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Feb 9, 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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Security risks that can affect your industry sponsored by Websense, Inc. EGUIDE: As the threat landscape continues to evolve, the approaches to thwart them must also. But with emerging trends like social networking and the influx of mobile devices, ensuring adequate security is becoming more complex. In this expert resource, explores the security risks organizations face in today’s changing environment. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Tokens \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Understanding Database.com system and data access controls sponsored by Salesforce.com WHITE PAPER: The principle of least privileges is a basic concept that means granting system administrators and users no more privilege that what is necessary to perform their jobs. View this resource for a step-by-step guide on how Database.com enables easy implementation of security policies of least privilege for all types of users. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Database Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Gartner Newsletter: Is Traditional Backup "Dead"? sponsored by CommVault Systems, Inc. VIRTUAL TRADESHOW: Sign up for the SolveForward 2012 virtual event to learn why modern data protection is the best alternative to traditional backup. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies

E-Guide: Identifying and addressing evolving threats sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK EGUIDE: This expert resource offers key insight into the true definition of cyberthreats and uncovers 4 essential steps to consider when developing your IT security strategy for 2012. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The ROI of Business-Enabled Identity Management On-Demand Webinar sponsored by Sailpoint Technologies WEBCAST: This on-demand webcast outlines the steps to building a business case for your identity management program. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| ROI \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Next-Gen Provisioning: Taking a Fresh Approach to Delivering User Access White Paper sponsored by Sailpoint Technologies WHITE PAPER: This viewpoints paper examines what’s wrong with legacy provisioning and how a more strategic approach is needed. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Zero Trust Model: Securing the Extended Enterprise sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: The emergence of new connection options and devices being introduced to the enterprise are extending networks well beyond their controllable boarders. This expert resource offers insight into securing the extended enterprise, exploring the strategy behind Zero Trust Model, creating network security policies for hostile endpoints and more. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Understanding the Reasons Behind Data Loss Disasters sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While the importance of establishing the right IT systems and security policies have been expressed time and time again, a quick glance at the news headlines on data disasters reveal that not all organizations have a grasp on data leak protection. View this paper to explore some data loss incidents and the key leassons learned. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

Android security settings and controls for Android enterprise security sponsored by M86 Security EGUIDE: With all the security gaps in the Android platform, is it possible to achieve enterprise-level security? In this resource, gain expert insight into enabling effective Android enterprise security. View now to explore Android security settings and control, battling Android malware, and much more. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Securing the Virtual World sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: With the growing need to reduce costs and improve efficiencies and availability of IT resources, organizations have increasingly turned to virtualization. But there are questions around the security within these environments. This paper explores the new security challenges of virtualization and how to overcome them with a layered security approach. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Server Virtualization \| Virtualization Security

Using Web Security Services to Protect Portable Devices sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: Today’s flexible workforce is becoming a serious security issue, as employees are working from multiple locations with various devices, increasing the risk of exposure. View this paper now to gain a better understanding of the security challenges posed by portable users and devices and how you can address them using cloud-based security solutions. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Managed Security Services \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

Download the Recent "Insecurity of Privileged Users" Report from the Ponemon Institute sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: This global benchmark study, conducted by Ponomon Institute, explores the inherent risks caused by poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to explore key findings and gain valuable insights into the success factors for governing, managing and controlling privileged user access across the enterprise. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Securing Mobile Devices sponsored by ISACA WHITE PAPER: While mobile devices have become an integral tool in today’s networked world, providing convenient user access and increased productivity, they don’t come without risk. View this resource for a comprehensive overview of mobile devices including its key impacts and benefits, risks and security concerns, and effective strategies for overcoming them. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Wireless Security

Insecurity of Privileged Users - Global Survey of IT Practitioners sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: This study, conducted by Ponemon Institue, examines the risks inherent in poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to uncover the key findings and what can be done to minimize risk. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

IT Pros Guide to Data Protection: Top 5 tips for Securing Data in the Modern Workforce sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: The following five steps are some very effective ways to improve data security in a cost-effective manner and are the first steps toward readying an organization for more robust data protection measures such as DLP. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| File Transfer Protocols \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

An insider’s look at security strategy centered around desktop virtualization sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems has implemented an information security strategy and business continuity plan - on the foundation of desktop virtualization - that incorporates technology and best practices designed to mitigate risk while supporting business agility and growth. View now to join a Citrix security insider to explore the benefits. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Business Continuity Planning \| Cloud Security \| Desktop Virtualization \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies

FoxT Enterprise Access Management sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: Uncover an enterprise access management approach that can help strengthen security, enforce compliance and streamline administration across the entire enterprise. View now to explore its four essential elements including centralized administration, contextual authentication, adaptive authorization, and automated audit and compliance reporting. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

A 3-Step Plan For Mobile Security sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource identifies unique management controls and countermeasures that will allow your organization to implement a sound mobile security strategy that will cover both corporate and personal mobile devices. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Wireless Security

Security Predictions for 2012 sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This pivotal resource offers valuable insight into 7 security predictions for the coming year, as well as ways in which your organization can prepare for whatever lurks on the horizon. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Think Your Anti-Virus Software Is Working? Think Again sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus offerings are no longer effective against emerging threats. This resource explores a more effective endpoint security approach, called intelligent whitelisting, which affords greater protection, productivity, and efficiency. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Fighting fraud in government sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Public sector organisations are experiencing increasing levels of economic crime, including cybercrime, and are particularly at risk from being defrauded by their own employees and their suppliers, according to findings from PwC’s latest Global Economic Crime Survey. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CIOs \| Crime \| Cybersecurity \| Fraud Protection \| Government Agencies (non-U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Governments \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

PCI DSS Compliance with Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager and Stingray Application Firewall sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc. WHITE PAPER: PCI DSS is mandatory for any business that handles confidential cardholder data. Riverbed® Stingray™ Traffic Manager and Stingray Application Firewall Module help with many parts of the PCI DSS specification, notably the web application firewall (WAF) requirements of section 6.6. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Policies

The Ponemon Institute 2012 State of the Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines a study focused on four topics on the state of endpoint security: risk, productivity, resources and complexity. The findings are presented in this report. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The CISOs Guide to Measuring IT Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this comprehensive white paper, learn the key steps to enhancing your security visibility so that you have a voice at the executive table and not just a seat. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CISOs \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

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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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