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whitepaper Search Engines - How Trustworthy Are They?2008-09-01 Trend Micro
  The World Wide Web has become the largest and most accessible source of information. As with every other information repository, its contents need to be indexed and well categorized, bringing henceforth the need for tools that allow fast and accurate searching in order to find the requested information. This process of indexing, categorizing and searching is completed by both known and relatively unknown Web search service providers, such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Yandex etc. This paper presents patterns used by cyber criminals to exploit search engines and manipulate their results. It will include case studies of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) manipulation, search engine redirections by local malware infection or DNS (Domain Name Server) settings modification.

Tags: Homeland Security		   
whitepaper Clinical Decision Support Using OLAP With Data Mining2008-09-01 Multimedia University
  The healthcare industry collects huge amounts of data which, unfortunately, are not turned into useful information for effective decision making. Decision support systems (DSS) can now use advanced technologies such as On-Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining to deliver advanced capabilities. This paper presents a prototype clinical decision support system which combines the strengths of both OLAP and data mining. It provides a rich knowledge environment which is not achievable by using OLAP or data mining alone.

Tags: Homeland Security		   
whitepaper Data Mining and Homeland Security: An Overview2008-08-27 CRS
  Data mining has become one of the key features of many homeland security initiatives. Often used as a means for detecting fraud, assessing risk, and product retailing, data mining involves the use of data analysis tools to discover previously unknown, valid patterns and relationships in large data sets. In the context of homeland security, data mining can be a potential means to identify terrorist activities, such as money transfers and communications, and to identify and track individual terrorists themselves, such as through travel and immigration records. While data mining represents a significant advance in the type of analytical tools currently available, there are limitations to its capability.

Tags: Homeland Security		   
whitepaper Breakthrough: The Data-Performance Connection for a Leading Biotech2008-08-01 Unisys
  Improving data quality was critical to enabling intelligent growth for one innovative, mid-sized biotech focused on providing better medicines and new medical options to treat infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. With no centralized data management function, it was impossible to recognize the same customer across multiple databases and channels which meant the same customer might receive several copies of a promotional offer or multiple sales calls. The company needed a tailored solution that met its unique business plan, budget and limited IT staff. That's why it chose a unique managed service solution for customer data integration and stewardship which combined the industry, process and IT expertise of Unisys with Siperian's world-class Customer Data Integration (CDI) platform.

Tags: Homeland Security, Data Tools		   
whitepaper Healthcare and Cybercrime - The Risks, the Impact and the Solution2008-08-01 Finjan
  Off late digital information age "Data equals money." As a result, cybercrime has evolved into a booming worldwide business. Viruses, malware and online crime have moved from vandalistic hacking into a major shadow economy that closely mimics the real business world, including profit-driven organized cybercrime. Money is driving the growth of targeted attacks against healthcare entities, since their stolen data can be traded for high prices.

Tags: Homeland Security		   
whitepaper PowerBroker Privileged Access Control Supports NISPOM Compliance2008-07-01 Symark Software
  This paper explains Symark PowerBroker functionality by showing how the product addresses the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) security categories developed by the Defense Security Service (DSS). A sample PowerBroker script implementing authorization in a UNIX environment is included, and sample PowerBroker log output is also provided. An Appendix shows in detail how PowerBroker supports NISPOM compliance by mapping its functionalities to the NISPOM auditor's checklist developed by the SANS Institute.

Tags: IT Budgeting, Security Administration, Server Platforms - OS, Regulatory Compliance, Homeland Security, Security Administration		   
whitepaper The SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform: SAS Data Integration - Achieving Faster ROI From Your Information Assets2008-07-01 SAS Institute
  The SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform provides an integrated platform that overcomes these challenges and delivers enterprise intelligence while extending the value of existing IT architectures. From data integration to advanced analytics to the business intelligence that delivers the right information to the right person at the right time, the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform optimally integrates individual technology components within existing infrastructure into a single, unified system. The result is an information flow that transcends organizational silos, diverse computing platforms and niche tools - and delivers access to the insights that drive value for organization.

Tags: Data Tools, Homeland Security		   
whitepaper ENERGA Poland Powers a Bright Future With SAS2008-06-01 SAS Institute
  The challenge for ENERGA was to retain and increase market share in a newly deregulated market. Integrating and making sense of ENERGA's various databases became a top priority. ENERGA turned to SAS Consulting for help with the implementation. ENERGA deployed SAS for data integration and analytics helped make sense of customer data for effective marketing.

Tags: Homeland Security		   
whitepaper TDWI Report: Keys to sustainable, collaborative data integration2008-05-19 SAS Institute
  This paper describes the evolution of data integration as a response to operational and environmental issues. According to TDWI, data centers and related IT infrastructure consume an increasing amount of resources annually, including electricity, making them some of the most costly and least sustainable areas of IT. In contrast, a green data center is one that seeks to be as sustainable as possible. Read on to discover strategies for creating green data centers, including collaborative data integration and governance, server consolidation, virtualization, footprint reduction, and investment in power efficient hardware.

Tags: Homeland Security, Data Infrastructure, Data Tools, Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Eyes on Everything- Industry (Security)2008-05-09 siemens
  A city's reputation depends largely on whether residents and visitors feel safe. Siemens offers solutions that range from intelligent video surveillance of public spaces and subway system to worldwide container tracking for major ports.

Tags: Homeland Security, Homeland Security, Homeland Security