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ALSO CALLED: Management of Security Information, Managing IT Security, Management of Security, IT Security Management, Computer Security Management, Security Administration, Managing Security DEFINITION: Defense in depth is the coordinated use of multiple security countermeasures to protect the integrity of the information assets in an enterprise. The strategy is based on the military principle that it is more difficult for an enemy to defeat a complex and multi-layered defense system than to penetrate a single barrier.Defense in depth minimizes the probability that the efforts of malicious hackers … Definition continues below.
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Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

How to Protect Data Against Theft and Ensure That it Remains Confidential - No Matter Where it is Stored sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces SafeGuard Enterprise 5.40, an innovative solution from Sophos that fulfills all the requirements a company could have for protecting confidential data on mobile PCs and data media. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Published: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Storage Management

Web Content Control: Five Steps to a Successful Implementation sponsored by Untangle, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Content Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security \| Web Content Management \| Web Site Administration \| Web Site Monitoring

eBook: Data loss prevention strategies, practices and tools sponsored by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com EBOOK: Data loss prevention strategies, practices and tools are more important than ever. Read this e-book for expert advice on DLP, encryption, risk management and more. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Encryption Standards \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Secrets of Log Management sponsored by Q1 Labs VIDEO: This video offers an in-depth look at a number of log management strategies that security administrators use in their organizations today and explain their "secrets" for success. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia? sponsored by Sophos Inc. EGUIDE: Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

What Executives Need to Know About Web Application Development Security sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Web Application Security

Mapping Application Security To Business Value: Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk by ensuring that your web applications are secure. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Information Security Magazine November 2009: Stay in Control sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: Unmanaged changes to IT systems and networks can recklessly increase risk to enterprises. The key is rolling out an accepted change management process, and sticking to it. Read this magazine and find out how a consistent change management process puts you in charge. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Phishing \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows \| Windows Security

Pocket E-Guide: Managing Windows Security Risks While Maintaining System Usability sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: This Pocket E-Guide discusses the steps essential for balancing Windows security requirements with the needs and priorities of IT administrators. Gain insight into the common mindset of many of today's IT administrators and learn how to reasonably manage security risks while ensuring consistent usability and user convenience. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Endpoint Security \| Operating Systems \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Systems Management \| Windows Security

Pocket E-Guide: The Top Causes of Windows Server Security Risks sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: In this Pocket E-Guide, you will find insight into the causes of persistent Windows server security risks. Learn how a lack of standards adoption, delegation, and coordination among security teams can lead to compliance gaps and security breaches, and why a lack of cohesive priorities within a team can create significant Windows vulnerabilities. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Management \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows Security \| Windows Server 2003 \| Windows Server Software

eGuide: Experts Explore Authentication on a Budget sponsored by SafeNet, Inc. EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: At a time when identity theft is running rampant, it's crucial to have sound practices for user authentication, customer authentication and partner authentication. Explore this E-Guide for expert tips on making the most of authentication tools on a small budget and how to use authentication to develop a secure system. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Software

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

The Benefits of Network Forensics: Using Surveillance for Remediation, Fortification, and Incident Identification sponsored by Solera Networks VIDEOCAST: Network forensics does for the network what cameras do for a bank. Solera Networks’ software sits on the network and assists in incident response and network remediation and fortification. Watch this interview to learn more about network forensics and about Solera Networks from Solera President and CEO, Steve Shillingford. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Forensics \| Security \| Security Management

Network Forensics Survey: Most Networks are Unprepared for Quick Response sponsored by Solera Networks WHITE PAPER: More than 60% of large enterprises believe a significant network breach is likely within the next 3 years, yet most are not capable of effectively discovering the full scope of incidents. This survey details how management and staff within large organizations view the importance of being prepared to respond to network security incidents. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Hardware \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Complete Security: Out of Reach or Attainable Goal? A Guide to Successfully Mitigating Risk sponsored by Solera Networks WHITE PAPER: No security system will keep your organization absolutely secure. As long as assets exist on the network, you have to assume that some threat exists that is capable of finding and exploiting the vulnerabilities in your security. If it doesn’t exist today, it probably will tomorrow. Read this paper to learn a better way of thinking about security. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Information Security Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk through the use of an effective enterprise information security program. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Management \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Presentation Transcript: WWW - World Wide Weaponization sponsored by ESET PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The growth of the internet brought about massively scalable distributed systems which have proved advantageous not only for governments, businesses and end-users, but also for criminals. In this webcast, review past, present, and future considerations regarding cybercrime, and discover next-generation methods of combating weaponized software. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Government Information Security \| Internet \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Lawyer in the Lab: Dealing with the Legal Implications of Classifying Malware sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This presentation by the Head of ESET's Virus Laboratory explores the complex legal problems generated by applications that can't be called out-and-out malware, but are nevertheless potentially unsafe or unwanted. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Published: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

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

Managing to Secure: Evaluating the Manageability of your IPS Solution sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software

IPS vs. IDS: Similar on the Surface, Polar Opposites Underneath sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems

Getting the most out of Windows 7 with enhanced security sponsored by Sophos Inc. WEBCAST: Attend this webcast to get insights into Windows 7 and find out how Sophos can help you extend protection against the increasingly complex malware threats; we can help you control your users’ environment, and most of all protect what you value. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Malware \| Microsoft Office \| Operating Systems \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Windows

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SECURITY MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … will succeed. A well-designed strategy of this kind can also help system administrators and security personnel identify people who attempt to compromise a computer, server, proprietary network or ISP (Internet service provider). If a hacker gains access to a system, defense in depth minimizes the adverse impact and gives administrators and engineers time to deploy new or updated countermeasures to prevent recurrence.Components of defense in depth include antivirus software, firewalls, anti-spyware programs, hierarchical passwords, intrusion detection and biometric verification. In addition to …
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