SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides guidance on how to develop a strategic approach to managing and monitoring logs, a key function required for compliance with many regulatory mandates and a critical defense against security threats.
Posted: December 2, 2009 | Published: December 2, 2009


Topics:  Log Management | Network Forensics | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | Security | Security Event Management

WHITE PAPER - This collection of articles from Realtime Publishers presents a clear and concise overview of security information management (SIM). The articles present the business case for SIM, operational and organizational issues, and hints and tips for ensuring a successful SIM implementation.
Posted: December 2, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Log Management | Network Event Correlation | Network Security | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Event Management | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - The digital infrastructure used by businesses and governments is more sophisticated, more complex and more vital than ever. Read this paper to learn about Security Intelligence and Event Data Warehouse solutions that are purpose-built to address the decision support requirements of security, risk, and compliance operations.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Governance | Data Management | Data Warehouse Architectures | Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) | Information Security | Log Management | Security | Security Event Management | Security Infrastructure | Security Spending

VIDEO - Learn about security information management systems (SIMs) and how they support a security information lifecycle of collection, alerting, reporting, and forensics.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Premiered: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Audit Trails | Data Management | Log Management | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Event Management | Security Threats

VIDEO - This video offers an in-depth look at a number of log management strategies that security administrators use in their organizations today and explain their "secrets" for success.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Premiered: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Audit Trails | Data Management | Log Management | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Threats

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

WHITE PAPER - More than 60% of large enterprises believe a significant network breach is likely within the next 3 years, yet most are not capable of effectively discovering the full scope of incidents. This survey details how management and staff within large organizations view the importance of being prepared to respond to network security incidents.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Published: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Architectures | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Event Management | Security Hardware | Security Industry | Security Infrastructure | Security 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

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Operating Systems | Scripting | Security | Security Audits | Security Event Management | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - This buyer's guide outlines features and capabilities that comprise an effective SIEM solution, discusses the benefits of each capability, and provides checklists to help you evaluate whether or not a particular vendor's solutions can address each of these areas.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Identity Management | IT Infrastructure | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - For a no-nonsense perspective on the most common types of network and data compromises in small to medium-sized businesses, read this white paper. It lists the ten most common vectors of data compromise, with practical techniques and defenses to counter them.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Network Security | Security | Security Event Management | Security Threats

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - ArcSight Logger is a turnkey appliance for collection, efficient storage, and high-performance search and reporting of all enterprise log data. Read this paper to learn more details.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Published: September 29, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Auditing | Data Collection | Data Management | Log Management | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security Event Management

EZINE - This issue of Security Information Magazine features the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, our readers voted to determine the best security products. A record 1,721 voters participated this year, rating products in 17 different categories. There’s also a great article on the facts and myths about encryption and more.
Posted: September 15, 2009 | Published: September 15, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Application Security | Authentication | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Email Security | Encryption Standards | Firewall Appliances | Identity Management | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Malware | Security Event Management | Security Policies | Security Spending | Virus Protection | Vulnerability Management | Wireless Security

WHITE PAPER - This paper was created to help companies searching for a SIM solution narrow their options and determine which technology is the right one for their IT environment and security objectives.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: September 10, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Standards | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

PRODUCT REVIEW - See this product review in which LogRhythm's LR-1000-XM power log aggregation tool received BEST BUY pick in Digital Forensics by SC Magazine.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Information Security | IT Infrastructure | Log Management | Network Monitoring Software | Network Performance Management Software | Reporting Software | Risk Management | Security Event Management