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ALSO CALLED: Vulnerabilities DEFINITION: Process to determine whether to eliminate, mitigate, or tolerate vulnerabilities based on risk and cost. VM consists of a number of specific steps such as: asset management, auditing, remediation, and reporting. This process is continuous and creates a closed feedback loop for ongoing network threat management.
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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

Three Waves, One Defense: How an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Protects from an Ever-Broadening Threat Landscape sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Managers \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management: What my CIO Needs to Know sponsored by eEye Digital Security WHITE PAPER: Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Compliance and Security for the Financial Services IT Manager sponsored by eEye Digital Security PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Pocket eGuide: Expert Tips for Eliminating Linux Security Risks sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions EGUIDE: In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Linux \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Threats \| Systems Maintenance \| Systems Testing \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Mitigating Web 2.0 Threats sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an overview of some common web 2.0 security threats and how to deal with them. The presentation covers the evolution of threats, how web 2.0 is changing them, what vulnerabilities to focus on, and how to reduce risk. Download the slides to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

eGuide: Where does security fit in the cloud? sponsored by VeriSign, Inc EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide offers an in-depth look at the security of cloud computing. Discover a risk versus benefits comparison, learn why it may be difficult to satisfy compliance auditors if security controls are obscured, and see why cloud vendors aren’t very concerned with security. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Distributed Computing \| Distributed Data Management \| Grid Computing \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Vulnerability Management

Take a Holistic Approach to Business-Driven Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Processes \| CRM \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SOA \| Vulnerability Management

Fact or Fiction: Enforcing Change Management and Configuration Management with Tools and Technologies sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PODCAST: This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Strategic Planning \| Vulnerability Management

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

PCI Compliance for Dummies sponsored by Qualys, Inc. EBOOK: Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is mandatory if your company stores, processes, or transmits payment cardholder data. This book is all about understanding PCI and how merchants can comply with its requirements. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authorization \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management Buyer’s Checklist: Key Questions to Ask Before You Select a VM Solution sponsored by Qualys, Inc. ASSESSMENT TOOL: Choosing a solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Qualys provides this 12-point short list of considerations that will help you determine what will work best for your organization. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control Software \| Data Security \| HIPAA Compliance \| Network Security \| Reporting Software \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Software as a Service \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

7 Essential Steps to Achieve, Measure and Prove Optimal Security Risk Reduction sponsored by Qualys, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Rapid changes within technology, new server and software deployments, and the evolving sophistication of attack methods used to infiltrate systems and steal data create the greatest set of challenges faced by security and IT administrators trying to keep their systems secure and within regulatory compliance. Interested in reducing security risk? Posted: 20 Oct 2009 \| Published: 20 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

NERC: What You Need to Know sponsored by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com EBOOK: The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's regulations aim to protect the nation's vulnerable critical infrastructure. Read this E-Book to find out what responsible entities need to do to comply with the NERC. Posted: 16 Oct 2009 \| Published: 16 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Cybersecurity \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Spending \| Vulnerability Management

Understanding Why Web Application Security is Critical to Business sponsored by Sirius Computer Solutions WHITE PAPER: This paper compiles clients’ frequently asked questions about Web application security. These questions are answered by security experts from Sirius and IBM. The goal is to help you understand the issues surrounding Web application security; so you can better prepare your organization for a security breach. Posted: 13 Oct 2009 \| Published: 13 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Penetration Testing \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security

Red Hat Open Source Security sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, is committed to utilizing the principles of open source to provide enterprise-level security to its customers. This paper reviews open source software development principles and process and how those lead to more secure software. Posted: 08 Oct 2009 \| Published: 08 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Downtime \| IT Management \| Network Security \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Software \| Vulnerability Management

This Month in the Threat Webscape -- August 2009 sponsored by Websense, Inc. VIDEO: The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of threats occurring during the month of August 2009. Highlighted is the massive DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack on Twitter, Google Blogger, LiveJournal, and Facebook centered around 1 person: Cyxymu, a pro-Georgia blogger who is an active critic of Moscow's politics. Posted: 08 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 08 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Information Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Reducing the Cost of Achieving PCI Compliance with Lumension® Compliance and IT Risk Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will examine PCI DSS and explain how Lumension® Compliance and IT Risk Management can help organizations reduce the cost of addressing compliance. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Auditing (Finance) \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Audits \| Data Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Reporting Software \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Management

E-Book - Online Fraud: Mitigation and Detection to Reduce the Threat of Online Crime sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EBOOK: As our economy struggles to regain its footing, online fraud is more prevalent than ever. In this E-Book, experts reveal a model for common fraud and present tips on easing fraud pains. Also, find out how financial fraud affects consumer bank behavior. Read on to learn more. Posted: 01 Oct 2009 \| Published: 01 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Computer Crimes \| Cybersecurity \| eCommerce \| Identity Theft \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

E-Guide: The Basics of Endpoint Security: Expert Reveals Tips for Finding Data on the Endpoints sponsored by Panda Security EGUIDE: In this E-Guide, security expert Mike Chapple reveals tips on finding sensitive information on the endpoint. Get a basic understanding of the algorithms used to detect sensitive information, software tools to assist you in your search for data, and two basic approaches for managing sensitive information. Posted: 30 Sep 2009 \| Published: 30 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Device Control Software \| Endpoint Security \| Information Management \| Information Retrieval Software \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Management

The New Face of Intrusion Prevention sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. WHITE PAPER: Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions. Posted: 29 Sep 2009 \| Published: 29 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Blade Servers \| Dashboards \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Red Hat Open Source Security sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: The open source development model allows innovation to happen rapidly in all areas—including security. The Red Hat development process leads the industry in providing innovative and secure solutions, and includes a dedicated Security Response Team whose speed and reliability is among the best in the industry. Posted: 24 Sep 2009 \| Published: 24 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Database Administration \| Linux \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Operating Systems \| Security Software \| Vulnerability Management

Realizing Asset-Centric and User-Centric Approaches to Security sponsored by RES Software WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents an overview of both the asset-centric and the user-centric approaches to security. These approaches will be mapped towards the standard for Information Security: ISO 17799. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Secure Content Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Weathering a Perfect Storm: The Collision of Application Vulnerabilities and Data Privacy sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company JOURNAL ARTICLE: Enterprises, particularly those that deal with personal or private data, are now squarely in the path of a perfect storm. The convergence of regulatory compliance, high-profile data breaches and increased sophistication of cyber-attackers has transformed data security from an interesting IT sideline to a bottom-line, corner-office priority. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Information Security Magazine - September 2009: Readers’ Choice Awards sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: This issue of Security Information Magazine features the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, our readers voted to determine the best security products. A record 1,721 voters participated this year, rating products in 17 different categories. There’s also a great article on the facts and myths about encryption and more. Posted: 15 Sep 2009 \| Published: 15 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Application Security \| Authentication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Encryption Standards \| Firewall Appliances \| Identity Management \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Security Event Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management \| Wireless Security

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