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ALSO CALLED: Data Protection, Data-security, Data Theft, 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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What Every Managed Service Provider Should Know About Cloud Storage sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital WHITE PAPER: Cloud storage presents Managed Service Providers an exciting opportunity to help customers accommodate data growth, but can raise doubts about security, privacy, and compliance. As THINKStrategies notes, choosing the right cloud storage partner is essential to maintaining customers’ trust. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Management \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Stewardship \| Data Storage \| Storage Management \| Storage Standards

Iron Mountain’s Cloud-Based Protection for Servers sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital WHITE PAPER: Managed Service Providers working with smaller businesses can help them better protect their data with two cloud-based strategies from Iron Mountain. Learn how LiveVault and CloudRecovery can bring your customers peace of mind. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Cloud Computing \| Data Management \| Data Migration \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Disk Backups

New Enterprise Desktop E-Zine Volume 2: User Virtualization - The Final Layer sponsored by SearchEnterpriseDesktop EZINE: One barrier to the mass adoption of desktop virtualization is that users are often reluctant to surrender their highly personalized profiles. This issue of New Enterprise Desktop eZine takes a look at how user virtualization is breaking through this barrier-without taking away users' individuality. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Security \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Private cloud computing \| Public cloud computing \| User Needs Assessments \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Windows Server Software

EVault Remote Disaster Recovery sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company PRODUCT REVIEW: EVault Remote Disaster Recovery Service (RDR) is a hosted service to help you quickly recover your key servers and data after a site disaster, and remotely access them in a secure virtual environment. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Deduplication \| Data Management \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Hosting Services \| Online Backups \| Remote Backups

The Keys to Disaster Recovery Planning: i365’s EVault Disaster Recovery Solutions help protect you from losing valuable data due to complete site outage sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company WHITE PAPER: Disasters happen in many ways and can disrupt or even completely destroy your business. What happens if and when disaster strikes? Do you have duplicate copies of your mission critical data stored offsite? How fast and reliable will your recovery of information be? Will your company survive? Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Deduplication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Replication \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Online Backups \| Security Threats

Ten Steps to Safeguard Small Business Data sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company WHITE PAPER: Your small business has distinct needs that differ from either consumers or larger businesses. Here are ten steps to help you to protect your data if your resources are limited? Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Deduplication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| SMBs

Data Privacy Compliance Report sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions ASSESSMENT TOOL: 44 states now have privacy laws in force. Combine those with PCI, HIPAA, SOX, etc., and it's difficult to comply with all the laws that apply to your Enterprise. Now we've made it simple. Just take 8 minutes to answer these 8 questions. Then click "submit" to receive your customized report. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| HIPAA Compliance \| Privacy Rights \| Records Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Virtual Desktops and the Pano System sponsored by Pano Logic, Inc WHITE PAPER: Pano Logic® is the first company to offer a complete, purpose-built solution for virtual desktops combining a unique zero-client endpoint device with centralized tools designed specifically for the tasks of deployment and managing virtual desktops. Posted: 13 Nov 2009 \| Published: 13 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Power Management \| Data Security \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Productivity \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Presentation Transcript: Insider Threats -- an Interview with Bill Crowell -- Former Deputy Director of the NSA sponsored by Imperva PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this presentation transcript. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection – especially around mission-critical applications and databases. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Risk Assessment \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Anatomy of a Database Attack sponsored by Imperva WEBCAST: Corporate databases are in constant danger. Outside criminals can exploit web applications and employees with malicious intent present an even greater threat. This webcast traces the steps involved in breaking into a database and presents a reference architecture and checklist for implementing iron-clad database security measures. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Threats \| SQL

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

Intel IT Technology Center sponsored by Intel MICROSITE: The resources compiled here explore ways your organization can work to achieve high performance computing. Read more about boosting server performance, how you can power desktops, increasing mobility and securing client systems. These tools will provide you with information to help your organization deliver the best overall performance. Period. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Power Management \| Data Centers \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| High Performance Computing \| IT Management \| Laptop Computers \| Multi-core Processors \| Notebook Computers \| Productivity \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Software Development Tools \| Software Implementation \| TCO \| WiMAX

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

PCI DSS Compliance Survey Results sponsored by Imperva ANALYST REPORT: The findings of this survey suggest that despite PCI DSS regulation companies are still struggling with data security. However, it also suggests that companies that take a strategic approach to PCI compliance go through fewer data breaches. Learn more about leveraging PCI to get a broader, more effective, and more cost efficient security program. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security

The RSA Authentication Decision Tree: Selecting the Best Authentication Solution for Your Business sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of the Authentication Decision Tree; examines the five factors critical to selecting an authentication solution; and offers a clear guide to selecting the right solution that effectively balances risk, cost and end user convenience. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Passwords

Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite: Highly Secure & Reliable Cloud Services sponsored by Microsoft VIDEO: Where can you find one complete and highly secure suite of productivity tools that all work together? With cloud services, you can deliver fully hosted online productivity tools for real-time communication and collaboration that are all designed to work together. The Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite is one stop shopping in the cloud. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Communications Software \| Data Centers \| Data Security \| Instant Messaging Software \| Productivity \| SLA \| Web Conferencing Software

Identity and Information Security Integration sponsored by Courion Corporation WHITE PAPER: In the past, identity management and information security solutions were often procured, implemented, and managed independently with different tools, processes, and organizational units. This separation is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Why? Read this white paper for the answer. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authorization \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Information Security

USPM Manages SharePoint Environments, Sites, Users & Security - Free Trial! sponsored by Metalogix TRIAL SOFTWARE: SharePoint's limited out-of-the-box administration utilities make management complex and burdensome, creating problems with permissions management, eliminating dead accounts and identifying orphaned sites along with increased SharePoint staff time. See how administrators use web-based Metalogix Universal SharePoint Manager to manage SharePoint. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Collaborative Master Data Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Database Administration \| Microsoft Office \| Windows Server Software

E-discovery Tutorial: E-discovery requests have growing impact on data storage sponsored by FTI Technology EGUIDE: The goal of this tutorial is to focus on the key issues involved in developing an e-discovery capability and to help organizations plan to become better prepared for the rigors of the e-discovery process. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Mining \| Data Modeling \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Electronic Discovery \| Information Management \| Information Standards \| Information Storage and Retrieval Systems

eGuide: Signature Vs. Anomaly-Based Behavior Analysis sponsored by TippingPoint EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: Firewall and intrusion prevention systems across various enterprise networks routinely log hundreds of hacker attempts a day. To prevent successful attacks, two key detection approaches have evolved: signature-based and anomaly-based network behavior analysis (NBA). This E-Guide details each approach along with the pros and cons. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Analyzer Software \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

5 Ways VMware vSphere Improves Backup and Recovery sponsored by Veeam Software WHITE PAPER: VMware's latest enterprise-level hypervisor product suite, vSphere, includes many new features and technological enhancements over its predecessor, VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3). This white paper focuses on how VMware improved various storage technologies, how they relate to data backup and recovery, and more. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backup Software \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| File Recovery Programs \| Storage Virtualization \| VMware \| VMware ESX \| VMware Infrastructure 3

VMware vSphere File Recovery Speed Increased by 95 Percent at Isaac Agnew (Holdings) Ltd. sponsored by Veeam Software CASE STUDY: Isaac Agnew (Holdings) Ltd is one of the largest car retailers in Northern Ireland. When they needed a fast backup and recovery solution for their VMware ESX environment that didn’t require hours of rebuilding data, they turned to the Veeam Backup & Replication solution. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Backup Software \| Data Management \| Data Replication \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| File Recovery Programs \| Network Performance \| VMware \| VMware ESX \| VMware Infrastructure 3

Managing Virtualization Risk sponsored by Integralis WHITE PAPER: Virtualization introduces an array of new security risk challenges including compliance, separation, data leakage, forensics, and much more. If your organization has already deployed a virtualized environment, read this paper for advice on how to review your infrastructure and establish best practices going forward. Posted: 09 Nov 2009 \| Published: 09 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Physical Security \| Data Security \| Security Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| Virtualization Security

Data Loss Prevention 2.0: Preventing the loss of confidential information via webmail, Facebook, wikis and blogs sponsored by Code Green Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In today’s technology rich environment organizations are finding employees often post sensitive company information to insecure or public Internet sites using Web 2.0 applications. Code Green Networks TrueDLP provides organizations with a complete data loss prevention solution to stop the loss or theft of confidential or proprietary information. Posted: 09 Nov 2009 \| Published: 09 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management

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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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