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Evolution of Integrity Checking with Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: an Intel IT Perspective sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: As part of an effort to address security concerns, Intel IT evaluated Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT), a new security technology in Intel® processors. Intel TXT is a foundation technology that can be applied to enhance security in multiple usage models. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 02 May 2011 \| Published: 25 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Information Security \| Microprocessors \| Multi-Tenant Units \| Private cloud computing \| Security Architectures \| Security Management

Rethinking Information Security to Improve Business Agility sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: To enable rapid adoption on new technology and usage models—and provide protection in an evolving threat landscape—Intel IT has embarked on a radical five-year redesign of Intel's information security architecture. Continue reading to learn more. Posted: 28 Mar 2011 \| Published: 28 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Enterprise Information Management (EIM) \| Enterprise Resource Management \| Information Security \| Private cloud computing \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Server Virtualization

Cloud Computing: Business Benefits With Security, Governance and Assurance Perspectives sponsored by ISACA WHITE PAPER: Globalization and recent economic pressures have resulted in increased requirements for the availability, scalability and efficiency of enterprise information technology (IT) solutions. Posted: 23 Mar 2011 \| Published: 23 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Capacity Planning \| Cloud Computing \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Productivity \| Risk Assessment \| TCO

Data Protection 2.0: It’s Not Just Names and Numbers Anymore sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The external forces of advanced threats and compliance obligations, combined with the internal forces of new business initiatives, lead to a complex set of data protection requirements. This paper provides an overview of the many data protection challenges CISOs face and suggests a sequence of five actions to take to address these challenges. Posted: 08 Feb 2011 \| Published: 08 Feb 2011 TOPICS: CISOs \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM can help your federal agency implement a holistic strategy that improves overall security posture and readiness. Read this white paper to learn about the IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) strategic approach to cybersecurity and gain a clearer understanding of the latest FISMA legislation and compliance mandates. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Information Security Magazine – October 2010: Database Auditing Tools – The Human Factor sponsored by Information Security Magazine WHITE PAPER: This issue also discusses database audit tools, applications and the selection process. Learn how your organization can leverage these tools to understand database transaction activity, monitor insiders for malicious activity, and how these logs and audit trails can improve your compliance programs. Posted: 07 Oct 2010 \| Published: 07 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Privacy Rights \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Threats

Anatomy of a Data Breach - Why Breaches Happen and What to Do About It sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the three most common sources of data breaches, and offers a broad perspective on what can be done to stop data breaches, as well as specific recommendations to take preventive action. Posted: 23 Aug 2010 \| Published: 18 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Storage Security

Data Protection Solutions at Midsize Organizations sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In January of 2008, a random sample of online technical newsletter subscribers at midsize companies (100- 5,000 employees) received an email invitation to participate in a survey about data protection solutions use at their organizations. The goal of the survey was to identify sources of and/or reasons for information security breaches and more. Posted: 15 Jul 2010 \| Published: 01 Feb 2008 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Improving Clinician Workflows with One-Touch Desktop Roaming sponsored by Imprivata WHITE PAPER: The move from paper-based medical records systems to EMR is rightly viewed as a step toward improved patient care, increased clinician productivity, and lower costs. But striking a balance between access for clinicians and privacy for patients can be a difficult task. This paper presents a one-touch desktop roaming solution that benefits both. Posted: 24 Jun 2010 \| Published: 24 May 2010 TOPICS: EHR (Electronic Health Records) \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| HITECH \| Information Security \| Medical Records Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine

Best Practices in eCatalog Management sponsored by Ariba, Inc. WHITE PAPER: At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized. Posted: 11 Jun 2010 \| Published: 11 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Cataloging (Information Management) \| eBusiness \| eBusiness Software \| eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Information Management \| Information Security \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Systems \| Supplier Management

ZeuS: A Persistent Criminal Enterprise sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: This research paper, presented by Trend Micro, examines the ZeuS botnet; a cyber-criminal tool primarily used to steal money. Access this paper now to learn how ZeuS works, who is behind this crimeware, ZeuS variants now emerging and more. Posted: 11 May 2010 \| Published: 24 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Protection

Your Small Business Security Questions Answered: Social Networks, Sensitive Data, and Business Banking sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This brief paper provides in depth answers to three pressing questions that many small businesses are asking about IT security: If social networks are such a risk, shouldn't we just block them? How liable am I for the loss of sensitive data? How safe is online business banking? Read on to learn the answers to these three questions and more. Posted: 28 Apr 2010 \| Published: 28 Apr 2010 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Online Banking Services \| Security \| Security Policies \| Small Businesses \| Social Networking

Top-10 Guide for Protecting Sensitive Data from Malicious Insiders sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper provides seven practical steps any information security organization can take to improve information system security and achieve compliance with relevant regulations, standards and internal security and operational policy. Posted: 05 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Information Security \| Security Policies

Internet Gambling Sites: Expose Fraud Rings and Stop Repeat Offenders with Device Reputation sponsored by iovation, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you understand what new and innovative techniques can be used to combat online fraud and abuse, and how online casinos can realize a true return on investment by reducing losses from fraud exposure and increasing operational efficiency within the fraud detection process. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 22 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Gambling Industry \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| Personal Information Management Software

Healthcare Data Loss Assessment: Measure sensitive patient data loss on your network sponsored by Code Green Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Loss of patient data is a top concern for any healthcare organization. They handle some of the most sensitive and personal data on the individuals they treat. Patients trust healthcare organizations to safeguard sensitive data. Read this whitepaper to find more about how a data loss prevention (DLP) solution can protect patient data. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Published: 09 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Health Care Industry \| HIPAA Compliance \| Information Security \| Medical Records Management \| Security \| Vulnerability Assessments

Protecting Healthcare Organizations from Patient Data Loss sponsored by Code Green Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Negative publicity from a data breach can have lasting consequences, undermining patient confidence and damaging an organization's reputation. This paper covers potential data breaches within healthcare organizations and strategies for preventing them. Read on to learn more about the steps you can take to protect patients' sensitive information. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Customer Privacy \| Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Email Encryption \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security

The Best PCI Audit of Your Life sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper will detail a strategy that enables companies to easily gain PCI compliance and ensure effective security. By mapping technical controls to PCI standards and by continuously monitoring, assessing, and reporting the status of your environment, you can make your PCI audit the most efficient and actionable of your life. Posted: 13 Aug 2009 \| Published: 13 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Audits

Practical Steps to Achieve and Maintain NERC Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper describes seven practical steps information security professionals can take to integrate controls into IT production operations, to simultaneously achieve NERC compliance goals, and also IT operational and security goals. Posted: 31 Jul 2009 \| Published: 08 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Operational Support Systems \| Risk Management

Fixing the "Everyone" Problem sponsored by Varonis WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn what exactly the problem is with "everyone" access and what new solutions Varonis has to offer. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authorization \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Enterprise Resource Management \| Identity Management \| Information Security

Laws, regulations and compliance: Top tips for keeping your data under your Control sponsored by Sophos UK WHITE PAPER: The challenges of complying with government, industry and internal regulations designed to protect data is becoming harder and more expensive to manage. This paper outlines the rules, looks at the main threats to security compliance and highlights how a well-defined strategy, backed up by powerful technology can provide the solution. Posted: 20 Mar 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance Software \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Loss Prevention \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Business Value Analysis Study: Citizens Business Bank sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: As a result of its relationship with Symantec, Citizens is achieving substantial business value. The Alchemy Solutions Group conducted a Total Operational and Economic Impact (TOEI) analysis of the different solutions deployed and quantified business value. Read this paper to see what they found. Posted: 09 Mar 2009 \| Published: 09 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Customer Data Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Email Filtering \| Information Security \| Network Monitoring \| Online Banking Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Protection on demand: information security that works for you - instead of putting you to work. sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn more about the new approach to information security, protection on demand, which simplifies security and produces cost savings. Posted: 18 Feb 2009 \| Published: 18 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Strategic Planning \| Vulnerability Management

Sustaining Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Best Practices to Mitigate Risk, Automate Compliance, and Reduce Costs sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To successfully sustain compliance, organizations must implement best practices to ensure IT systems not only achieve a known and trusted state but they also maintain that state. Check out this white paper to learn how Tripwire solutions enable organizations to achieve and sustain SOX compliance. Posted: 08 Jan 2009 \| Published: 08 Jan 2008 TOPICS: Business Processes \| CobiT \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Corporate Governance \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Expert eBook: Encryption: Properly Securing Your Valuable Data sponsored by Information Security Magazine WHITE PAPER: Check out this expert eBook and learn about best practices and techniques for protecting your company's data with encryption technology. Posted: 28 Oct 2008 \| Published: 28 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Data at Rest \| Data Encryption \| Data Encryption Software \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance