property \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Vault-Like Protection for 200 Financial Services Locations sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. CASE STUDY: Southern Management Corporation, a financial services company providing tax and loan services, required a tight lockdown of their cache of personal and confidential customer data, while allowing for easy administration from the small IT staff managing a widespread network. WatchGuard provided the perfect solution. Read on to learn how they did it Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Customer Privacy \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| VPN

Top 10 Threats to SME Data Security sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: For a no-nonsense perspective on the most common types of network and data compromises in small to medium-sized businesses, read this white paper. It lists the ten most common vectors of data compromise, with practical techniques and defenses to counter them. Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

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DATA SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm.In March 2006, ransomware known as Crypzip or Zippo circulated to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program also received an e-mail demanding $300, to be paid by electronic transfer, for the key required to unlock all their files. Security firm LURHQ, who discovered the exploit, said it was based on a similar scam conducted 15 years ago. Ransomware is said to have originated in Russia, It and other cyberextortion methods, such as DoS extortion, are becoming more common around the world. …
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