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May 24, 2012

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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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Spear Phishing & Today's Cyber Attacks sponsored by Bit9, Inc. PODCAST: While security pros try their best to educate and enforce policy, hackers are working tirelessly to gain your users' trust. This podcast, featuring Bit9's CTO Harry Sverdlove, discusses how to protect against the most common technique used in today's targeted attacks – spear phishing. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Premiered: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Threats \| Fraud Protection \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Demo: Distributed Database Security with Real-time Monitoring and Audit Protection sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: With the growing complexity of DMBS environments, malicious threats and compliance mandates, organizations often struggle to effectively safeguard their databases. In this brief demo, learn how you can protect your sensitive data in distributed DBMS environments with a holistic approach to data security and compliance. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Premiered: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Protecting Against Database Attacks and Insider Threats: Top 5 Scenarios sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: While database security has progressed over the years, it still falls behind the advancement of DBMS, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities and potential for misuse. This resource uncovers five (5) scenarios and the essential best practices to overcome this security gap and help prevent database attacks and insider threats. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Data Security \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Security Management

Database Activity Monitoring Is Evolving Into Database Audit and Protection sponsored by IBM ANALYST REPORT: As concerns of database security escalate, regulatory pressures increase and vendor capabilities expand, database activity monitoring is evolving beyond its original concept to a more advanced class of technologies Garner identifies as database audit and protection (DAP) tools. View this resource to explore DAP technologies and key recommendations. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Network Monitoring Software \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management

Disclosures 2012 - The Vulnerability of Publicly Traded Companies sponsored by Veracode, Inc. WEBCAST: In a recently-released State of Software Security featured supplement, Veracode examines the software security posture of public companies and the material risks they face due to the weaknesses in their software applications. This webinar uses Veracode data to examine how public companies manage the risks inherited from software. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Premiered: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Large Bank Turns to Bit9 for Virtual Desktop Protection sponsored by Bit9, Inc. CASE STUDY: With concerns over their VDI-enabled ATMs and an expiring security solution, Stillwater National Bank and Trust company (SNB) needed a new option. In this case study, uncover why SNB decided to go with Bit9 Parity and how it enabled them to lock down their ATMs, PCs and servers and to protect from emerging threats. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security \| Virus Protection

Bit9 Parity for Servers: International Communications Company Locks Down Domain controllers sponsored by Bit9, Inc. CASE STUDY: Domain controllers have become an increasingly popular target for malicious hackers for its access to an organization’s sensitive and intellectual property. This case study uncovers how one international communications firm was able to protect 225 of its domain controllers using Bit9 Parity for Servers and the key benefits they gained. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Intrusion Prevention \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Management \| Virus Protection

Restore the IT Innovation Engine with Cisco Unified Data Center sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how data center costs fit into overall IT spending. Find out why virtualization and cloud computing call for a holistic approach that unifies management of networking, storage, and security resources. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Network Management \| Security Management \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Management

2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,861 IT and security professionals worldwide to examine their current views on today’s evolving threat landscape and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and key findings, and find out how you compare to your peers. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Securities Industry \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Focus on Europe: The 2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,020 IT and security managers in France, Germany, Spain and the UK studying their current views on today’s emerging threats and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and uncover key findings. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Securities Industry \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

7 Steps to Developing a Cloud Security Plan sponsored by NaviSite, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This essential checklist reviews the key steps to developing and implementing a comprehensive cloud security and compliance program. Learn how to create security policies, procedures and standards to support your business goals while ensuring that your business meets relevant government regulations for your industry. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

HP DV Labs Top Cyber Security Risks Report sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Major security breaches on Sony, RSA and increased hactivist activity in 2011 has brought a heighted awareness to the new era of threats. This report highlights some of the biggest risks organizations face today, providing a comprehensive view of the vulnerability threat landscape to help prioritize mitigation strategies. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Threat Within: The Case for Zero Trust Access Control sponsored by Xceedium WHITE PAPER: It's important to remember that threats are not only external; the most dangerous ones can be the privileged insiders who have access to critical systems. This paper explores the risks associated with privileged insiders and how to mitigate them with Zero Trust access control. Uncover the 8 key capabilities for an effective approach now. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Internal Threats \| Security Management

Securing Fixed Function Devices sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Identity is the New Perimeter sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: The increasing adoption of cloud services has greatly impacted the way organizations must manage identity and access. In this webcast, explore the need for a new model for identity management and authentication and uncover how to effectively secure and manage control of access to the new, distributed application environment. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Premiered: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Software as a Service

Establishing a Strategy for Database Security is No Longer Optional sponsored by IBM ANALYST REPORT: As today’s databases continue to grow in size, complexity and importance, organizations struggle to find the most appropriate strategy to keep them secure. In this Gartner report, uncover the essential controls and best practices for adequately protecting data bases and enterprise data. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Database Administration \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management

The Security for Business Innovation Council (SBIC) report, 'Getting Ahead of Advanced Threats' sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: In an era of advanced threats, having greater situational awareness is vital for detecting and mitigating attacks. Unfortunately, most organizations lack the capability for intelligence gathering and analysis. In this comprehensive report, gain guidance from top security leaders on how to get ahead with intelligence-driven information security. Posted: 22 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Exploring cloud Security as a Service options sponsored by HP Enterprise Security EGUIDE: There are a number of new cloud-based security products, to help mitigate today’s cloud computing risks. This tip examines Security-as-a-Service tools available and the key features that are most important in a cloud server security platform such as encryption, identity management, configuration and vulnerability management and more. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Published: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Configuration Management \| Data Encryption \| Identity Management \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Software as a Service

Top 5 Myths of Safe Web Browsing sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Are you really implementing safe web browsing practices? With so many misconceptions about safe web browsing, it can be hard to tell. This paper explores the top 5 myths to safe web browsing and uncovers the true facts to help you stay secure. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Published: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security \| Web Browsers

The Technical Complexities and Risks of Public Key Authentication: The Lack of SSH User Key Management in Large Enterprises Today sponsored by SSH Communications Security Corp. WHITE PAPER: While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Published: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Public Key Encryption \| Public Key Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| SSH

iPrism Social Media Security for the Enterprise: Why Blocking isn’t Enough sponsored by EdgeWave WEBCAST: Learn why taking an all-or-nothing approach to popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others, is no longer necessary, and why iPrism’s granular, application-level control of social media sites is your best option. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Premiered: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Social Networking \| Web Content Management

More Powerful Web Security: Make the Switch to iPrism sponsored by EdgeWave WEBCAST: Find out how easy iPrism is to deploy and manage and why in a head-to-head comparison with other solutions, iPrism had the lowest TCO. Learn about unique iPrism features and services including exclusive botnet protection, iPrism Remote Filtering and new iPrism Social Media Security. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Premiered: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security Management \| Security Threats

ePrism: Comprehensive Anti-Spam and Data Protection sponsored by EdgeWave WEBCAST: Learn how ePrism can protect against emerging threats, assure the continuous and accurate delivery of your business-critical email, and protect against data loss, while helping to support regulatory compliance and your acceptable use and security policies. Posted: 18 May 2012 \| Premiered: 18 May 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Email Archiving \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Services \| Email Security Software \| Email Threats \| Messaging Security \| Security Management

HP DV Labs Top Cyber Security Risks Report sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Major security breaches on Sony, RSA and increased hactivist activity in 2011 has brought a heighted awareness to the new era of threats. This report highlights some of the biggest risks organisations face today, providing a comprehensive view of the vulnerability threat landscape to help prioritise mitigation strategies. Posted: 18 May 2012 \| Published: 18 May 2012 TOPICS: Network Event Correlation \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Happiest Minds: Ensure Visibility and Simplicity with Identity Assure Live Webinar sponsored by NetIQ WEBCAST: Overwhelmed with increasing requests for access to cloud-based applications? Is user provisioning eating up your resources? Struggling with the complexity of IT governance? Join this webinar to learn how to overcome these issues and gain better visibility and operational simplicity, as well as increase the effectiveness of access governance. Posted: 18 May 2012 \| Premiered: 18 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| IT Governance \| Security Management

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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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