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May 25, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Secure Socket Layer, Secure Sockets Layer DEFINITION: The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a commonly-used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SSL has recently been succeeded by Transport Layer Security (TLS), which is based on SSL. SSL uses a program layer located between the Internet's Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Transport Control Protocol (TCP) layers. SSL is included as part of both the Microsoft … Definition continues below.
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The Desktop Admin's Guide to BYOD: Pros and Cons of BYOD sponsored by Aerohive Networks EBOOK: Despite the fact that BYOD and BYOPC can reduce costs, add IT flexibility, and keep employees happy, they are not without issues. Check out this E-Book from SearchConsumerization.com to learn the promises and pitfalls of BYOD and BYOPC and discover how to successfully embrace them in your organization. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Personal Computers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| SSL \| Tablet PC

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

Incisive Firesheep sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign WHITE PAPER: This resource offers key findings of a survey on how organizations view the threats posed by Firesheep and other session hijacking attacks. View now to learn about the key implications of such threats and how they can impact corporate data security as well as customers and end-uses of websites. Posted: 10 May 2012 \| Published: 10 May 2012 TOPICS: HTTPS \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| SSL \| Web Site Monitoring

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

Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper uncovers tips for choosing a cloud hosting provider and explores where and when to use cloud solutions, specific issues enterprises should raise with hosting providers before selecting a vendor, and ways in which SSL from a trusted certificate authority can help enterprises conduct business in the cloud with confidence. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Published: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Security Management \| SSL \| Web Services Security

Simplify SSL Certificate Management Across the Enterprise sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Managing SSL Certificates has become a complex task especially for organizations with multiple locations, divisions and increasing Web-based services. In this resource, uncover a five (5) step guide to help you take control on SSL Certificates across the enterprise and key recommendations. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Published: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Certificate Authorities \| Data Encryption \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| SSL

Getting Ahead of the Compliance Curve sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: As the number and complexity of compliance mandates continue to grow, organizations struggle to keep up, only meeting requirements in silos using a “checklist” approach. But this reactive approach only leads to more costs, inefficiencies and risk. Read now to uncover a proactive strategy that will help you get ahead of the compliance curve. Posted: 04 May 2012 \| Published: 04 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Internet Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| SSL

Malware Threat Landscape 2012: How to Defend Your Business sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign WHITE PAPER: Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated than ever before, searching for website weaknesses and vulnerabilities to exploit and inject malicious software and wreak havoc on your business. In this resource, explore 9 of the most dangerous and common malware infections today and how to build a website protection strategy. Posted: 27 Apr 2012 \| Published: 27 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

How to choose a certificate authority sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes an in depth look into the role of certificate authorities (CAs) in web security. Within, learn how to choose the right CA to ensure that the trust between you and your customers remains intact. Posted: 19 Apr 2012 \| Published: 19 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Encryption Standards \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| SSL

IT Handbook : Smartphones & Tablets in the Enterprise sponsored by BlackBerry EGUIDE: This IT Handbook from SearchConsumerization.com explores the growing trend of consumerization and how you can embrace it in your organization. Posted: 10 Apr 2012 \| Published: 10 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Applications Management \| Collaboration \| Encryption Standards \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| SSL \| Tablet PC

Gartner Magic Quadrant for SSL VPNs sponsored by F5 Networks ANALYST REPORT: Secure Sockets Layer virtual private networks compose a mature market segment, serving a variety of VPN use cases for workstations and mobile-device remote access. In this Magic Quadrant, Gartner examines the role of SSL VPNs in remote access and the state of the market. Posted: 17 Feb 2012 \| Published: 17 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Advanced Encryption Standard \| IPSec \| IPSec VPN \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Remote Access Security \| SSH \| SSL \| SSL VPN \| TLS \| VPN

Magic Quadrant Identifies Leaders in WAN Optimization sponsored by Silver Peak PRODUCT REVIEW: Your IT organization needs WAN optimization that can be deployed anywhere, on any platform, and for the lowest cost. See how the new Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers can help. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Data Centers \| LAN \| Network Management \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| ROI \| SLA \| SSL \| WAN \| WAN Hardware

Overcome Your WAN Connectivity Challenges with WAN Acceleration Technology sponsored by Silver Peak WHITE PAPER: How does WAN Op work to maximize bandwidth, overcome congestion, autocorrect for out-of-order packets, reduce application and protocol chattiness, and, most magical of all, mitigate the negative impact of latency caused by the sheer physics of distance? Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| QOS \| Security \| SSL \| TCP \| WAN

The Evolving Threat Landscape sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper surveys emerging threats, profiles theirhighly organized perpetrators, and reviews some of the revolutionary technologies that make these attacks so persistent and effective. Posted: 02 Sep 2011 \| Published: 02 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Networking \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSL \| SSL VPN \| Virtualization Security \| VPN

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SSL DEFINITION (continued): … and Netscape browsers and most Web server products. Developed by Netscape, SSL also gained the support of Microsoft and other Internet client/server developers as well and became the de facto standard until evolving into Transport Layer Security. The "sockets" part of the term refers to the sockets method of passing data back and forth between a client and a server program in a network or between program layers in the same computer. SSL uses the public-and-private key encryption system from RSA, which also includes the use of a digital certificate. TLS and SSL are an integral part of most Web …
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