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whitepaper Addressing IT Risks of Software Applications: A Risk Management Strategy26/03/08 Symantec
  As companies increasingly depend on software applications to enhance operations, the business impact of a broad range of IT risks concurrently rises. This whitepaper describes an IT risk management strategy for applications. Key aspects of this strategy include developing an awareness of various types of IT risks related to applications, quantifying the potential business impacts of application-related IT risks, and building an institutional capability to manage this IT risk. The paper then outlines how Symantec’s advisory consultants support organizations to address their IT risk management needs for applications.  sponsored by
whitepaper The Importance of Application Security26/03/08 Symantec
  Application security has been a growing discipline in the IT world for about a decade. Not long ago, knowledge about securing applications came from a select few independent researchers, and resources for implementation were scarce. Through the years, more and more resources have become available as security expertise and toolsets have found their way to a wider population of technologists. Over the past five years, general knowledge of application security criteria has widened, making it rare that applications developers do not consider basic security aspects such as authentication and access control, among others.  sponsored by
whitepaper Alternate Data Streams - What's Hiding in Your Windows NTFS?2007-01-22 14:19:48 Global Knowledge Network
  This paper will explain how hackers and malware authors take advantage of ADSs to hide their malicious software. It will also explain how they can be created, executed, found, and removed.   
whitepaper Using Security Compliance Software to Improve Business Efficiency and Reduce Costs2006-09-12 12:24:44 Symantec
  This IDC white paper analyzes the cost of complying with increasing numbers of government regulations. It discusses specific cost reduction strategies and cites Symantec's security solutions as examples of packaged solutions that can help enterprises reduce their overall costs and still meet regulatory requirements. Finally, the authors recommend strategies for implementing packaged compliance solutions. (Sponsored by Symantec)   
whitepaper "Going Up, Going Down!" - A Review of Quarter 2/20062006-09-15 10:47:40 MessageLabs
  Welcome to the June Edition of the MessageLabs Intelligence monthly report. This report provides the latest threat trends for June 2006, as well as a quarterly retrospective, to keep you informed regarding the ongoing fight against viruses, spam and other unwelcome content.   
whitepaper Webcast: Does Your Anti-virus REALLY Protect You Against Spyware?2006-09-18 08:57:03 Sunbelt Software
  While most enterprise anti-virus software includes at least some protection against spyware, it's important to remember that anti-spyware functionality is just an afterthought in the majority of anti-virus solutions available today.

So it stands to reason that anti-virus tools that were designed first and foremost to scan for viruses and worms won't be as effective at detecting adware and spyware. With their focus primarily on files and processes, anti-virus solutions may simply not detect tell-tale signs of spyware such as groups of offending registry keys.

Check out this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to hear Sunbelt Software's President, Alex Eckelberry, and Director of Malware Research, Eric Howes, discuss spyware detection and why the lack of a specific and aggressive anti-spyware strategy can leave your company vulnerable to a host of contemporary security threats.

Moderated by James Hilliard of TechRepublic, the discussion covers these important topics and more:

  • The unique characteristics of spyware
  • Why anti-virus solutions may not always effectively detect and remove spyware
  • The key differences between anti-virus products and dedicated anti-spyware solutions

Independent tests have proven that stand-alone anti-spyware products are better than anti-virus solutions at detecting and removing spyware from networked computers. So check out this on-demand Webcast to learn more about the threats associated with spyware and the benefits of including a dedicated anti-spyware solution in your overall security posture.

  
whitepaper Building a Secure Foundation for Enterprise Mobility2006-06-30 19:08:06 Motorola
  Because the boundaries between wired and wireless networks are blurring, today's enterprises must adopt a security posture that makes sense for both environments. This white paper from Motorola describes the unique challenges associated with securing wireless communications and outlines a holistic approach to mobile security that integrates four key environmental considerations: people, process, policy, and technology.   
whitepaper Attestation of Identity Information2006-11-10 14:17:30 Oracle
  This Oracle white paper discusses the fundamental premise of attestation and the role of identity management in achieving cost-effective, sustainable compliance. Attestation is the requirement that management periodically certifies that only appropriate individuals have accessed sensitive information. While the cost of complying with the provisions of regulations like Sarbanes Oxley is high, the cost of non-compliance is even higher. Fortunately, today's robust identity management (IdM) solutions are reducing the overall cost of compliance providing automated processes to maintain a comprehensive audit trail of historical user privileges, including when, why, and through which systems information was accessed. Any IT decision maker who's seeking an end-to-end security solution that supports regulatory compliance will benefit from informative white paper from Oracle.   
whitepaper Security Best Practices for Dell OpenManage Applications2006-05-01 Dell
  Security is often a trade-off between peace of mind and usability. The Dell OpenManage software suite helps enterprises avoid that compromise by offering security while enabling full functionality. Various components make up the Dell OpenManage suite, including Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA), Dell OpenManage IT Assistant (ITA), the Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), and the baseboard management controller (BMC). Dell OpenManage applications enable management, monitoring, and updating of Dell PowerEdge servers and attached storage. This paper explores best practices for configuring and managing systems running Dell OpenManage software while keeping the data center secure - in particular, using the ports, underlying authentication methods, and other mechanisms to help ensure security and functionality.

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whitepaper The three dimensions of endpoint security2006-04-24 06:40:19
  With the proliferation of personally-owned IT gagdgets in the workplace, IT security needs to evolve to address the three-dimensions of endpoint security - data, devices and desktops.   
whitepaper E-CRIME & WEB THREATS2006-04-24 08:08:25
  Businesses are now facing a new type of information security threat whose characteristics are less widespread in number, more insidious, better-targeted, financially-motivated and driven by organised crime. This is no longer the domain of teenage hackers, but hardened criminals for whom information-based crime offers bigger rewards and less risk than crime in the physical world. Their target is information - confidential corporate or personal data - that can be sold for profit or used for fraud or extortion. This trend toward "hacking for profit" has been signalled by respected sources such as the SANS™ Institute (United States), the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (United Kingdom) and Websense Security Labs™ (global).   
whitepaper Websense Security Labs Security Trends Report 20062006-04-24 08:03:54
  Websense Security Labs researches today's advanced internet threats, focusing on malicious websites, phishing, and other emerging threats associated with spyware, keylogging, and instant messaging and peer-to-peer use. This report summarizes findings for the second half of 2005 and presents projections for the upcoming period.