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DEFINITION: The NIST 800 Series is a set of documents that describe United States federal government computer security policies, procedures and guidelines. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a unit of the Commerce Department. The documents are available free of charge, and can be useful to businesses and educational institutions, as well as to government agencies.NIST 800 Series publications … Definition continues below.
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The Modern Security Threat and Regulatory Compliance sponsored by Bytware, Inc. WEBCAST: SOX-style legislation and the evolving threat from viruses is challenging the ability of IT management to keep up with security requirements. This webcast explains why so many systems are at risk and what you can do to mitigate these threats. Posted: 29 Sep 2008 \| Premiered: Sep 29, 2008 TOPICS: CobiT \| Data Security \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Virus Protection \| Windows Security

Setting standards in IT Industries sponsored by DLT Solutions EGUIDE: Building and adhering to security standards are essential for mitigating risk and ensuring adequate IT security. NIST is one of the first risk assessment standards, offering guidelines for securing the IT infrastructure. In this e-guide, gain an in-depth look into NIST and uncover how to decrease the risks that your industry faces. Posted: 19 Mar 2012 \| Published: 16 Mar 2012 TOPICS: BIOS \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Risk Assessment \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

DNSSEC - Secure DNS For Government sponsored by BlueCat Networks WHITE PAPER: This document examines the standards and guidelines as outlined by NIST, and demonstrates the ways in which BlueCat Network’s DNS solution address these guidelines. Posted: 01 Sep 2010 \| Published: 31 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Data Security \| Host Management \| IP \| IP Address Management \| IP Addresses \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Platform as a service \| Server Software

Cloud Computing: Business Benefits With Security, Governance and Assurance Perspectives sponsored by ISACA WHITE PAPER: This paper clarifies what cloud computing is, identifies the services offered in the cloud, and also examines potential business benefits, risks, and assurance considerations. Read on to learn more about cloud computing from security, governance, and assuarance perspectives. Posted: 10 Feb 2010 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Infrastructure Services \| IT Services \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Platform as a service \| Scalability Testing \| Software as a Service

The Need for Cloud Computing Security Standards sponsored by HP Enterprise Security EGUIDE: While cloud computing promises business advantages such as agility, efficiency, cost savings and more, many organizations are still hesitant to adopt for one prominent reason – security. In this expert e-guide uncover the driving need for cloud computing security standards and how this issue is being addressed. Posted: 11 Apr 2012 \| Published: 11 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Solving Security Challenges for Government Cloud-Based IT Environments sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: Faced with tigher budgets, the federal government is also moving into cloud technology. Access this white paper to explore how new technologies are enabling the government to address unique security concerns while reaping cloud benefits. Posted: 30 Dec 2011 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Security Management \| Server Virtualization

Get a Better Handle on Unspent Funds sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper details SAP's range of public sector solutions, designed specifically to assist government agencies in proactively monitoring their current and future spending. Learn how to get a better handle on unspent funds such as unliquidated obligations (ULOs) by drilling into layers of data to create accurate reports and projections in real time. Posted: 29 Jun 2012 \| Published: 29 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Data Analytics \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Mining \| Data Quality \| Financial Applications Software \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Financial Management \| Financial Systems \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Information Management

Enhancing Constituent Perceptions with CRM for Public Sector: Advancing Beyond Efficiency and Service Improvements sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: By using a CRM strategy with software solutions, government agencies can achieve a host of benefits when it comes to streamlining business processes and analytical capabilities. Read on to learn how By enabling such CRM processes, governments can build communication campaigns that help shape the public’s perceptions and advance the value delivered. Posted: 02 Sep 2010 \| Published: 02 Sep 2010 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| CRM Software \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Retention \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| SAP (Product) \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Continuous monitoring, remediation and CyberScope reporting sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores an automated tool that can help government agencies gain and maintain key security compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Posted: 19 Jul 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Boost Government Revenues Without a Tax Increase sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: SAP analytics solutions can help today's government agencies overcome the many challenges associated with tax discovery. Read on to learn how SAP's public sector software solutions can benefit government agencies by improving performance, reducing costs and streamlining service delivery. Posted: 29 Jun 2012 \| Published: 29 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Data Analytics \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Mining \| Data Mining Software \| Data Quality \| Financial Applications Software \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Financial Management \| Financial Services \| Financial Services Industry \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Information Management \| Information Management Software \| Public Sector \| SAP (Product)

NIST DEFINITION (continued): … The NIST 800 Series is a set of documents that describe United States federal government computer security policies, procedures and guidelines. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a unit of the Commerce Department. The documents are available free of charge, and can be useful to businesses and educational institutions, as well as to government agencies.NIST 800 Series publications evolved as a result of exhaustive research into workable and cost-effective methods for optimizing the security of information technology (IT) systems and networks in a proactive manner. The publications cover all NIST-recommended procedures and criteria for assessing and documenting threats and vulnerabilities and for implementing security measures to minimize the risk of adverse events. The publications can be useful as guidelines for enforcement of security rules and as legal references in case of litigation involving security issues.
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