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The Essential Elements of Comprehensive Endpoint Security 26/03/08 Symantec

For today’s computing environments, there is little question that endpoint security is a required component of an overall enterprise security strategy. Various trends fostering user mobility ensure that many endpoints will frequently be exposed directly to the Internet and endpoints are still being exposed to numerous threats. This paper clarifies the various aspects of the endpoint security problem and to identify the functional requirements of a comprehensive endpoint security solution. sponsored by

The Essential Elements of Comprehensive Endpoint Security 01/10/06 Symantec

Establishing a comprehensive endpoint security solution is complicated, and issues like accounting for unmanaged nodes only increase the scope of the challenge. What's more, selecting and stitching together an appropriate set of counter-measures means navigating a complex landscape of point products. Accordingly, the intent of this white paper is to clarify the the endpoint security problem and identify the functional requirements of a comprehensive endpoint security solution.

sponsored by

Webcast: Combating the Elevated Threat of Spyware in Today's SMBs 2006-08-30 13:05:36 Webroot Software

One of the main reasons spyware writers are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is because their networks are generally easier to penetrate than those of large enterprises. In fact, in the first quarter of 2006 alone, more than 50 percent of small businesses experienced spyware attacks, according to a recent Internet study by Webroot Software. Damages included, among other things:

Drained IT resources

Slowed system performance

Reduced employee productivity

Compromised confidential information

Lost sales

Listen to this on-demand Webcast to hear James Hilliard, Moderator for TechRepublic, and anti-spyware experts from Webroot Software, discuss the current state of spyware and how it threatens today's SMBs. You'll learn:

Why cyber-criminals are targeting SMBs like never before

Why it's easy for spyware to find small businesses

The cost of spyware to SMBs

You'll also learn about Webroot's best-of-breed anti-spyware solution, Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0, and how it can help protect your network against even the most insidious forms of spyware, including rootkits, keyloggers, and Trojans.

Capacity Management: A CA IT Service Management Process Map 2007-01-23 01:00:26 CA (Computer Associates)

CA's IT Service Management (ITSM) Process Maps provide a clear representation of the ITIL best practice framework. This paper discusses how to navigate a particular ITIL process journey, reviewing each process activity that must be addressed in order to achieve process objectives. Along each journey, careful attention is given to the critical role of technology in both integrating ITIL processes and automating ITIL process activities.

Amlin Adheres to BSI PAS56 Business Continuity Standard With Symantec Consulting 2006-08-29 01:00:13 Symantec

The events of 9/11 and 7/7 focused minds on the fact that business continuity is not only associated with viruses and earthquakes. As one of the leading insurance and reinsurance companies operating in the Lloyd's market in the City of London, Amlin needs to ensure its business continuity and disaster recovery strategy adheres to the most rigorous guidelines. That applies not only to technology, but also facilities, communications, people, infrastructures, and business processes. Working closely with VERITAS Consulting (Symantec), the company has implemented a business continuity program and situation (crisis) capability that meets the British Standards Institute (BSI) PAS56 - the framework for best practice business continuity management.

Global Leasing and Fleet Management Company Secures Critical Information and Saves $1.2 Million Every Year Using Symantec Managed Security Services 2006-08-29 01:00:13 Symantec

Like many of today's global financial institutions Arval relies on secure electronic networks to maintain and reinforce vital business relationships. This company has deployed Symantec Managed Security Services (MSS) to deliver real-time threat analysis across Europe and 3,500 staff. Besides allowing the company to minimize business impact and manage growing levels of financial services compliance legislation, this best practice managed security solution is reducing costs. Following the implementation, Arval has been able to re-allocate staff roles, saving almost $1.2 million every year.

Complying with HIPAA's Security Rule: Maintaining Security of ePHI over E-Communications 2006-08-28 13:06:44 Proofpoint

While compliance dates for various HIPAA rules have past, many healthcare related organizations are still in process with respect to full Security Rule compliance.

In this Proofpoint on-demand webinar Proofpoint security expert Sean Wilcox and HIPAA security expert, Barry Johnson from IGXGlobal, discuss how organizations can maintain the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI) over e-communications (i.e., SMTP, HTTP and FTP protocols).

View this webinar from Proofpoint to learn:

How to quickly assess the risk of ePHI leaving your organization over e-communications.

How to accurately detect and differentiate between ePHI and "de-identified" health information.

Top technical requirements for effectively enforcing your policy and complying with the HIPAA Security Rule.

Lessons learned from real implementations—from risk assessment to automated policy enforcement.

Plugging the Leaks: Proven Approaches for Securing Corporate Email 2006-08-28 13:07:22 Proofpoint

What's at stake with messaging security? Everything from jobs to a company's reputation—the very livelihood of the organization and its ability to compete.

Besides the obvious business need to safeguard proprietary information from competitors, news organizations, financial institutions and the general public, there are serious penalties for disclosure of certain types of private, sensitive and confidential information.

Companies need to control and filter outbound messages to mitigate the risk of this confidential information leaking into public view. How can IT managers address this challenge?

Read this paper from Proofpoint to learn:

Why organizations need to monitor all outbound protocols, including email, webmail, URL filtering and FTP.

Five initial best practices for managing content in and out of the enterprise.

The impact violations of compliance regulations can have on your organization.

Webcast: Email Gateway Security: Moving Beyond Spam 2006-09-19 11:57:48 Sophos

Email is crucial to the operation of your company. It enables efficient communication and information-sharing, but it can also enable threats to infiltrate your network and sacrifice your operations. Adopting effective email threat prevention strategies is critical to manage this major security challenge.

Sophos invites you to check out this complimentary Webcast featuring Analyst and Email Security Expert Richi Jennings, along with Jeff Epstein, Product Marketing Manager for Sophos to learn about the evolution of email-borne threats and effective strategies to protect your email gateway.

Hosted by James Hilliard of TechRepublic, the Webcast addresses these important topics and more:

Defending against the growing diversity of email-borne threats

Employing optimum security with minimum impact on cost and productivity

Best practices to maintain your e-mail infrastructure

The outlook for email security

Now you can listen to this Webcast at your convenience, compliments of Sophos, for expert tips and advice on combating the threats that can compromise your network's security.

Webcast: Best Practices for Software Asset Management 2006-09-28 01:00:20 ManageSoft

Listen to this on-demand Webcast from ManageSoft to hear presenters from BSA (Business Software Alliance), Soft-Aid, and ManageSoft explore how you can implement Software Asset Management (SAM) in your environment. Find out how a proper SAM program can help you:

Reduce the risk of legal liability by ensuring proper licensing of all software in use in your organization

Save money by reallocating unused software licenses to prevent unnecessary purchases

Leverage existing asset tracking tools as part of a total SAM solution, rather than replacing them

Maintain a full history of hardware and software assets to comply with regulatory requirements like those outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Achieve rapid ROI

For more information on software audits and how to plan for one, check out part 1 of this Webcast series, Are You Prepared for a Software Audit?

Enterprise Full Disk Encryption Buyers Guide 2006-08-22 03:41:39 PGP

The growth of mobile computing boosts productivity but companies face the threat of lost data. Full disk encryption technology allows organisations to lock down all data stored on a laptop or desktop computer, rendering that data unreadable in the event a system is lost or stolen. This PGP White Paper is intended for enterprise IT managers, risk management and compliance managers, and others responsible for IT security or corporate compliance.

Webcast: If it Ain't Broke, Break Into It: Best Practices for Penetration Testing and Remediation 2006-09-15 15:09:17 Core Security

Organizations spend a great deal of time and money securing their network perimeters from external threats. However, nearly half of the security breaches that were made public in 2005 were from insider attacks. Unless companies test their systems completely, they are leaving themselves wide open to insiders who pose a huge risk to the network's safety.

Check out this on-demand Webcast, sponsored by Core Security and PatchLink, to hear Charles Kolodgy, Research Director with leading analyst firm IDC, Chris Andrew, Vice President of Security Technologies at PatchLink, and Max Caceres, Director of Product Management at Core Security, discuss these topics and more:

The Security Conundrum (threats and IT deployment) and why security is challenging and requires planning, not just reaction.

How enterprises are trying to solve their security problems and why those options work or don't work as intended.

The Security and Vulnerability Management (SVM) market and how SVM helps enterprises address security problems.

Why patching/remediation and penetration testing are essential to the ESRM

Best practices and resources for testing your network for insider threats, including how to break into a Linux or Windows box within seconds.

Co-sponsored by:

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Title	Date Added	Company
The Essential Elements of Comprehensive Endpoint Security	26/03/08	Symantec
For today’s computing environments, there is little question that endpoint security is a required component of an overall enterprise security strategy. Various trends fostering user mobility ensure that many endpoints will frequently be exposed directly to the Internet and endpoints are still being exposed to numerous threats. This paper clarifies the various aspects of the endpoint security problem and to identify the functional requirements of a comprehensive endpoint security solution.		sponsored by
The Essential Elements of Comprehensive Endpoint Security	01/10/06	Symantec
Establishing a comprehensive endpoint security solution is complicated, and issues like accounting for unmanaged nodes only increase the scope of the challenge. What's more, selecting and stitching together an appropriate set of counter-measures means navigating a complex landscape of point products. Accordingly, the intent of this white paper is to clarify the the endpoint security problem and identify the functional requirements of a comprehensive endpoint security solution.		sponsored by
Webcast: Combating the Elevated Threat of Spyware in Today's SMBs	2006-08-30 13:05:36	Webroot Software
One of the main reasons spyware writers are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is because their networks are generally easier to penetrate than those of large enterprises. In fact, in the first quarter of 2006 alone, more than 50 percent of small businesses experienced spyware attacks, according to a recent Internet study by Webroot Software. Damages included, among other things: Drained IT resources Slowed system performance Reduced employee productivity Compromised confidential information Lost sales Listen to this on-demand Webcast to hear James Hilliard, Moderator for TechRepublic, and anti-spyware experts from Webroot Software, discuss the current state of spyware and how it threatens today's SMBs. You'll learn: Why cyber-criminals are targeting SMBs like never before Why it's easy for spyware to find small businesses The cost of spyware to SMBs You'll also learn about Webroot's best-of-breed anti-spyware solution, Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0, and how it can help protect your network against even the most insidious forms of spyware, including rootkits, keyloggers, and Trojans.
Capacity Management: A CA IT Service Management Process Map	2007-01-23 01:00:26	CA (Computer Associates)
CA's IT Service Management (ITSM) Process Maps provide a clear representation of the ITIL best practice framework. This paper discusses how to navigate a particular ITIL process journey, reviewing each process activity that must be addressed in order to achieve process objectives. Along each journey, careful attention is given to the critical role of technology in both integrating ITIL processes and automating ITIL process activities.
Amlin Adheres to BSI PAS56 Business Continuity Standard With Symantec Consulting	2006-08-29 01:00:13	Symantec
The events of 9/11 and 7/7 focused minds on the fact that business continuity is not only associated with viruses and earthquakes. As one of the leading insurance and reinsurance companies operating in the Lloyd's market in the City of London, Amlin needs to ensure its business continuity and disaster recovery strategy adheres to the most rigorous guidelines. That applies not only to technology, but also facilities, communications, people, infrastructures, and business processes. Working closely with VERITAS Consulting (Symantec), the company has implemented a business continuity program and situation (crisis) capability that meets the British Standards Institute (BSI) PAS56 - the framework for best practice business continuity management.
Global Leasing and Fleet Management Company Secures Critical Information and Saves $1.2 Million Every Year Using Symantec Managed Security Services	2006-08-29 01:00:13	Symantec
Like many of today's global financial institutions Arval relies on secure electronic networks to maintain and reinforce vital business relationships. This company has deployed Symantec Managed Security Services (MSS) to deliver real-time threat analysis across Europe and 3,500 staff. Besides allowing the company to minimize business impact and manage growing levels of financial services compliance legislation, this best practice managed security solution is reducing costs. Following the implementation, Arval has been able to re-allocate staff roles, saving almost $1.2 million every year.
Complying with HIPAA's Security Rule: Maintaining Security of ePHI over E-Communications	2006-08-28 13:06:44	Proofpoint
While compliance dates for various HIPAA rules have past, many healthcare related organizations are still in process with respect to full Security Rule compliance. In this Proofpoint on-demand webinar Proofpoint security expert Sean Wilcox and HIPAA security expert, Barry Johnson from IGXGlobal, discuss how organizations can maintain the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI) over e-communications (i.e., SMTP, HTTP and FTP protocols). View this webinar from Proofpoint to learn: How to quickly assess the risk of ePHI leaving your organization over e-communications. How to accurately detect and differentiate between ePHI and "de-identified" health information. Top technical requirements for effectively enforcing your policy and complying with the HIPAA Security Rule. Lessons learned from real implementations—from risk assessment to automated policy enforcement.
Plugging the Leaks: Proven Approaches for Securing Corporate Email	2006-08-28 13:07:22	Proofpoint
What's at stake with messaging security? Everything from jobs to a company's reputation—the very livelihood of the organization and its ability to compete. Besides the obvious business need to safeguard proprietary information from competitors, news organizations, financial institutions and the general public, there are serious penalties for disclosure of certain types of private, sensitive and confidential information. Companies need to control and filter outbound messages to mitigate the risk of this confidential information leaking into public view. How can IT managers address this challenge? Read this paper from Proofpoint to learn: Why organizations need to monitor all outbound protocols, including email, webmail, URL filtering and FTP. Five initial best practices for managing content in and out of the enterprise. The impact violations of compliance regulations can have on your organization.
Webcast: Email Gateway Security: Moving Beyond Spam	2006-09-19 11:57:48	Sophos
Email is crucial to the operation of your company. It enables efficient communication and information-sharing, but it can also enable threats to infiltrate your network and sacrifice your operations. Adopting effective email threat prevention strategies is critical to manage this major security challenge. Sophos invites you to check out this complimentary Webcast featuring Analyst and Email Security Expert Richi Jennings, along with Jeff Epstein, Product Marketing Manager for Sophos to learn about the evolution of email-borne threats and effective strategies to protect your email gateway. Hosted by James Hilliard of TechRepublic, the Webcast addresses these important topics and more: Defending against the growing diversity of email-borne threats Employing optimum security with minimum impact on cost and productivity Best practices to maintain your e-mail infrastructure The outlook for email security Now you can listen to this Webcast at your convenience, compliments of Sophos, for expert tips and advice on combating the threats that can compromise your network's security.
Webcast: Best Practices for Software Asset Management	2006-09-28 01:00:20	ManageSoft
Listen to this on-demand Webcast from ManageSoft to hear presenters from BSA (Business Software Alliance), Soft-Aid, and ManageSoft explore how you can implement Software Asset Management (SAM) in your environment. Find out how a proper SAM program can help you: Reduce the risk of legal liability by ensuring proper licensing of all software in use in your organization Save money by reallocating unused software licenses to prevent unnecessary purchases Leverage existing asset tracking tools as part of a total SAM solution, rather than replacing them Maintain a full history of hardware and software assets to comply with regulatory requirements like those outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Achieve rapid ROI For more information on software audits and how to plan for one, check out part 1 of this Webcast series, Are You Prepared for a Software Audit?
Enterprise Full Disk Encryption Buyers Guide	2006-08-22 03:41:39	PGP
The growth of mobile computing boosts productivity but companies face the threat of lost data. Full disk encryption technology allows organisations to lock down all data stored on a laptop or desktop computer, rendering that data unreadable in the event a system is lost or stolen. This PGP White Paper is intended for enterprise IT managers, risk management and compliance managers, and others responsible for IT security or corporate compliance.
Webcast: If it Ain't Broke, Break Into It: Best Practices for Penetration Testing and Remediation	2006-09-15 15:09:17	Core Security
Organizations spend a great deal of time and money securing their network perimeters from external threats. However, nearly half of the security breaches that were made public in 2005 were from insider attacks. Unless companies test their systems completely, they are leaving themselves wide open to insiders who pose a huge risk to the network's safety. Check out this on-demand Webcast, sponsored by Core Security and PatchLink, to hear Charles Kolodgy, Research Director with leading analyst firm IDC, Chris Andrew, Vice President of Security Technologies at PatchLink, and Max Caceres, Director of Product Management at Core Security, discuss these topics and more: The Security Conundrum (threats and IT deployment) and why security is challenging and requires planning, not just reaction. How enterprises are trying to solve their security problems and why those options work or don't work as intended. The Security and Vulnerability Management (SVM) market and how SVM helps enterprises address security problems. Why patching/remediation and penetration testing are essential to the ESRM Best practices and resources for testing your network for insider threats, including how to break into a Linux or Windows box within seconds. Co-sponsored by:

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