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May 25, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Device Security Policies, Information Security Policies, Remote Access Policies, Policy Management DEFINITION: In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable … Definition continues below.
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Assessing Vulnerabilities sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a vulnerability management system with a cohesive framework offering comprehensive asset discovery, vulnerability scanning and flexible reporting and remediation. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

ESG Real-Time Risk Management sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at the importance of real-time risk management in fending off the growing number of sophisticated attacks on today's enterprises. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Real-time Analytics \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Watching the Watchers -- Guarding the Keys to the Kingdom sponsored by Xceedium WHITE PAPER: While most organizations generally focus on keeping the bad guys out, many overlook the potential dangers of the threats that come from within. Privilege users essentially have the keys to the kingdom and with any malicious intent can cause major damage. This paper explores this issue more in-depth and offers key recommendations for reducing risk. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Network Monitoring \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Controlling and monitoring change sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource explores best practices and considerations for an effective change management strategy that will minimize risk to your organization. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance Best Practices \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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

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

Optimization applications in finance, securities, banking and insurance sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Discover optimization technologies that assist companies in the financial industry in making better business decisions faster. Gain insight into one strategy that enables rapid development and deployment of applications that address the financial sectors’ crucial competitive differentiators, and the 3 common challenges it resolves. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Banking Industry \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance Software \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Insurance Industry \| Risk Management \| Security Industry \| Security Policies

3 Steps to Securing Private Data in the Public Cloud sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WEBCAST: Public cloud storage services enable users to easily share and store data, but they also introduce new security challenges that often clash with exiting IT policies. In this webcast, learn how IT managers can help their users manage access to the public cloud without placing your data or business at risk. Posted: 16 May 2012 \| Premiered: 16 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage Services \| Data Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Cloud Security: A process, not a product sponsored by Red Hat PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript explores how you can develop a comprehensive cloud security plan and leverage the tools you already have to make your data safe in cloud environments. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Private Cloud \| Public Cloud \| Security Management \| Security Policies

How Can I Virtualize My Mission-critical Servers While Maintaining or Improving Security? sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: Organizations often struggle to fully realize the benefits of virtualization due to the complexity of controlling identities, access and information. In this resource, uncover how to successfully deploy virtualization projects, while providing the right security controls over privileged user access across virtual and physical environments. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Virtualization Security

Truth or Spin in AV Testing? An FAQ about using anti-malware test reports intelligently sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: The questions and answers in this document will help you avoid the snares of misleading anti-malware tests and make intelligent use of the reliable ones. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Strategies for Managing Social Networking & Personal Web Use in the Workplace sponsored by Total Defense WHITE PAPER: Access to Web content in the workplace such - as social networking, streaming media and more - has become an increasing issue. This resource explores the risks and challenges of personal Web use as well as presents a business case for enabling appropriate use. View now to uncover key strategies that will help you protect your business. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Internet Services \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

A Business-Driven Approach to Mobile Enterprise Security sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Prepare your organization for the consumerization of IT and BYOD with the help of this resource. Uncover details about mobile enterprise policy creation, security monitoring, network and security infrastructure, and more. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| CISOs \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

Solutions to Meet Your PCI Compliance Needs sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Access this invaluable resource to discover 7 HP products that can enable business to meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) compliance regulations. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Published: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software

Cloud Security: Access Management & Privileged Account Control for the Cloud sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: While cloud computing has gained increasing popularity, the concerns about user access and privilege accounts are still often left to be addressed. In this resource, uncover an approach to help tackle these challenges and proactively enforce access policies to control privileged accounts in the cloud. Posted: 09 May 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Achieving Fast Access Governance Time To Value - Friends Life Case Study sponsored by Aveksa WEBCAST: In order to meet today’s increasing access-related compliance requirements and reduce the risk of security breaches, organizations are investing in access governance automation software solutions. In this webcast case study, learn how one organization was able to deploy a solution in just 17 days and cover the key benefits they achieved. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Premiered: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

PBConnex: Business Case White Paper sponsored by WinMagic WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the importance of protecting confidential health care data, as well as viable ways in which this can be accomplished, including pre-boot network authentication and full disk encryption. Posted: 07 May 2012 \| Published: 07 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Encryption Standards \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| Health Care Storage \| HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| Medical Practice Management \| Medical Records Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Cloud Security Knowledge Center: Governance, Risk and Compliance sponsored by SearchCompliance.com VIRTUAL SEMINAR: Security concerns are the top barrier to cloud computing implementation. This virtual seminar foucses on the various governance, risk, and compliance cocerns that security pros have with transitioning to the cloud. Discover how to evaluate a cloud security provider's controls, key GRC issues in the cloud, and much more. Posted: 04 May 2012 \| Premiered: 04 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| IT Governance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Top 10 Considerations for a Secure Mobile Enterprise. sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This essential white paper explores ten rules every organization must follow to ensure the security of mobile devices in the enterprise. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Encryption Standards \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

WAN Security: Making the Right Choices for an Optimized WAN sponsored by XO Communications WEBCAST: This webinar discusses the recent trends in WAN security, new and upcoming threats, and best practices for making well-informed WAN security decisions for your enterprise. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Premiered: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| MPLS \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| WAN

Evolving Security: 5 Reasons to Outsource Network Security Management in Today's Threat Environment sponsored by XO Communications WHITE PAPER: Discover five reasons why outsourcing your network security management can help you combat malware, hackers, and the evolving threat landscape. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Outsourcing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Emerging PaaS security tactics sponsored by HP Enterprise Security EGUIDE: Like all other cloud deployments, PaaS introduces some security concerns because of underlying security features that are beyond the customer’s control. This e-guide explores these challenges and lists security areas that can affect the risk profile of deployed applications, as well as offers key advice for mitigating risk. Posted: 02 May 2012 \| Published: 02 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Platform as a service \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Taking a Proactive Approach to Patch Management sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Companies today must protect their data centres against a variety of security risks. This white paper underscores the importance of patch management and provides key tips to help you streamline this process and strengthen security. Posted: 02 May 2012 \| Published: 02 May 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Policies \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization \| Virtualization Security \| Virus Detection Software

Enabling Continuous PCI DSS Compliance sponsored by RedSeal Networks WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a proactive security intelligence solution that ensures continuous implementation of the PCI DSS network security requirements and more effective communication of risk to auditors. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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SECURITY POLICIES DEFINITION (continued): … In business, a security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company's physical andinformation technology (IT) assets. A security policy is often considered to be a "living document", meaning that the document is never finished, but is continuously updated as technology and employee requirements change. A company's security policy may include an acceptable use policy, a description of how the company plans to educate its employees about protecting the company's assets, an explanation of how security measurements will be carried out and enforced, and a procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of the security policy to ensure that necessary corrections will be made.
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