Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "Information security blueprint for architecture and systems"
This article is part of the February 2007 issue of Tips for navigating the maze of global security regulations
A formalized architecture diagrams how To handle the changing threat and regulatory environments. Every so often, something beastly crosses the desk of an enterprise security manager. Be it a digital disaster or a new regulatory mandate, these nasties have transformed a CISO's professional existence into a series of policy and process adjustments, and reallocations of resources. Any measure of standardization and repeatability becomes a welcome ally in warding off the effects of a shift in the threat or regulatory environment. Jim Brockett takes heed, but isn't fazed, by the sophistication of new phishing schemes or insider threats. Shifts in the landscape mean the senior vice president and CIO of Washington Trust Bank, a $3.5 billion regional commercial bank in the Pacific Northwest, reaches for the virtual blueprints of his security architecture. These steps are the foundation of his enterprise's security program, the pillars upon which customer and proprietary data is kept safe and auditors and the board of directors are satisfied. Brockett, his security ... Access >>>
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Unified threat management: Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
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Encrypt It
Unencrypted data at rest is data at peril.
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New tools target ISPs to stop botnets
Security vendors are bringing the botnet fight to ISPs and carriers.
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Intrusion Prevention: Juniper Networks' ISG 2000 with IDP
Juniper Networks' ISG 2000 with IDP
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Endpoint Security: ScriptLogic's Desktop Authority 7.5
ScriptLogic's Desktop Authority 7.5
- At Your Service: February 2007 managed security services news
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Unified threat management: Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
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Security system products latest releases: Archsight, Finjan, Sophos
Get information, such as price, features, protection and support, on the most recently released versions of security products, such as Archsight logger and Sophos Security Suite.
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Vulnerability scanning review: PatchLink's PatchLink Update 6.3
PatchLink's PatchLink Update 6.3
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IPS by the Numbers
Choosing the right intrusion prevention technologies and products is a complex task, but following these six steps will make it simpler.
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Information security blueprint for architecture and systems
A formalized security architecture diagrams how you should handle the changing threat and regulatory environments.
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HIPAA privacy records and guidelines: How to achieve compliance
Learn how to achieve compliance with HIPAA certification and learn to avoid and fix risks with password security, privacy regulations, records, guidelines.
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Cyber-Ark Enterprise Password Vault 4.0 product review
by Tom Bowers, Contributor
Product review of Cyber-Ark Enterprise Password Vault, a password management and security tool that manages passwords and controls privileged accounts.
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Going Global
Organizations sending data abroad must be prepared to comply with a slew of privacy and security regulations.
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Security system products latest releases: Archsight, Finjan, Sophos
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Columns
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Ping: Josh Seeger
Josh Seeger
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Layer8: Is risk management for real?
Fad or For Real?
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Perspectives: Suite Spot
All-in-one security suites offer an array of advantages versus best-of-breed.
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Editor's Desk: Can someone call an exterminator?
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