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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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How Bad Are the Bad Guys? - The Changing Nature of Web Security Threats sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper considers how Web-based security threats are evolving, within the context of IT trends including mobile, home computing, and other forms of remote access that could all potentially increase the attack surface of the organization. Read on to learn more about protecting your organization from emerging Web-based security threats. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Protect Your Company, Freeing Up Time for Your Business sponsored by Panda Security WHITE PAPER: By complementing a solid technological approach with an additional protection strategy and the best support services, Global Business Protection offers your company peace of mind, so you can focus on what is really important for your company. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

Solution Brief: Data Protection for Midsize Organizations sponsored by McAfee, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Data is the lifeblood of any organisation, and one of the five greatest threat vectors faced by a midsise organisation. Whether you want to address all five areas or concentrate on data protection, McAfee has proven products and a dedicated focus to meet the requirements of your organisation. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SMBs \| Storage Security

This Month in the Threat Webscape for October 2009 sponsored by Websense, Inc. VIDEO: The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Web Content Control: Five Steps to a Successful Implementation sponsored by Untangle, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Content Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security \| Web Content Management \| Web Site Administration \| Web Site Monitoring

eBook: Data loss prevention strategies, practices and tools sponsored by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com EBOOK: Data loss prevention strategies, practices and tools are more important than ever. Read this e-book for expert advice on DLP, encryption, risk management and more. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Encryption Standards \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia? sponsored by Sophos Inc. EGUIDE: Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Pocket E-Guide: Managing Windows Security Risks While Maintaining System Usability sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: This Pocket E-Guide discusses the steps essential for balancing Windows security requirements with the needs and priorities of IT administrators. Gain insight into the common mindset of many of today's IT administrators and learn how to reasonably manage security risks while ensuring consistent usability and user convenience. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Endpoint Security \| Operating Systems \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Systems Management \| Windows Security

The Anatomy of an Insider: Bad Guys Don't Always Wear Black sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: Rather than focusing on process or technology, this paper examines people. It is based on years of experience and research and offers detailed analysis into the "anatomy of an insider" with the goal of illuminating that which makes insiders tick. Read on to learn more about insider threats and how to protect your organization from them. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Complete Security: Out of Reach or Attainable Goal? A Guide to Successfully Mitigating Risk sponsored by Solera Networks WHITE PAPER: No security system will keep your organization absolutely secure. As long as assets exist on the network, you have to assume that some threat exists that is capable of finding and exploiting the vulnerabilities in your security. If it doesn’t exist today, it probably will tomorrow. Read this paper to learn a better way of thinking about security. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Essential Guide to Threat Management sponsored by M86 Security UK ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Check out this expert eBook and get expert advice that can help your company successfully improve its threat management posture. Posted: 06 Nov 2009 \| Published: 06 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Integrated Threat Management \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

The Malware Report: Radisson Hotels Exposed by Guest Data Breach sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about a data breach at Radison Hotels. Unfortunately, an unknown number of their guests' credit card numbers were exposed to malicious hackers. In this podcast, Randy dishes out some advice on how to prevent this sort of data breach and what to do in the event that it’s already happened. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Security \| Kiosks \| Malware \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The Malware Report: Hotel Business Center PCs Strike Again sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Matt Grand talks with Randy Abrams about security issues with hotel business center computers. These are public computers and they often have insufficient security features. In this podcast, Randy shares some interesting things he’s found in hotel computers and gives some advice on using them safely. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Remote Access Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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

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

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

10 Step Guide to Easy Data Loss Prevention sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: With increasingly strict regulations, organizations must secure confidential information against accidental or intentional loss. Beyond the financial risk and legal exposure, there's also the serious threat to your organization's public reputation to consider. Discover how to plug your data leaks by downloading the 10 step guide to Easy DLP. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Network Security \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security

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

Deliver Effective Governance for Identity and Access Management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Organizations should consider a thorough approach to IAM governance that meets the requirements of discovering, documenting and analyzing user access; establishing a process for user access governance; ensuring that constraints help manage business conflict; enforcing policies; and continuous monitoring. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Governance \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Policies

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

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

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter One: Optimizing Business-Driven Security sponsored by IBM EBOOK: This eBook provides a context for understanding today's information security environment and selecting an optimal set of technologies, policies, and practices to meet the needs of your particular business. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Spending

Securing Virtualization in Real-World Environments sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper examines many of the concerns associated with virtualization and describes how the breadth of security experience, focused under the IBM Security Framework, helps customers better understand and prioritize these risks, and helps build a strong security posture that positions organizations to reap the full rewards of this technology. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Virtualization Security

Implementing an Effective Data Loss Prevention Solution for Your Network sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a thorough examination of data loss prevention and for a step-by-step guide for implementing an effective DLP solution in your organization. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intellectual Property \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| 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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