Database Security Reports

EBOOK: Learn about all of the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server 2008 R2 that will have a positive impact on your applications, ranging from improvements in operation to those in management.

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 | Published: 25 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: Any organization delivering services or products via the Web should consider SecureSphere as a “must-have” piece of its IT protection infrastructure. The product set makes a strong case for itself as a leading contender in this market space. Read this paper to read more.

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 | Published: 02 Jun 2010

PRODUCT LITERATURE: High transaction fees, heavy fines levied for violations, the potential costs of breach remediation, and the threat of brand damage are causing many organizations to seek methods of implementing PCI DSS faster and more effectively. Read this solution brief to learn about a single solution that addresses a wide range of PCI DSS requirements.

Posted: 03 May 2010 | Published: 03 Feb 2010

EZINE: This month’s cover story deals with database activity monitoring and how to keep vigilant watch over your data. Other features cover new stealthy and sophisticated malware that aims at hijacking business banking accounts and Windows 7 operating system security improvements. Read on and take a look at all three featured articles and much more.

Posted: 03 May 2010 | Published: 03 May 2010

CASE STUDY: Integra Bank needed to secure systems with role-based data access. They accomplished this with GoAnywhere Director from Linoma Software. Additionally they were able to automate and secure file transfers, consolidate processing applications and provide SOX and other compliance audit reports. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 | Published: 24 Mar 2010

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This Presentation Transcript is an introduction to database activity monitoring and covers the basics of how this important technology works. It also offers tips on how to demonstrate to business leaders that database activity monitoring can not only help data protection efforts, but can also augment an organisational compliance program.

Posted: 16 Mar 2010 | Published: 16 Mar 2010

EGUIDE: In this paper, you'll learn that Security information management systems are effective platforms for the collection, analysis and storage of events from a broad range of systems and devices. We'll outline what you should look for to get the most relevant data from SIMs.

Posted: 05 Jan 2010 | Published: 05 Jan 2010

EZINE: This issue of information security magazine provides a step-by-step guide to securing database systems, explores the important factors in selecting a SaaS provider, presents a whole new approach to security management that has nothing to do with structure-driven policy architecture, and more.

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 | Published: 14 Dec 2009

ANALYST BRIEF: This ESG Research Brief analyzes the current state of database security and categorizes databases as a “dangerous and growing security gap”. Read this brief which offers steps to improve database security across the enterprise.

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009

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

WEBCAST: Corporate databases are in constant danger. Outside criminals can exploit web applications and employees with malicious intent present an even greater threat. This webcast traces the steps involved in breaking into a database and presents a reference architecture and checklist for implementing iron-clad database security measures.

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Premiered: Nov 12, 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this transcript of a presentation given by Sumeet Bansal, Fusion-io Principal Solutions Architect, to learn how Fusion-io solutions enhance SQL server performance, improve customer experience, and optimize storage management systems.

Posted: 12 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This tech brief presents eight recommendations to help you proactively address the difficulties of access control in a Microsoft-centric environment, and avoid the common pitfalls, risks and costs.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper presented by the Edison Group, reveals how Oracle Database widens the manageability lead over Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The study shows how Oracle Database can save 43% in time and 41% in database management costs over Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 15 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how to use Encrypting File System (EFS), a feature that is provided by default in the Windows® operating system, to protect data in Microsoft Dynamics CRM clients for Outlook Compatibility Update running on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 | Published: 28 Jun 2007

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This article examines known attacks, methods, and tools used by criminals, as well as emerging exploit categories used to break into a database, establish control, compromise the system, steal the data, and cover up the tracks. Read this short article to learn best practices for protecting databases against these attack methods.

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Feb 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of CDP, how it fits into your architecture and DR plan, and ultimately whether it's a good fit for your organization.

Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 06 May 2009

CASE STUDY: Read this customer success story to discover why Sony Online Entertainment replaced it's existing Oracle database solution with EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus® Advanced Server, providing enhanced performance, scalability, and cost savings.

Posted: 28 Apr 2009 | Published: 29 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Because organizations are demanding 24x7 availability from their IMS, DB2®, and VSAM applications, it is imperative that those applications do not experience outages. Read this white paper to find out how BMC's Hybrid Copy techniques help for faster system recovery in the event of a local outage.

Posted: 17 Apr 2009 | Published: 17 Apr 2009

ASSESSMENT TOOL: Take this quick, 5 question survey on data loss prevention (DLP) and be entered to win one of two 8GB iTouch giveaways.

Posted: 02 Apr 2009 | Published: 02 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: Embarcadero® Change Manager™ puts the power of change tracking, schema comparison, software-generated synchronization scripts, and flexible reporting into the hands of the development team.

Posted: 01 Apr 2009 | Published: 27 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and remaining in compliance with government regulations is a difficult challenge made easier with database tools from Embarcadero Technologies.

Posted: 27 Mar 2009 | Published: 27 Mar 2009

TRAINING GUIDE: This course is designed to complement the Oracle 2 Day DBA documentation. In this course you will find detailed information on the tasks outlined in the chapters of the Oracle 2 Day DBA manual, including step-by-step instructions.

Posted: 25 Feb 2009 | Published: 25 Feb 2009

SERVICE LISTING: With Security Event and Log Management Service, you can assemble the collective mindshare of your organization's network applications and operating systems along with disparate security technologies into one platform. You can archive, analyze, correlate and trend security and network events, while managing response and remediation workflow.

Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Published: 18 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: According to the most recent FBI/CSI survey on computer crime, hackers were responsible for over $23 billion in losses in 2006. But security appliances, which incorporate an array of security functions, now give SMBs the ability to ward off security breaches without breaking the bank or hiring more IT staff.

Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Published: 18 Feb 2009