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Provide Access Control With Innovative Solutions From IBM sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Unauthorized access to information assets is a critical, complex and constant security threat for any federal agency. Read this IBM white paper and discover powerful, cost-effective, easy-to-use solutions to your authentication and authorization concerns—from single sign-on to complex security infrastructure deployments. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSO

Contact Center Security: Moving to the True Cloud sponsored by LiveOps WHITE PAPER: Today, Cloud is one of the most talked about trends in the IT industry. It’s a paradigm many believe will have a widespread business impact. However, while the term “Cloud”is relatively new, one of the core components, distributed computing, is well-established. Posted: 09 Dec 2010 \| Published: 09 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Contact Center Management \| Contact Centers \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems

Security Best Practices for Developing Windows Azure Applications sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: Are you a software designer, architect, developer or tester interested in secure cloud computing solutions? Download this breakthrough paper focusing on the security challenges and recommended approaches to design and develop more secure applications for Microsoft's Windows Azure platform. Posted: 18 Nov 2010 \| Published: 17 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

IP Networking and Its Impact on Video Surveillance sponsored by NETGEAR Inc. WHITE PAPER: Video surveillance is critical for business. Different organizations use video surveillance to protect people’s safety, protect valuable assets, or minimize risks associated with criminal activity. One of the biggest trends in surveillance is the accelerating shift to IP from analog. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 28 Oct 2010 \| Published: 28 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats sponsored by Sophos WHITE PAPER: User education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution are all integral components of a comprehensive defense against today’s web threats. This guide covers some essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats as much as possible. Posted: 12 Oct 2010 \| Published: 06 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Security Threat Report: Mid-year 2010 sponsored by Sophos WHITE PAPER: Halfway through 2010, cybercrime continues to evolve and grow. As social networking becomes ever more deeply embedded in our lives, it has become an ever more fertile hunting ground for those who would steal and abuse our personal information. Knowledge is power, and understanding the dangers posed is the first step toward keeping safe and secure. Posted: 05 Oct 2010 \| Published: 04 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

10 Steps to Email Security sponsored by Clearswift WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the 10 simple steps to best practice in email security including the application of policy, technology and processes designed to keep email safe and secure. Posted: 10 Sep 2010 \| Published: 12 Aug 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Software \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

2010 SMB Information Protection Survey by Symantec sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This year’s survey sheds light on precisely the risks small and midsized businesses (SMBs) are facing, what they are doing about it and how much it is costing them. It also provides some simple steps SMBs can take to improve their information protection footing. Posted: 31 Aug 2010 \| Published: 23 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses

How to Improve Network Security without Extra Staff or Budget sponsored by Alert Logic WHITE PAPER: The responsibilities of network administrators and security managers at mid-size companies today can seem like a "no-win" situation. However, throwing up your hands in frustration and doing nothing is not an option because the internal network security risks is simply too great. Read on to learn more about how to improve your network security! Posted: 02 Aug 2010 \| Published: 02 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Four Principles of Effective Threat Protection: Defining the right strategy and tools to defend your business against malware sponsored by Sophos WHITE PAPER: Threat protection requires an updated approach now that the classic model of anti-virus plus firewall is no longer enough. Best practice calls for interlocking layers of protection that support your business processes and digital assets. Read on to learn principles you can use to strike a balance between enabling business and ensuring security. Posted: 25 Jun 2010 \| Published: 24 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Firewall Management \| Intrusion Prevention \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Solving Four Primary Security Challenges of Microsoft SharePoint sponsored by Sophos UK WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines SharePoint's benefits and risks and recommends best practices for protecting an organisation's digital assets. Posted: 25 May 2010 \| Published: 01 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Collaboration \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| SharePoint \| SMBs \| Virus Protection

Evaluating Thin-Client Security in a Changing Threat Landscape sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Intel IT's security team continually analyzes our computing model to determine how it needs to evolve in response to an ever-changing threat landscape. Continue reading to learn more about our analysis and conclusions in this paper. Posted: 28 Apr 2010 \| Published: 01 Apr 2010 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Personal Computers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Thin Client Hardware \| Thin Client Software

Secure Smartphone Apps: The Next Generation sponsored by BlackBerry WHITE PAPER: The latest smartphone applications foster more mobility and productivity than ever before--as long as a secure mobile network is in place. This white paper addresses mobile applications and the potential security threats to the corporate networking as well as provide security measures to take. Posted: 07 Apr 2010 \| Published: 07 Apr 2010 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Wireless Applications Software \| Wireless Security

Virtualization Security: Achieving Compliance for the Virtual Infrastructure sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: What’s top of mind for enterprise IT practitioners is compliance, yet most VirtSec vendors aren't articulating the ways in which their products can help enterprises address compliance concerns. Read this paper to learn about top trends in virtualization security, how virtualization poses unique challenges to compliance, and more! Posted: 17 Mar 2010 \| Published: 01 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| HIPAA Compliance \| IT Spending \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization \| Virtual Appliance \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine \| Virtualization Security

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: 01 Sep 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

Buyer’s Guide for Enterprise Single Sign-On sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper offers a thorough checklist that should enable potential ESSO implementers to deploy the right ESSO solution which should help eliminate sign-on problems, reduce helpdesk costs, maximize user productivity, strengthen security, simplify administration and accelerate regulatory compliance. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Enterprise Applications Software \| Enterprise Architectures \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Escaping PCI purgatory sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM offers comprehensive solutions designed to take businesses through the entire PCI compliance process and continue to meet new requirements, supporting the next level of security. Read the white paper ‘Escaping PCI Purgatory’ to learn more. Posted: 21 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Payment Processing \| PCI Bus \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Web application security: automated scanning versus manual penetration testing sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: There are two primary methods for discovering Web application vulnerabilities: using manual penetration testing and code review or using automated scanning tools and static analysis. The purpose of this paper is to compare these two methods. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Analytics Software \| Web Applications Management

The Dirty Dozen: Preventing Common Application-Level Hack Attacks sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper describes 12 of the most common hacker attacks and provides basic rules that you can follow to help create more hack-resistant Web applications. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 TOPICS: Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Software \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Web Applications Management \| Web Applications Software

Staying a step ahead of the hackers: the importance of identifying critical Web application vulnerabilities sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Security managers may work for midsize or large organizations; they may operate from anywhere on the globe. But inevitably, they share a common goal: to better manage the risks associated with their business infrastructure. Increasingly, Web application security plays a significant role in achieving that goal. Read on to learn more. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Threat Control and Containment: A Proactive Approach Can Lead to More Network Security Plus Peace of Mind sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Taking a proactive approach to mobile security can help you stay ahead of the curve and protect the organization. Read this paper to learn best practices for mobile security. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 16 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Encryption Standards \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| VPN \| Wireless Security

Managed Office Protection: Switching from AV to SaaS sponsored by Panda Security WHITE PAPER: Antivirus products require too much time and effort for small and mid-sized companies. Security as a Service (SaaS) means delivering traditional security applications as an Internet-based service to customers. Now you can focus on your core business, switch from Antivirus to Security as a Service and start enjoying the benefits of SaaS. Posted: 24 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Mar 2008 TOPICS: High Availability \| Host Management \| SaaS ERP \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| SMBs \| Software as a Service \| Virus Protection

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

Top Benefits of Symantec Protection Suite sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus is not enough to protect your organization. Symantec now offers multi-layered protection from endpoint to gateway in the new Symantec Protection Suite. Download this paper to find out 10 reasons that this new product suite is the one you can trust for your organization. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 09 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Intellectual Property \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Software \| Virus Detection Software

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report: Trends for 2008 sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report provides a detailed overview of current Internet threat activity, malicious code, and known vulnerabilities. It also examines the latest trends in phishing and spam tactics and discusses how regional differences affect malicious activity globally. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection