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BACK TO BASICS: ENDPOINT SECURITY ON A BUDGET
 Evolving threats -- like new malware and untracked sensitive data -- coupled with a difficult economy make protecting the endpoint more important than ever. In this lesson, learn strategies to create a strong endpoint security program on a shoestring budget.
About the author:
Mike Chapple, CISSP, is an information security specialist with the University of Notre Dame.
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SIM PRODUCT, TOOL AND SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT
 Instead of wasting time sifting through a SIM's endless log files, learn how to get only the essential data from your security information management systems. This lesson reviews the best SIM products and tools and explains how focused SIM data can help with compliance and access control.
About the author:
Adrian Lane is a senior security strategist with independent consulting firm, Securosis, LLC.
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USING NAC POLICIES AND TOOLS FOR ENDPOINT PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
Whether you're considering NAC for the first time or are deep into a company-wide deployment, this lesson will show you how to use NAC policies and tools to develop a endpoint protection security strategy and complaince.
About the author:
Mike Chapple, CISSP, is an IT security pro with the University of Notre Dame.
Also featuring special guest instructor Joel Snyder of Opus One.
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SIMS: SECURITY AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION
 In this lesson, learn the benefits and the potential pitfalls of correlating and analyzing data outputs from SIMs, network performance management and anomaly detection tools, plus insight on the integration of security and network operations.
About the author:
Sasan Hamidi is chief information security officer for Interval International in Miami.
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UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: SECURING THE CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
 To cut costs and increase efficiency, enterprises are combining disparate communications systems -- a converged infrastructure including email, IM, video conferencing, desk and mobile telephony and voice messaging. In this lesson, learn how to properly secure this new and evolving unified commuications environment.
About the author:
John Burke is principal research analyst with Nemertes Research.
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SECURITY AT THE APPLICATION LEVEL: SECURING APPLICATION LAYER GATEWAYS
 According to a SearchSecurity.com survey of nearly 900 IT professionals, 80% of networking and security pros are concerned about application layer threats. In this lesson, application security expert Michael Cobb offers an overview of how the network can be used to secure application layer gateways.
About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
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ENDPOINT SECURITY MANAGEMENT: FIXING ENDPOINT PROBLEMS WITH NAC
 Contaminated network endpoints are a top concern within 75% of organizations, according to a recent SearchSecurity.com survey of nearly 900 IT professionals. In this lesson, learn the latest endpoint security options and how to fix endpoint problems with network access control (NAC).
About the author:
Joel Snyder is a senior partner with consulting firm Opus One in Tucson, Ariz.
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SECURING YOUR FIRST REMOTE OFFICE: SOLUTIONS FOR LESS THAN $10,000
 Over 80% of corporate network traffic is generated from remote offices, according to research firm Gartner. In this lesson, learn about securing the remote data and remote network devices in locations beyond the corporate headquarters.
About the author:
David Strom is a noted network security expert, writer and speaker.
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INTEGRATING NETWORK FABRIC AND SECURITY
 A recent survey showed 49.1% of security pros believe that within three years, most IT security functions will be handled by core networking gear. This lesson will help you evaluate which security functions can be handled by the network and how to go about the process safely.
About the author:
David Piscitello is president of consulting firm Core Competence.
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WIRELESS SECURITY THREAT AND ATTACK DEFENSE
 Wireless LAN technology has matured, but Wi-Fi networks are often viewed as being insecure. In this lesson, learn how to effectively mitigate wireless-specific threats, use VLANs to control wireless traffic and determine the impact of wireless voice.
About the author:
Lisa Phifer is vice president of network consulting firm Core Competence Inc.
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In our Integration of Networking and Security School, we offer you an in-depth look at how network and security teams are converging. Learn how products like application-layer firewalls and endpoint security devices are affecting enterprise network security.
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