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This Month in the Threat Webscape for October 2009
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
 | Video: | Posted: 20 Nov 2009
| | Premiered: | 10 Nov 2009 | |
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The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more.
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Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia?
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
 | eGuide: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 16 Nov 2009 | |
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Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough.
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Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats
sponsored by ESET
| eGuide: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 16 Nov 2009 | |
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This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.
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Pocket E-Guide: The Top Causes of Windows Server Security Risks
sponsored by ESET
| eGuide: | Posted: 16 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 16 Nov 2009 | |
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In this Pocket E-Guide, you will find insight into the causes of persistent Windows server security risks. Learn how a lack of standards adoption, delegation, and coordination among security teams can lead to compliance gaps and security breaches, and why a lack of cohesive priorities within a team can create significant Windows vulnerabilities.
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Presentation Transcript: Insider Threats -- an Interview with Bill Crowell -- Former Deputy Director of the NSA
sponsored by Imperva
| Presentation Transcript: | Posted: 12 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 12 Nov 2009 | |
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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.
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Essential Guide to Threat Management
sponsored by M86 Security UK
| Essential Guide: | Posted: 06 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 19 Mar 2009 | |
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Check out this expert eBook and get expert advice that can help your company successfully improve its threat management posture.
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Three Waves, One Defense: How an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Protects from an Ever-Broadening Threat Landscape
sponsored by TippingPoint
| White Paper: | Posted: 05 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 05 Oct 2009 | |
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For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.
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Vulnerability Management: What my CIO Needs to Know
sponsored by eEye Digital Security
| White Paper: | Posted: 03 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 03 Nov 2009 | |
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Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
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Compliance and Security for the Financial Services IT Manager
sponsored by eEye Digital Security
| Product Overview: | Posted: 03 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 03 Nov 2009 | |
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This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges.
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Pocket eGuide: Expert Tips for Eliminating Linux Security Risks
sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions
| eGuide: | Posted: 02 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 02 Nov 2009 | |
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In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently.
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Mitigating Web 2.0 Threats
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
| Presentation: | Posted: 29 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 29 Oct 2009 | |
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This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an overview of some common web 2.0 security threats and how to deal with them. The presentation covers the evolution of threats, how web 2.0 is changing them, what vulnerabilities to focus on, and how to reduce risk. Download the slides to learn more.
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eGuide: Where does security fit in the cloud?
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
| eGuide: | Posted: 28 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 28 Oct 2009 | |
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This expert E-Guide offers an in-depth look at the security of cloud computing. Discover a risk versus benefits comparison, learn why it may be difficult to satisfy compliance auditors if security controls are obscured, and see why cloud vendors aren’t very concerned with security.
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Take a Holistic Approach to Business-Driven Security
sponsored by IBM
| White Paper: | Posted: 28 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 06 Mar 2008 | |
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This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success.
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Fact or Fiction: Enforcing Change Management and Configuration Management with Tools and Technologies - Expert Podcast
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
 | Podcast: | Posted: 27 Oct 2009
| | Premiered: | 27 Oct 2009 | | | Speakers: |
Ed Moyle, Manager, CTG
Diana Kelley, Founder, SecurityCurve
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This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives.
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The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending Chapter 4: Best Practices for Prioritizing Security Spending
sponsored by IBM
| eBook: | Posted: 27 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 25 Jun 2009 | |
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Read this chapter for an exploration of best practices and topics to consider in security spending by framing them around four stages of IT management: assessing, designing, deploying, and monitoring/managing.
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