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June 2009

Mature SIMs do more than log aggregation and correlation
by Diana Kelley
They've come a long way from the early days of log aggregation and correlation; enterprises now glean value from SIMs for compliance, visualization, and even overall business intelligence.

How to write a risk methodology that blends business, security needs
by Cris Ewell
One security professional describes a homegrown risk methodology currently being used by a large university and a private corporation.

Risk management must include physical-logical security convergence
by Michael S. Mimoso
If your organization is serious about managing risk and total asset protection, then physical-logical convergence is a necessary step.

Lack of cloud computing definition adds confusion, risk
by Robert Westervelt
Vendors loosely using the term cloud computing are causing confusion for users in the market for buying and securing these services.

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May 2009

Ease the compliance burden with automation
by Richard Mackey Jr.
Manual compliance processes are error-prone and drain corporate IT resources. Automated tools make a difference if you apply them to a well-organized compliance program.

Know when you need IDS, IPS or both
by Joel Snyder
Cut through the hype and learn the differences and benefits of intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Changing times for identity management
by Mark Diodati
Identity management technology is adapting to meet enterprise needs. Learn what products can improve security and ease compliance.

Cybersecurity Act of 2009: Power grab, or necessary step?
by Michael S. Mimoso
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009, also known as S.773, would give the president unprecedented authority over federal and private networks. Experts debate whether it's a power grab, or a signal of the seriousness of threats to critical infrastructure.

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April 2009

Data loss prevention benefits in the real world
by Rich Mogull
DLP promises strong data protection via content inspection and security monitoring, but real-world implementations can be complex and expensive; these eight real-world lessons help you use DLP to its fullest.

Tying log management and identity management shortens incident response
by Stephen Northcutt
Tying log management to user identity shortens incident response and forensics investigation cycles. Learn how compliance has mandated that organizations determine not only when incidents occurred, but who is responsible for unauthorized access.

Tabletop exercises sharpen security and business continuity
by Michael S. Mimoso
Delaware's Dept. of Technology and Information conducts annual incident response exercises that test the readiness of state agencies to respond to real attacks. Learn how simulated cyberattacks and incident response exercises help organizations prevent future attacks and maintain business continuity.

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March 2009

How to Secure Cloud Computing
by Neil Roiter
On-demand computing services can save large enterprises and small businesses a lot of money, but security and regulatory compliance become difficult.

Cloud computing security framework due
The Jericho Forum is expected to release a framework of security considerations for organizations moving business to the cloud.

Choosing the right Web application firewall
by Mike Cobb
PCI DSS is requiring companies to buy Web application firewalls. We'll show how you how to pick the WAF that's right for you, and how to use it so your company is compliant -- and more secure.

Five considerations for securing a midmarket company
by Marcia Savage
Smaller organizations need to be more resourceful, and we'll explain how risk management, automation and managed security services, among others, can help.

How to secure use of Web 2.0
by Michael S. Mimoso
How much information is too much information, and how will you monitor and manage the use of Web 2.0 inside your organization?

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February 2009

Encryption, DLP, disaster recovery top 2009 priorities
by Marcia Savage
Information Security magazine's annual Priorities 2009 survey identifies data protection and disaster recovery among the top priorities for security managers.

Recession forces security to measure and prioritize risks
by Michael S. Mimoso
Compliance demands, hacker threats, insider risks and integration concerns brought on by mergers and acquisitions make information security somewhat recession proof.

10 tips to protect your company in a down economy
by David Strom
Here are 10 steps you can take to improve your threat management posture that require minimum investment, manpower and give you a fast return on your investment.

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January 2009

Security steering committees facilitate integration of business and security
by Michael S. Mimoso
Security steering committees bring HR, finance, legal, IT and audit to the same table, helping facilitate the integration of information security into lines of business.

Internal auditors and CISOs mitigate similar risks
by Michael S. Mimoso
Internal audit and information security may often find themselves at odds, but in the end, their respective goals are the same.

CISOs, human resources cooperation vital to security
by Marcia Savage
CISOs work closely with human resources to investigate potential Web or email policy violations by employees, develop security policies and procedures, and plan for disaster recovery.

Implement security and compliance in a risk management context
by Neil Roiter
CFOs live in a world where risk management is the lingua franca. CISOs have to join the conversation.

The evolving role of the CIO involves IT and security responsibilities
by Amy Rogers Nazarov
Technology executives focus on elevating information security in the enterprise.

Rising Profile
by George V. Hulme
Security had the attention of SMB execs; the time for facilitating integration is at hand.

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