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22 Dec 2009 - Fayçal Daïra’s article in Infosecurity Magazine: "Back to information security basics"
As security companies add new technologies to meet the demands of both the evolving threat landscape and a compressed market, it is important they try not to forget about the core information security technologies that have been protecting businesses for decades.
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5 June 2009 - CISSP Sean Martin article in Computer Tech Review: "Simmer Down or Boil Over Network Security" The pressure to keep expenses and resource costs down continues to build. The risk to our business has not disappeared by any stretch of the imagination. There are external, internal, and socially-driven threats, constant changes to how business is conducted, a multitude of technologies available for securing systems and data, various regulations and laws describing how to protect systems and data, and never-ending audits to ensure that some level of action is being taken – all flying at us from every angle at break-neck speeds. How and where does an organization begin to secure their systems and data? What does success look like; how can it accurately and confidently state that it conducts its business securely? More importantly -- what’s the risk for it not knowing either end of this spectrum? Read more
Rough economy or not, data center managers are constantly in search of the best deals for equipment and services. But because vendor flyers and coupons don’t magically appear in the mailbox every week, it takes some insider knowledge to obtain discounts and other deals that can help to save money and perhaps even strengthen relationships with vendors.
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19 Mar 2009 - Butler Group Technology Audit
Through Butler Group’s independent opinion and thought leadership, Technology Audits deliver in-depth analysis by reviewing a product’s functionality and service deliverables and expertise, deployment issues, and suitability for purpose. TA papers enable vendor’s products/services to be easily compared. A recent Technology Audit from Butler Group found SkyRecon Systems to offer a real-world solution for companies looking to address key data loss, data theft, and systems misuse issues that cause concern to all business operations.
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Hackers often attack the Microsoft Windows kernel as it forms the important part of an operating system. The newest vulnerability discovered by SkyRecon affects all Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer versions of the operating system. If an attacker can successfully execute the arbitrary code in kernel mode, the entire affected system will then be under his control. This allows the attacker to install programs; view, change or delete critical data; and even create new accounts with administrative user rights.
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Data center survival requires protection from intrusion, improper access, system theft, data theft, and system misuse. Think holistically - protect against multiple threats and prepare for every scenario - secure all equipment in the data center and at home and remote sites, covering even in the cases of theft.
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12 Feb 2009 - Getting Firewalls to Play Nice With One Another
A more complex network naturally requires a more complex security system. Multiple firewalls are often the answer. However, managing the various ins and outs of various firewalls can saddle admins with a tangled rat's nest of permissions constantly in need of attention. Certain automated technologies can make the job smoother.
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22 Jan 2009 - Does the New Economy Mean New Corruption?
As the economy flies south this winter, it certainly has left us all feeling a bit out in the cold. As employees try to keep themselves warm, they may look to company resources to do so. Certainly, a bad seed employee is the exception to the rule, but all it takes is one to send your entire business south.
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Organizations are turning to encryption to protect critical data. It is spreading from corporate laptops where it has made big inroads to desktops and servers. Without a doubt, encryption solves a lot of the risk associated with data at rest that IT administrators face daily. But, what about the rest of the risk associated with access and proper use?
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9 Jan 2009 - Assessing Your Endpoint Security Needs
As endpoint security technologies continue to proliferate, it can be difficult for IT managers to determine the best course to pursue. In this Baseline Magazine article, David Strom explores some tips from those who have already taken steps to protect their endpoints. The key is to understand what needs protection and to find out what’s missing from your existing security strategies and solutions.
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Based my experience, the seemingly high price is easily half of what I would expect to spend if I tried to piece all these controls together from various vendor offerings.”Tom Olzak, CISSP, MCSE Director of Information Security HCR Manor Care |
