SmartBiz IT Research Library

PRODUCT DEMO - View this Flash demo on virtualization to understand how CA can help you accelerate your time to market, achieve operational excellence across physical and virtual environments and reduce risk associated with virtualization.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Systems | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Risk Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtualization Security

WHITE PAPER - Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Content Management | Risk Management | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Web Application Security | Web Content Management | Web Site Administration | Web Site Monitoring

EBOOK - Data loss prevention strategies, practices and tools are more important than ever. Read this e-book for expert advice on DLP, encryption, risk management and more.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Published: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Encryption Standards | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Policies

EGUIDE - Security information management systems can now be used for proactive risk management and business intelligence. This Essentials Guide explains how this can be achieved. Read on to find articles that cover topics like today's SIM trends, incident response, threat management, and data analysis.
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Published: November 17, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Mining | Intrusion Detection | Log Management | Network Event Correlation | Network Forensics | Network Security | Risk Management | Security | Security Event Management

EGUIDE - Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Risk Management | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines considerations and recommendations for reducing business risk by ensuring that your web applications are secure.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Application Security | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Standards

PODCAST - Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Premiered: November 12, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Cybersecurity | Database Security | Hackers | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments

WHITE PAPER - Rather than focusing on process or technology, this paper examines people. It is based on years of experience and research and offers detailed analysis into the "anatomy of an insider" with the goal of illuminating that which makes insiders tick. Read on to learn more about insider threats and how to protect your organization from them.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: August 12, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Information Security | Risk Management | Security | Security Policies | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: October 12, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Risk Management | Security | Security Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - No security system will keep your organization absolutely secure. As long as assets exist on the network, you have to assume that some threat exists that is capable of finding and exploiting the vulnerabilities in your security. If it doesn’t exist today, it probably will tomorrow. Read this paper to learn a better way of thinking about security.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Published: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Standards | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This paper takes a new look at the SAP upgrade process in light of emerging best practices and new technologies. This report offers a discussion of the value of both technical and functional upgrades as well as a discussion of some of the best practices to enhance the value of your SAP upgrades while lowering overall cost.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Published: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Change Management | Configuration Management | ERP | ERP Software | Risk Management | SAP (Product) | Software as a Service | Software Best Practices | Software Maintenance | Software Upgrades

WEBCAST - Join us for a discussion with Tommy Thompson, IT Security and Compliance Coordinator at Williams Company and Bob Shapiro, Principal Business Analyst at OpenPages, in which we will uncover strategies for implementing a more effective IT risk and compliance management program.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Premieres: December 9, 2009


Topics:  Compliance Best Practices | Compliance Software | Internal Controls | Portfolio Management (IT Management) | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Risk Management | Security Event Management | Security Managers | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper will present you with all the information needed to make an educated decision on whether to commodity coding is right for your organization and it will help with choosing the commodity coding that fits your company.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Outsourcing | Data Governance | Data Management | Data Quality | Database Management | Inventory Management | Risk Assessment | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - This guidebook provides the answers with a series of detailed sections including essential activities such as planning, forecasting, risk management, team selection, communication and collaboration.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Data Management | Data Migration | Data Quality | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Databases | Enterprise Content Management | Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | Risk Assessment | Risk Management