SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Network Security | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WEBCAST - BMC helped the Dell IT group to consolidate job scheduling and job monitoring within a single dashboard, reduce by 75 percent the number of IT administrators needed for patch management, and accelerate trouble-ticket resolution with automation. Watch the customer video.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Premiered: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Dashboards | Job Scheduling Software | Patch Management | Patch Management Software

PODCAST - This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Premiered: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Change Management | Configuration Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Information Security | Network Security | Patch Management | Security | Security Management | Strategic Planning | Vulnerability Management

VIDEO - View this screencast to learn about a new management approach for virtual and physical systems that helps reduce data center complexity. Discover how this tool combines provisioning, patching, managing and monitoring through a single console to enable IT pros to gain control over system sprawl and provide more flexible infrastructures.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Premiered: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Patch Management | Regulatory Compliance | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | Workflow Software

WHITE PAPER - The public release of Windows 7 is approaching fast. Debates and discussions have been raging on the security improvements in the new platform, and some potential problems have also emerged. In this white paper, we run through the most significant changes and additions, and look at what they might mean to users and administrators.
Posted: October 13, 2009 | Published: October 13, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Threats | Windows | Windows Security

PODCAST - Businesses today struggle to effectively manage clients due to the increase in options available. This podcast explores the top challenges of client manageability. Learn key considerations when developing a strategy around manageability.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Premiered: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Laptop Computers | Notebook Computers | Patch Management

VIDEO - Businesses today struggle to effectively manage clients due to the increase in options available. This videocast explores the top challenges of client manageability. Learn key considerations when developing a strategy around manageability.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Premiered: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Laptop Computers | Notebook Computers | Patch Management

WEBCAST - This webcast addresses the challenges of server sprawl and introduces a new tool to help overcome them. Discover how this technology enables simplified management of your Linux environment and reduces administrative costs.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Premiered: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Centers | Linux | Mainframe Operating Systems | Network Monitoring | Patch Management | Server Management | System z | Systems Maintenance | Systems Management | VM | VMware

DATA SHEET - Read this brief data sheet to learn how Trend Micro's Endpoint Security Platform delivers pervasive visibility and control, speeds time to protection, and increases management efficiency.
Posted: August 24, 2009 | Published: January 6, 2009


Topics:  Endpoint Security | Enterprise Computing | Malware | Network Security | Patch Management | Security Threats | Social Networking | Spam | Web 2.0

ASSESSMENT TOOL - One of the biggest problems in keeping networks and desktops secure is patch management. Shavlik's solutions simplify patch management through automation, increased visibility, and control. Answer six questions in this quick demo to determine how much time and money you can save when you simplify and automate patch management with Shavlik.
Posted: August 4, 2009 | Published: August 4, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Applications Management | Network Security Software | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | ROI | Security | Security Threats | Software Upgrades | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

CASE STUDY - As ORCS introduced Windows Server 2008 into the network, they sought new ways to improve efficiency. The need for an improved patch management system, combined with the requirements for PCI compliance, presented a dual challenge that they hoped they could address with a single technology solution. And they did. Read this case study to learn how.
Posted: July 20, 2009 | Published: July 20, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Applications Management | Configuration Management | Network Security | Patch Management | Vulnerability Management | Wireless Security

WHITE PAPER - Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly.
Posted: May 27, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Linux Clusters | Linux Desktop Environment | Linux Server Hardware | Network Configuration Management | Network Operating Systems | Network Performance | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Troubleshooting

PRODUCT DEMO - Choose the trial that works for you. Login to an online virtual environment where you can experience our award winning solution - or - download a virtual image of our solution to run in your network environment (up to 10 nodes) - or - schedule a one-on-one with an expert who can lead you through the entire deployment.
Posted: May 18, 2009 | Published: May 18, 2009


Topics:  Managed Security Services | Patch Management | Reporting Software | Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure.
Posted: May 13, 2009 | Published: May 13, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Hackers | IT Infrastructure | Malware | Microsoft Certified Professional | Microsoft Certified Solution Developer | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer | Microsoft Certified Trainer | Microsoft Office | Microsoft Operations Manager | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Passwords | Patch Management | Security | Security Threats | Worms

TRIAL SOFTWARE - With exploits for known vulnerabilities unleashed on the Internet within as little as 5 days from the release of new patches from Microsoft, it is imperative your desktops and servers be regularly updated to keep them safe from attack.
Posted: April 16, 2009 | Published: April 10, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Desktop Management | Network Monitoring | Network Security Software | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Security Software | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection | Windows Security