Configuration management and configuration management databases (CMDBs) have quickly become indispensable tools for security professionals. Get the latest news and tactics on the configuration management process, tools and software.
EMC adds configuration management with Configuresoft acquisition
SearchSecurity.com | 27 May 2009 ARTICLE - EMC said it would move Configuresoft into its Resource Management Software Group. The software could detect configuration changes in both virtual and physical environments.
Misconfiguration issues could have contributed to Hannaford breach
SearchSecurity.com | 19 Mar 2008 ARTICLE - Hannaford takes heat from officials who believe the supermarket chain was slow in disclosing its breach. Meanwhile, one of Hannaford's security vendors gets defensive.
Michael Cobb, featured expert Founder and Managing Director, Cobweb Applications Ltd. ASK A QUESTION
2006 Products of the Year: Vulnerability management
Submitted By: Information Security magazine and SearchSecurity.com | 01 Feb 2006 TIP - We asked. You answered. Here are your choices for best vulnerability management product of the year.
Configuresoft's Enterprise Configuration Manager v4.7
Submitted By: Information Security magazine | 01 Dec 2005 TIP - Information Security magazine's contributing editor, Mike Chapple, reviews Configuresoft's Enterprise Configuration Manager v4.7.
Five ways to simplify the vulnerability management lifecycle
Submitted By: Information Security Decisions | 09 May 2005 TIP - Learn how to quickly and accurately quantify your exposure, communicate that exposure and deploy resources to remediate.
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Integrated change management reduces security risks
Information Security Magazine | 05 Nov 2009 FEATURES - Unmanaged changes to IT systems and networks can recklessly increase risk to enterprises. The key is rolling out an accepted change management process, and sticking to it.
Product Review: Shavlik's NetChk Compliance
Information Security Magazine | 28 Nov 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Shavlik's NetChk Compliance automates compliance and provides control by actively managing system and security settings and allows the IT manager to identify and mitigate risks.
Pocket E-Guide-- Alternative Antimalware Testing: Step-by-Step Guide from Joel Snyder Published by: ESET | 25 Nov 2009 EGUIDE - Read this E-Guide to learn about an alternative to traditional antimalware testing, using your perimeter network security tools. Snyder lays out a step-by-step guide to validate your own malware including where to find sample test viruses, equipment needed, and the channels to test.
eGuide: Information Security - Buyer's Guide to Messaging Security Published by: Proofpoint, Inc. | 20 Nov 2009 EGUIDE - Protecting messaging services is an important part of any business messaging strategy. Vulnerabilities abound when you allow messaging traffic for delivery over the Internet. The scope of this guide will focus on email security although many of these concepts will also apply to other types of messaging.
Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats Published by: ESET | 16 Nov 2009 EGUIDE - This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.
policy server
05 Dec 2005 WORD - A policy server is a security component of a policy-based network that provides authorization services and facilitates tracking and control of files. The policy server accepts access control requests, processes them against a ...
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