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ALSO CALLED: Management of Security Information, Managing IT Security, Management of Security, IT Security Management, Computer Security Management, Security Administration, and 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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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

Webcast -- Staying Ahead of Cybercrime: The Importance of Web Application Security sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: This webcast discusses new and emerging network and application security attacks and ways organizations can protect themselves against Web application and network security threats. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Webcast -- Malware: It’s Everywhere sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: Join IBM for a one-hour presentation which introduces a new technique that combines IBM Rational AppScan & ISS technologies that scan to identify unwanted, embedded malware. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Pocket eGuide - Stretching the Security Dollar: 4 Necessary Questions for your Managed Services Provider sponsored by AT&T Corp EGUIDE: The idea of using a managed security services provider (MSSP) to stretch your security dollar may sound appealing. MSSPs bring enterprise-class security into the midmarket price range. However, there are several important security issues to consider before diving in head first. Read this E-Guide to learn more about these security issues. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Outsourcing \| Secure Content Management Services \| Security \| Security Management

Pocket eGuide - Writing an SLA: Expert Checklist on What to Include in an Outsourcing Contract sponsored by AT&T Corp EGUIDE: In this E-Guide, independent security expert Shon Harris reviews SLAs, their purpose, and recommended requirements. Also included is a 14 point checklist which outlines core items that must be understood, communicated and agreed upon before signing a contract with any MSSP. Read on to learn more about writing a solid SLA. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Managed Security Services \| Outsourcing \| Security \| Security Management \| SLA \| SLA Management Services

Security Blanket 3.0 sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Linux \| Operating Systems \| Scripting \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

Cloud Computing: Security Risks and Compliance Implications sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an overview of the security concerns that arise from the new trend toward cloud computing. The slides cover what cloud computing is, how it is used, and the concerns it raises. The presentation also makes some recommendations for dealing with these concerns. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Pragmatic Data Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference provides practical advice about securing your data. The presentation builds upon a basic, four-step model of discover, secure, monitor, and protect. Download these slides to learn how to overcome common data security issues. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Management

Pragmatic Database Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents a practical 5 step plan toward achieving greater standards of database security and compliance. These steps consist of discovering, securing, monitoring, protecting and managing your databases. Download the slides to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Administration \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Security \| Security Management

WatchGuard XTM 8 Series Multifunction Security Devices sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. PRODUCT DEMO: WatchGuard wants to show you why they are the leading provider of network and content security solutions. Eligible organizations can try out the superior capabilities and advanced functions of a WatchGuard XTM or XCS solution in their own network with no obligation to buy. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Network Appliances \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Security Spending

Addressing Single Sign-On Inside, Outside, and Between Organizations sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how IBM Tivoli Unified Single Sign-On addresses the needs of organizations for enterprise single sign-on, Web single sign-on, and federated single sign-on. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SSO \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

IBM Security Framework Blueprint (Redbook August '09) sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM has created a pair of complementary views to bridge the communication gap between the business and the technical perspectives of security to enable convergence in thought and process. The IBM Security Framework addresses the business view, and the IBM Security Blueprint addresses the technical view. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Processes \| Business Systems \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

eGuide: Where does security fit in the cloud? sponsored by VeriSign, Inc EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide offers an in-depth look at the security of cloud computing. Discover a risk versus benefits comparison, learn why it may be difficult to satisfy compliance auditors if security controls are obscured, and see why cloud vendors aren’t very concerned with security. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Distributed Computing \| Distributed Data Management \| Grid Computing \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Vulnerability Management

IBM Buyers Guide sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide outlines features and capabilities that comprise an effective SIEM solution, discusses the benefits of each capability, and provides checklists to help you evaluate whether or not a particular vendor's solutions can address each of these areas. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Identity Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Presentation Transcript: Business Case for Data Protection Survey & Results sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript presents the results of a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company. The survey determines what senior executives think about the value proposition of corporate data protection efforts. Read on to learn more. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Realizing Business Value with Identity and Access Management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how IBM identity and access management solutions help organizations realize business value through a centralized, automated identity and access management infrastructure. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Business Management \| Collaboration \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Globalization \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| SSO

Take a Holistic Approach to Business-Driven Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Processes \| CRM \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SOA \| Vulnerability Management

We Have Met the Enemy, and He is Us sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Organizations are being forced to move towards identity-based access lifecycle management tools in order to support IT agility and flexibility, safely empower staff, meet compliance requirements, and cope with the rapid evolution of data centers and core systems. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Data Governance \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| SOA

Change Management: The Challenge of Organizational Culture sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference focuses on change management and keeping change from creating unnecessary risks. The slides offer tips on getting people to accept change, participate in change, and finally manage change. Read on to learn more about managing change to mitigate risks. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies

Securing a Dynamic Infrastructure sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how security that is built into a dynamic infrastructure can mitigate risks, enabling agility, secure collaboration, and business transformation. The IBM Security Framework and lifecycle approach can help address changing business requirements. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Processes \| Business Systems \| Collaboration \| IT Infrastructure \| Risk Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Fact or Fiction: Enforcing Change Management and Configuration Management with Tools and Technologies sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PODCAST: This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Strategic Planning \| Vulnerability Management

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter 4: Best Practices for Prioritizing Security Spending sponsored by IBM EBOOK: Read this chapter for an exploration of best practices and topics to consider in security spending by framing them around four stages of IT management: assessing, designing, deploying, and monitoring/managing. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Implementing Robust Change Management sponsored by SearchSecurity.com VIDEO: Change management: Information security professionals have been known to cringe when they hear these words. But the change management process doesn't have to be as complicated as it might seem. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Information Security \| IT Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter Three: Security and the Dynamic Infrastructure sponsored by IBM EBOOK: With a focus on keeping a dynamic infrastructure secure, this chapter examines virtualization, cloud computing, distributed information flows, and Web 2.0 technologies with an eye toward discerning the security implications of each. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Virtualization Security \| Web 2.0

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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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