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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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Keeping Up with PCI: Implementing Network Segmentation and Monitoring Security Controls sponsored by SonicWALL EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to get tips on establishing a process for logging activity and tying records to users, learn three main requirements for testing security controls, and find out how to implement PCI network segmentation and how it may ease PCI compliance for your organization. Posted: 04 Feb 2010 \| Published: 04 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Log Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Presentation Transcript: Three Reasons Why Security Fails and What to Do About It sponsored by Sophos Inc. PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Web security seems to get tougher every year. Dynamic content, user generated content, and social networking increase the complexity of securing hosted web servers. Read this presentation transcript to learn about the latest web threats, which ones to be most concerned with, and what IT pros should do to help prevent them. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Secure Application Development \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Information Security Magazine - February 2010: Under Control sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: Feature articles this month cover bringing data loss prevention coverage to mobile endpoints, readers’ security priorities and top investments for 2010, and new compliance mandates in Massachusetts and Nevada that signal a new generation of data protection laws. Read on for these great articles and more. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Internet Security \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Customer Case Study: U.S. Army Human Resources Command sponsored by Altor Networks CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how the US Army HRC selected the Altor VF virtual firewall, with integrated intrusion detection (IDS) capabilities as well as the Altor Center for centralized management and the optional reporting module. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Migration \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtualization Security \| VMware

PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition - The full-disk encryption solution for small companies and workgroups sponsored by PGP Corporation WHITE PAPER: PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition is a comprehensive full-disk protection solution that provides industry-leading encryption for desktops, laptops, and USB devices with simple administration. With PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition, there are no servers or databases to configure and manage. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

PGP Encryption Platform - Delivering cost-effective, comprehensive encryption for enterprise data protection sponsored by PGP Corporation WHITE PAPER: The PGP Encryption Platform reduces the complexities of protecting business data by enabling organizations to deploy and manage multiple encryption applications cost-effectively. The PGP Encryption Platform makes installing additional systems unnecessary when organizational needs for encryption expand. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Content Aware SIEM Defined sponsored by NitroSecurity WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how NitroSecurity's NitroView Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is designed to handle massive volumes of diverse data, logs and content and is the first commercially available Content Aware SIEM. Posted: 02 Feb 2010 \| Published: 02 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Content Delivery \| Domain Name Registration Systems \| Firewall Management \| LDAP \| Legacy Applications Software \| Log Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments

New Security Management Model sponsored by NitroSecurity WHITE PAPER: Next-generation security management must be built upon a foundation of massive data collection, processing, and storage; deep and diverse data analytics; and virtualization and cloud intelligence. Read this paper to learn how to accommodate changing business and technology needs. Posted: 02 Feb 2010 \| Published: 02 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Collection \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Storage Security \| Virtualization Security

CARFAX Drives IT Success sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. CASE STUDY: CARFAX receives vehicle data from thousands of public and private sources. As a result, the CARFAX database contains more than four billion records of automobiles with their histories. Read this case study to find out how CARFAX achieved an enormous reduction in annual down time, optimized workflow, and an enhanced security and compliance posture. Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Database Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

Next Generation Log and Event Management sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn more about how to collect, store, and manage log data in ways that not only ensure regulatory compliance, but actually bolster your organizations overall security. Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Log Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

For PCI, the Future is Now sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: As the PCI DSS and its sister standards continue to evolve and gain momentum, organizations will have to bake compliance into their everyday operations in order to eliminate fire drills, contain costs, keep current customers, and attract new ones. Read this paper to learn how to comply with the global standard without breaking the bank Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Data Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Standards

Hassle-free compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Compliance is a fact of business life that challenges organizations of all sizes. Just ticking off boxes on audits is not enough to keep you secure. You must account for compliance in your physical and virtualized environments. Read this paper to learn about an operational security solution that delivers compliance as an ongoing feature. Posted: 29 Jan 2010 \| Published: 29 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Spending

Lumension® Device Control for Microsoft® System Center sponsored by Lumension DATA SHEET: Read how through centrally managing, deploying, enforcing and monitoring device/port access, and more, Microsoft SCCM customers can significantly reduce implementation costs and quickly enhance their security policy enforcement. Posted: 21 Jan 2010 \| Published: 21 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Replication \| IT Infrastructure \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Software Implementation \| Systems Management

Achieving PCI DSS Compliance Through Security, Reliability and Consistent Policy Control sponsored by SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: Ensuring Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requires expert understanding of data storage and encryption requirements, device integration considerations, and logging and reporting parameters for distributed networks. This white paper covers PCI compliance, what it means, and how to go about achieving it. Posted: 14 Jan 2010 \| Published: 14 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Spending

IT Infrastructure at Your Service: Today’s challenging business climate is driving a move toward delivering IT functions as a service sponsored by NTT America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines many of the key considerations organizations must understand and assess before adopting IaaS. Posted: 13 Jan 2010 \| Published: 13 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Backbone Routers \| Host Connection Protocols \| Host Management \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services \| Maintenance Contracts \| Professional Services Industries \| Security Management

The Case For Managed Endpoint Security sponsored by N-able Technologies WHITE PAPER: Managed endpoint security reflects a shift from selling a price-sensitive, commodity-based security tool to providing a differentiated, high value, managed service. How and why MSPs need to incorporate managed endpoint security into their practice is the focus of this whitepaper. Posted: 12 Jan 2010 \| Published: 12 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Security Management \| SMBs \| Virus Protection

Implementing Best Practices in Endpoint Security: Remote Client Management and Data Encryption sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: This White Paper looks at ways in which IT decision makers can adopt best practices in remote client management and data encryption to avert security threats before they are allowed to infiltrate the enterprise. Posted: 07 Jan 2010 \| Published: 07 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Data Encryption \| Endpoint Security \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Control Software \| Remote Network Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

The Malware Report: Conficker Worm Now Infects Over 7 Million PCs sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Matt Grant talks with Randy Abrams about the high number of malware-infected users in Russia and Ukraine. Unfortunately, with the use of pirated software, it's spreading. In this podcast, Randy dishes out some advice on how to prevent this sort of malware and what ISPs can do to help. Posted: 07 Jan 2010 \| Premiered: 07 Jan 2010 TOPICS: ISP \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows \| Worms

Market Research Brief: PCI Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. ANALYST BRIEF: Read this research briefing to gain insight into specific aspects of PCI compliance, particularly how to ensure and validate your ability to protect confidential customer data. Plus, learn how IT and security professionals view the various threats and challenges to their efforts to protect their organizations’ critical data. Posted: 05 Jan 2010 \| Published: 05 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Considerations for Integrating Intelligence into Security Operations sponsored by VeriSign® EMEA WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper outlines four critical elements of cyber security intelligence that organizations must meet to ensure that the integration of the intelligence will help improve the safety and profitability of enterprises. This paper also presents specific questions to ask when determining the best approach for an overall risk-mitigation strategy. Posted: 23 Dec 2009 \| Published: 23 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Information Management \| Information Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

E-Guide: Centralized Control - Identity and Access Management for Today's Enterprise sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd EGUIDE: This expert e-guide lays out many process and security benefits of using a centralized access administration model. Discover the three major phases of the access lifecycle and learn why using a centralized model mitigates security risks when employees are terminated or move within the organization. Posted: 22 Dec 2009 \| Published: 22 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Identity Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Unleash the Power of Active Directory Groups sponsored by Imanami WHITE PAPER: This free whitepaper details best practices for managing distribution and security groups in Active Directory. As the importance of AD in any size organization grows, learn to manage AD groups properly and unleash the power of Active Directory. Posted: 15 Dec 2009 \| Published: 15 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Data Security \| Groupware \| Identity Management \| Security \| Security Management

Information Security Magazine - December 2009 / January 2010: Basic Database Security sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: This issue of information security magazine provides a step-by-step guide to securing database systems, explores the important factors in selecting a SaaS provider, presents a whole new approach to security management that has nothing to do with structure-driven policy architecture, and more. Posted: 14 Dec 2009 \| Published: 14 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Database Security \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Operating Systems \| Outsourcing \| Political Environment \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

PC-Disable Delivers Intelligent Client-Side Protection for Lost or Stolen Notebooks sponsored by Absolute Software WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how new hardware-based technology, could help reduce the incidence of notebook theft. The result can be better protection of assets and sensitive data on notebooks, rapid reactivation when systems are returned, and reduced business risk. Posted: 14 Dec 2009 \| Published: 14 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Hardware \| Security \| Security Management \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

E-Guide: Expert Guide to Matching Virtual Desktops with Your Users' Needs sponsored by Citrix EGUIDE: In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchVirtualDesktop.com and Citrix, you will discover how virtual desktops can be used to meet the growing demands of today's businesses. Gain insight into the significant benefits associated with virtual desktop technology and explore the top ways VDI can improve the security of your organization. Posted: 10 Dec 2009 \| Published: 10 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Data Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine

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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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