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ALSO CALLED: System Security, Closed Loop Security, Systems Security, Computer Security, Active Security Solutions DEFINITION: Trusted computing is a broad term that refers to technologies and proposals for resolving computer security problems through hardware enhancements and associated software modifications. Several major hardware manufacturers and software vendors, collectively known as the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), are cooperating in this venture and have come up with specific plans. The TCG develops and promotes … Definition continues below.
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Survival Guide: Securing Networks without Borders Show sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WEBCAST: In today’s era of borderless networks, minimizing your exposure to outside threats is more crucial than ever. In this video, discover how to reduce the potential attack surfaces available to data thieves without buying any new hardware or software. Learn the latest methods employed by hackers to gain access to your network and how to eliminate them Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Firewall Appliances \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

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

Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Regulatory Requirements Driving Enterprise Role and Entitlement Management sponsored by Guardium VIDEO: Learn how the requirements from various regulations like HIPAA, state privacy laws, and PCI DSS drive the use of role management technology to enable compliance. In this video, Richard Mackey summarizes the technological components that support compliance-focused role management and recommends a strategy for integrating IAM into the enterprise. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| HIPAA \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Countdown: Top Five Technology Challenges of Role and Entitlement Management sponsored by Guardium PODCAST: When an organization commits to implementing the technologies and tools to support role and entitlement management, it faces a number of sizable challenges. In this podcast, expert Richard Mackey counts down these organizational, process, and technical challenges that block the successful deployment of role and entitlement management technology. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| HIPAA \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WEBCAST: No single technology guarantees security, but application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This webinar focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security

Application Whitelisting - an Emerging Layer of Security sponsored by Faronics PODCAST: A layered approach is essential to protect your digital assets in today’s world, and Faronics Anti-Executable is a powerful, enterprise-ready and cost-effective layer, that when combined with other defenses, gives you the most complete threat coverage available today. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security

How to Protect Data Against Theft and Ensure That it Remains Confidential - No Matter Where it is Stored sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces SafeGuard Enterprise 5.40, an innovative solution from Sophos that fulfills all the requirements a company could have for protecting confidential data on mobile PCs and data media. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Published: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Storage Management

Software Reliability: Building Security In sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company VIDEO: Fixing software security vulnerabilities during development is expensive, difficult and time-consuming. But fixing them after deployment is far more expensive and counterproductive. In this video featuring security expert Diana Kelley, learn state-of-the-art techniques for building a secure software development process. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Countdown: Selling security in the SDLC sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company PODCAST: Building security into the software development lifecycle takes more than just a plan. You need the support of both the development and security/audit organizations to make it work. This podcast, featuring Diana Kelley, presents a plan for selling the value of security to all of the constituencies who matter in your organization. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

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

Secrets of Log Management sponsored by Q1 Labs VIDEO: This video offers an in-depth look at a number of log management strategies that security administrators use in their organizations today and explain their "secrets" for success. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Intelligent Defense: SIMs for Threat Management sponsored by Q1 Labs VIDEO: Learn about security information management systems (SIMs) and how they support a security information lifecycle of collection, alerting, reporting, and forensics. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

Workforce Freedom: Strong Authentication for PC and Mobile Devices. sponsored by SafeNet, Inc. PODCAST: This podcast will discuss what strong authentication is and why it is important. Doron will examine who needs strong authentication and which types of users will benefit from a more secure solution. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Systems

Why Traditional Anti-Malware Solutions Are No Longer Enough sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Information Security Essential Guide to SIMs sponsored by Information Security Magazine EGUIDE: Security information management systems can now be used for proactive risk management and business intelligence. This Essentials Guide explains how this can be achieved. Read on to find articles that cover topics like today's SIM trends, incident response, threat management, and data analysis. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Mining \| Intrusion Detection \| Log Management \| Network Event Correlation \| Network Forensics \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Event Management

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

Mapping Application Security To Business Value: Considerations And Recommendations For IT And Business Decision Makers sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk by ensuring that your web applications are secure. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards

What Executives Need to Know About Web Application Development Security sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Web Application Security

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows \| Windows 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

Pocket E-Guide: The Top Causes of Windows Server Security Risks sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: In this Pocket E-Guide, you will find insight into the causes of persistent Windows server security risks. Learn how a lack of standards adoption, delegation, and coordination among security teams can lead to compliance gaps and security breaches, and why a lack of cohesive priorities within a team can create significant Windows vulnerabilities. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Management \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows Security \| Windows Server 2003 \| Windows Server Software

Rip and Replace: Choosing the Best Strategy when Switching Antivirus Solutions sponsored by ESET DATA SHEET: Switching security solutions on a large scale can be challenging for any organization. A well-planned strategy can minimize the impact on business processes without sacrificing security. The most effective approach is one that is customized for the unique needs of your organization. Check out this data sheet to learn about one such strategy. Posted: 13 Nov 2009 \| Published: 13 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Migration \| Software Viruses \| Uninstall Programs \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Presentation Transcript: Insider Threats -- an Interview with Bill Crowell -- Former Deputy Director of the NSA sponsored by Imperva PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this presentation transcript. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection – especially around mission-critical applications and databases. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Risk Assessment \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

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SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … specifications for the protection of computer resources from threats posed by malicious entities without infringing on the rights of end users.Microsoft defines trusted computing by breaking it down into four technologies, all of which require the use of new or improved hardware at the personal computer (PC) level: Memory curtaining -- prevents programs from inappropriately reading from or writing to each other's memory. Secure input/output (I/O) -- addresses threats from spyware such as keyloggers and programs that capture the contents of a display. Sealed storage -- allows computers to securely …
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