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The Need for Cloud Computing Security Standards sponsored by TechTarget 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

DNSSEC - Secure DNS For Government sponsored by BlueCat 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

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

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

High Performance, High Capacity 2048/4096-bit SSL Offload sponsored by A10 Networks WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper explains the need for secure socket layer (SSL) offloading in order to reduce added pressure on central processing units (CPUs) from 4096-bit keys. Posted: 24 Sep 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Security \| Information Security \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| SSL \| TLS

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

Smart City as a Service: Using Analytics to Equip Communities for Data Driven Decisions sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper how to enable municipal IT managers to build a flexible cloud foundation and support a smart city service strategy. Read on to discover how to deploy on a secure hybrid cloud model to accommodate all workloads. Posted: 05 Nov 2015 \| Published: 05 Nov 2015 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud CRM \| Cloud Management \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Governments

Guard Data In Government Environments by Implementing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This resource features a cost-effective automated diagnostics and mitigation security solution that offers continuous protection and is easily integrated with existing systems. Posted: 09 May 2014 \| Published: 31 Dec 2013 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Government Agencies (non-U.S.) \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Governments \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Reduce Federal Infrastructure Risk with Compliance Management and Situational Awareness sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper features holistic information and network security tools that help federal agencies meet strict compliance mandates. Posted: 12 May 2014 \| Published: 31 Jan 2014 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Data Analytics \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Governments \| Hardware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Software Asset Management \| Vulnerability Management

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

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