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Pod Slurping - An Easy Technique for Stealing Data sponsored by GFI Software WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, we explore how the uncontrolled use of portable storage devices such as iPods, USB sticks, flash drives and PDAs, coupled with data theft techniques such as 'pod slurping', can lead to major security breaches. Posted: 18 Sep 2006 \| Published: 18 Sep 2006 TOPICS: Consumer Electronics Equipment \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Identity Theft \| Internal Threats \| iPod \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Security Software \| Storage Security

Protecting Credit Card Data: How to Achieve PCI Compliance sponsored by Motorola Solutions WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the best way to achieve compliance by building a complete end-to-end PCI-capable solution. Posted: 20 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jul 2007 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Credit Cards \| Internal Threats \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Management

Effectively manage access to systems and information to help optimize integrity and facilitate compliance sponsored by IBM Software Group WHITE PAPER: Consistent access management and identity management protect data integrity and facilitate compliance. IBM identity and access management solutions help you cost-effectively provide authorized users with access while protecting applications and data. Posted: 09 Jan 2008 \| Published: 09 Jan 2008 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| IT Governance \| Risk Management \| SOA

Web Based Attacks sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report describes the anatomy of web based attacks and examines some of the factors that have influenced a shift toward this type of attack over the last year. Posted: 11 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

The 2008 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study sponsored by ISC2 WHITE PAPER: Information security professionals are facing a growing amount of pressure. This survey provides detailed insight into the important trends and opportunities emerging in the information security profession worldwide. Posted: 03 Jun 2008 \| Published: 03 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Biometrics \| Certification Programs \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| Information Security \| Information Technology Professionals \| Internal Threats \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management

Effectively Manage Access to Systems and Information to Help Optimize Integrity and Facilitate Compliance sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper details a comprehensive, standards-based approach that integrates access control and identity management and enables you to cost-effectively provide users with access to applications and data while protecting assets from unauthor... Posted: 19 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Mar 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| IT Governance \| Risk Management \| SOA

Methods, Motivations, and Mitigation of Insider Threats sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a closer look at the real impact of insider threats. From the motives and means, to types of insider attacks and best practices, learn more about how this complicated criminal behavior is impacting enterprise today. Posted: 28 Nov 2007 \| Published: 13 Feb 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Employee Monitoring \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Theft \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Spam \| Spyware

Global Threat Research Report: Russia sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: This report takes an in-depth look at the security threat the Russian Business Network (RBN) is to North American-based enterprise businesses. Learn more about their current infrastructure, its corruption, and the impact the RBN has on business today. Posted: 16 Nov 2007 \| Published: 10 Jan 2007 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Data Security \| Digital Certificates \| Hackers \| Information Security \| Intellectual Property \| Internal Threats \| Internet Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Political Environment \| Spam \| Telephony Systems

The Perfect Storm - Why Now Is The Time For Open Source sponsored by Red Hat and Intel WHITE PAPER: Open source is recognized for its ease of use, high performance, and affordability, especially amidst turbulent economic conditions. The high value of open source, coupled with economic and organizational pressure, represents a "perfect storm" for CIOs, giving them the opportunity to deploy high-performing, cost-effective open source solutions. Posted: 19 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Jun 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Centers \| IT Governance \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| Linux \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Operating Systems \| UNIX

Infographic: 5 ways to achieve a risk-based security strategy sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In this infographic, learn five steps to implement a risk-based security strategy that naturally delivers compliance as a consequence of an improved security posture. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 16 Aug 2019 TOPICS: Security \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Infosec culture: A former helicopter pilot's perspective sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article in our Royal Holloway security series, former helicopter pilot Ashley Bye explains how the UK Military Aviation Authority's model for an engaged air safety culture could be used to reduce the prevalence and severity of cyber security incidents. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 26 Mar 2018 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| IT Systems \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The Ultimate Guide to Insider Threats sponsored by Exabeam EBOOK: Insider threats pose security risks, whether malicious, negligent, or compromised. This guide explores detection strategies using AI, real-world examples, threat activities, and defense best practices. Learn how SIEM solutions establish behavioral baselines to spot anomalies early. Read this e-book to enhance your insider threat program. Posted: 09 Apr 2025 \| Published: 05 Apr 2025 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing

The Ultimate Guide to Insider Threats sponsored by Exabeam EBOOK: Insider threats pose security risks, whether malicious, negligent, or compromised. This guide explores detection strategies using AI, real-world examples, threat activities, and defense best practices. Learn how SIEM solutions establish behavioral baselines to spot anomalies early. Read this e-book to enhance your insider threat program. Posted: 05 Apr 2025 \| Published: 05 Apr 2025 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing

Australia's cybersecurity game plan sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In this e-guide, find out how the Australian government is tackling cyber security issues head-on, why local businesses continue to fall prey to ransomware and how to mitigate supply chain security risks. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 24 Aug 2020 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Governments \| Hackers \| National Governments \| Privacy Rights \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Supply Chain Management

Shields up! Why Russia's war on Ukraine should matter to security pros sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EBOOK: The build-up to the attack on Ukraine by Russia on 24 February saw widespread warnings from cyber security companies and government agencies that the world was on the verge of a devastating cyber war. In this E-Guide, we will explore some of the more impactful cyber security stories that have unfolded around the war. Posted: 11 Mar 2022 \| Published: 11 Mar 2022 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Security \| Security Threats

Computer Weekly - 26 July 2022: Inside Russia's Ukraine information operations sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we get the inside track on Russia's disinformation operations attempting to spread propaganda and cyber threats about the invasion of Ukraine. Our new buyer's guide looks at customer and employee experience management. And we assess 10 top Kubernetes backup suppliers. Read the issue now. Posted: 22 Jul 2022 \| Published: 26 Jul 2022 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Backups \| Customer Satisfaction \| Cybersecurity \| Social Networking \| Storage Systems

Mitigating Cyber Risks with MITRE ATT&CK sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Unit42 EBOOK: Although recovering from offline backups can provide some protection against encryption-only ransomware attacks, organizations must take additional measures to prepare for threat actors who extort victims. Browse a detailed view of the observations of Unit42 and discover expert recommendations for addressing them. Posted: 12 Apr 2023 \| Published: 12 Apr 2023 TOPICS: .NET

Computer Weekly – 10 December 2024: On the road to change at Aston Martin sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Aston Martin's CIO to find out how tech is helping tackle the challenges facing the automotive sector. The new National Cyber Security boss explains the need to be vigilant against growing online threats. We also examine the future of secure remote connectivity in the cloud era. Read the issue now. Posted: 10 Dec 2024 \| Published: 10 Dec 2024 TOPICS: Automotive Industry \| CIOs \| Cybersecurity \| Electric Motors \| Environmental Standards \| ERP Software \| Remote Computing \| Remote Office Connectivity \| SAP (Product) \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Storage Architectures \| Storage Best Practices \| VPN

Royal Holloway: Cloud-native honeypot deployment sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: Exploring open problems facing cloud infrastructure, this article in our Royal Holloway security series describes the implementation, feasibility and benefits of cloud-native honeypots. Posted: 22 Apr 2022 \| Published: 25 Apr 2022 TOPICS: Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2018 sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2018 identifies the top geopolitical risks facing the world in 2018. Environmental risks dominate, but cyber attacks, the risks of artificial intelligence, and the possibility of the internet defragmenting are high on the agenda. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 17 Jan 2018 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Internet Security

Building Cyber Resilience For Central Government sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Central government faces growing cybersecurity challenges with increasing attack frequency and complexity. Trend Micro Vision One offers protection through attack surface risk management, extended detection and response, and AI assistance to bridge skills gaps, streamline compliance, and reduce costs. Secure your digital landscape. Posted: 11 Apr 2025 \| Published: 11 Apr 2025 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing

Royal Holloway: Driverless vehicle security for military applications sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: Existing attacks and risk assessment frameworks within civilian autonomous vehicles (AVs) can be used to review security of military AVs deployed for logistics purposes in a desert warzone environment. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 14 Jul 2020 TOPICS: Automotive Industry \| Autonomous Systems \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Systems \| Transportation Management Software

Decentralising datacentres: The new challenges of security at the edge sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In September 2020, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank, our panel of information and cyber security experts, consideredthe challenges inherent in decentralising the datacentre, and set out to answer the question, how can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure as the traditional centralised model? Read more in this e-guide. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 28 Sep 2020 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: The theme of the 2020 RSA Conference was the human element, and the event promised once more to live up to its reputation as the place "where the world talks security. This RSA Conference 2020 guide is your single stop to find all the latest breaking news and expert insights from one of the cybersecurity world's biggest annual gatherings. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 04 May 2020 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Government In The Crosshairs: How Cisos Can Close The Boardroom Credibility Gap To Support Transformation sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Government CISOs face growing cyber threats amid digital transformation, yet many struggle with board skepticism. Success requires clear communication, risk alignment with business objectives, and unified security platforms. Unlock guidance in this white paper. Posted: 11 Apr 2025 \| Published: 11 Apr 2025 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing

Policing cyber crime sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security series considers the duties of the police in the UK and asks whether these roles remain realistic and achievable in cyber space Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 23 Sep 2016 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Laws \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Shore up your cybersecurity resilience: A guide for ANZ businesses sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In this e-guide, read about the next steps in Australia's cyber security blueprint, the state of data breaches in the county and what the whole region can do to prepare for new forms of cyber threats. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 20 Apr 2020 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Health Care Security \| Phishing \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

CW ASEAN: Time to dial up defences sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EZINE: In this month's issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at ASEAN's patchy cyber security landscape, including varying levels of cyber resilience across the region, cyber security strategies adopted by different countries, as well as efforts to improve cyber capabilities and foster greater collaboration in the common fight against cyber threats. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 08 Mar 2018 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Security Think Tank Pt.1 - 2020 bought us universal remote working. So what next?... sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: In this e-guide: Each month Computer Weekly poses a question to its Security Think Tank, a panel of cyber security experts comprising industry insiders, technologists, analysts, legal experts and educators, to share their years of collective cyber security wisdom with the security community. Posted: 15 Mar 2021 \| Published: 19 Feb 2021 TOPICS: Authentication \| Cybersecurity \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Computing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Virtualization Security \| VPN \| VPN Appliances \| VPN Hardware \| VPN Services \| VPN Software

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2019 sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EGUIDE: Once again, in 2019 the cyber threat landscape proved the old biblical adage correct – there is nothing new under the sun. Data breaches were 10 a penny – indeed, in some cases they can actually be bought for pennies. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber crime stories of 2019. Posted: 10 Sep 2021 \| Published: 27 Dec 2019 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

The Essential Guide to the 2023 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations sponsored by Palo Alto Networks EBOOK: In this e-book, take a comparative look at how endpoint security solutions performed in the most recent ATT&CK evaluation, and find out how Palo Alto Networks are stepping up to the challenge. Posted: 24 Apr 2024 \| Published: 24 Apr 2024 TOPICS: .NET

Computer Weekly – 3 May 2022: A prescription for digital accessibility at Boots sponsored by TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, millions of people have difficulties when using websites – we find out how Boots is making its e-commerce offering fully accessible. Our new buyer's guide examines communications as a service. And we talk to Trainline's CTO about how the rail app provider survived and thrived post-pandemic. Read the issue now. Posted: 03 May 2022 \| Published: 03 May 2022 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Communications Networks \| Communications Software \| Communications Systems \| eCommerce \| IT Services \| IT Workforce \| Tax Law \| Web Development \| Web Services \| Web Site Design

Accelerating Zero Trust Capabilities sponsored by Saviynt EBOOK: The rapid growth of adversarial cyber threats emphasizes the need for the Department of Defense (DoD) to adapt and improve our deterrence strategies and cybersecurity implementations. In this whitepaper, Saviynt will hone in on the three specific pillars that require agencies to protect users, systems, and data at the identity layer. Posted: 30 Apr 2024 \| Published: 30 Apr 2024 TOPICS: .NET

Zscaler ThreatLabz State of Encrypted Attacks Report sponsored by Zscaler RESEARCH CONTENT: Encrypted attacks grew 24.3% year-over-year, with malware, ad spyware sites, and phishing making up 99% of threats. Education and government saw the largest increases. Learn how to defend against these evolving encrypted threats in the Zscaler ThreatLabz State of Encrypted Attacks Report. Posted: 13 Aug 2024 \| Published: 13 Aug 2024 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing