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whitepaper The Merchant-Acquiring Side of the Payment Card Industry: Structure, Operations, and Challenges2007-10-01 Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
  The Payment Cards Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia sponsored a workshop to discuss the merchant-acquiring side of the payment cards industry. The presenter of the workshop described the often overlooked acquiring industry as a dynamic growth business that is an integral part of the payment cards industry. He outlined several factors that have affected the evolution of the industry and described the current state of industry dynamics in terms of growth, competition, and business economics. In addition, the presenter discussed two recent developments: the emergence of data security standards and the new public structure of payment networks, which have drawn the focus of lawmakers, policymakers, and consumers to the merchant-acquiring business.

Tags: Data Recovery - Security		   
whitepaper PCI Data Security Standard: The Risk Mitigation Challenges of the "12 Commandments"2007-10-01 Accudata Systems
  Payment Card Industry's (PCI) is designed to safeguard credit card data from the time it is received until the end of its life cycle. The stakes are high for organizations that rely on heavy use of credit card processing to sell products and services, especially on the Internet. It only takes one security breach and the harm to a merchant's organization can be permanent. Understanding which requirements of the "12 Commandments" are the most challenging for other organizations can help to avoid wasting time, money, and effort on the wrong ideas or technical solutions.

Tags: Security Management, Data Recovery - Security		   
whitepaper Developer Security Best Practices2007-10-01 Cybersource
  The importance of strong security cannot be overvalued for any successful business. A security breach can result in significant financial loss, irreparable damage to reputation or worse. Information security should therefore be of the utmost concern when developing computer applications that handle, process, or store consumer information. This paper provides information about payments industry security initiatives and other best practices that are recommended to developers for incorporating the highest levels of data protection in their various payment applications.

Tags: Security Management, Best Practices		   
whitepaper Food Company Improves IT Security System View and Management Using New Solution2007-10-01 Microsoft Tips
  Del Monte Foods, based in San Francisco, California, sells popular, premium-quality branded food and pet products throughout the United States. The organization's employees rely heavily on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for messaging and collaboration. To better protect these environments, Del Monte deployed Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Forefront Security for SharePoint. However, the company's small IT department needed a solution that would help it better manage those products. In June 2007, Del Monte implemented Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console. The company's administrators now have a better view of security and can more effectively manage the infrastructure. The solution also integrates with existing Del Monte software products and will help the company save time and improve protection.

Tags: Email, Collaboration Tools		   
whitepaper PCI Compliance - The New Reality for European Retail Companies2007-10-01 IDG (International Data Group)
  Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standard is now a reality for every retailer: compliance should be high on every retailer's list of priorities for enterprise security. With this reality comes the need for retailers to fully understand their PCI compliance status through a thorough gap analysis and associated risk assessment. Centre-stage for compliance must be a retailer's ICT infrastructure and, in particular, it's networking capabilities. Implementing strong data encryption, protecting Web services and establishing secure network architecture are fundamental to the compliance process. Early action to establish PCI compliance will go a long way to mitigating the risk of financial loss and damage to the retailer's brand.

Tags: Security Management		   
whitepaper Security Best Practices Guide for ICM and IPCC Enterprise & Hosted Editions2007-10-01 Cisco Systems
  This paper describes security hardening configuration guidelines for Cisco ICM Software Release 7.0(0) on Windows Server 2003. The term "ICM software" includes IP Contact Center (IPCC) Enterprise and Hosted Editions, System IPCC, and ICM Enterprise and Hosted Editions. Optional ICM applications applying to these server configurations are also addressed here, with the exception of the Web Collaboration Option Collaboration Server, Media Blender (when not co-resident with a PG; if co-resident with a PG then these best practices is applicable), Dynamic Content Adapter and E-mail Manager Option. The configurations presented in this paper represent parameters used internally within Cisco to develop and test the applications.

Tags: Security Tools, Best Practices		   
whitepaper Automating McAfee ePO: Practical Ways to Use McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.0 to Save Time and Improve Compliance2007-10-01 McAfee
  This paper describes some of the most beneficial ways to apply new McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.0 workflow automation and management tools. These new ePO capabilities will help to eliminate errors, save precious administration time, and speed decision-making. Using three typical user scenarios - McAfee point product deployment, virus outbreak, and auditor visit - it briefly demonstrates key techniques that will benefit most organizations.   
whitepaper IT Services Provider Expands Security Solutions With Client Security Product0000-00-00 Microsoft
  Axiltia Consulting Technologies, an IT services provider based in Mexico, specializes in implementing security solutions for server software based on Microsoft technology. The company wanted to provide a client security solution as well, but it found most products from other vendors too difficult to deploy and manage. To build business and deliver customers more comprehensive protection, Axiltia became an early adopter of Microsoft Forefront Client Security, part of the Microsoft Forefront line of business security products. Easier deployment helps Axiltia enhance efficiency, and the company anticipates that increasing customer demand for streamlined security management will drive business growth. For example, simplified administration helps customers reduce overhead and the need for external support.

Tags: Application Servers, Collaboration Tools		   
whitepaper Food Manufacturer Enhances Collaboration, Processes; Cuts Licensing Costs by $492,0000000-00-00 Microsoft
  The IT vision at Del Monte Foods called for technology to be a driving force for innovation and productivity enterprisewide. That meant adopting more technologies, paying more in licensing fees, and spending more time managing licenses. To avoid that cost and hassle, Del Monte became a Microsoft Enterprise Client Access License Suite customer. As a result, it has cut its software-licensing expense by 16 percent, saving U.S.$492,000 over three years, even as it increases the range of Microsoft technologies it uses. It estimates the full savings at 50 percent over the cost of individual licenses, saving $1.5 million. Del Monte has increased its rate of technology adoption, putting technology solutions into production up to a year earlier than expected.

Tags: Collaboration Tools, 		  
whitepaper U.K. Hospital Trust Streamlines Administration by Blocking 4.7 Million Spam Mails a Year0000-00-00 Microsoft
  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) processes thousands of e-mails a day. It required a security solution to reduce spam and protect employees and systems from malicious viruses. The UHL deployed Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server to provide a secure environment in which hospital employees could send and receive e-mails. The solution has been extremely successful, reducing the number of spam e-mails and improving communications.

Tags: Application Servers, Email