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    In an age of high-profile data breaches and insider risks, encryption is an important defense mechanism for enterprises. The question is: how much encryption is necessary? Many security pros have gone to great lengths to protect data on network serv...  Tip

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    With Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced a whole-disk encryption mechanism called BitLocker. The feature has enabled Windows to provide better data protection, but the tool is not without drawbacks. Contributor Tony Bradley stacks BitLocker up agains...  Tip

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  • Unlocking best practices for successful encryption key management

    The importance of encryption has long been obvious to security professionals, but the complexity of encryption key management can be almost as daunting as the cryptography algorithms themselves. In this tip, W. Curtis Preston examines today's primary...  Tip

  • Leveraging database security investments

    Enterprises are now faced with the challenge of supporting multiple database versions on differing platforms, including SQL Server, Oracle Database, IBM DB2 and MySQL. While securing a diverse database architecture is crucial, the dollars needed to m...  Tip

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    In this ITKnowledge Exchange thread, information security pros explain how to prevent unauthorized access, but question whether measures should be put in place to protect data from admins.  Tip

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