SmartBiz IT Research Library

ANALYST REPORT - Learn the strategies, actions, and capabilities that Best-in-Class organizations employ and technologies they choose to obtain superior performance against various security performance metrics. This report provides guidelines for identifying which security solutions to consume as a MSS and defines best practices for choosing and managing MSSPs.
Posted: December 2, 2009 | Published: January 2, 2008


Topics:  Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Outsourcing | Security | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - Use this white paper to enhance your knowledge of healthcare IT spending decisions and how to successfully engage the healthcare market with the right technology services and solutions. With a heightened awareness of industry trends, challenges, players, and needs, you will be better equipped to sell to healthcare providers.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Health Care Industry | Health Care Networking | Health Care Security | Sales Channels | Security | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the nature of the retail marketplace moving forward and identifies the drivers behind retailers’ interest in data, network, and transaction security. Learn who the key decision makers in retail really are and find out how they play different roles depending on their size.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Network Security | Network Security Hardware | Network Security Software | Retail Channels | Sales Channels | Security | Security Industry | Security Spending

DATA SHEET - Panda Cloud Protection is an innovative service hosted by Panda Security and managed by security providers. It delivers uninterrupted, hands-free protection for endpoints and email. Read on to learn more about Panda’s hosted security services, their key benefits, and target concerns.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Endpoint Security | Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Security | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Software | Security Spending

DATA SHEET - Panda Cloud Protection is an innovative service hosted by Panda Security and managed by security providers. It delivers uninterrupted, hands-free protection for endpoints and email. Read on to learn more about Panda’s hosted security services and how they benefit their partners.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Endpoint Security | Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Partnerships | Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Software as a Service

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

DATA SHEET - Panda Cloud Protection is an innovative service hosted by Panda Security and managed by security providers, delivering uninterrupted, hands-free protection for endpoints and email. Read on to learn more about hosted security services and what they have to offer.
Posted: November 30, 2009 | Published: November 30, 2009


Topics:  Endpoint Security | Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Security | Security Management | Security Spending

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.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: November 25, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Threats | Virus Protection | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this report to learn about the business side of data security as we build a justification model to help you determine where, and how much, to invest in protecting your information assets.
Posted: November 23, 2009 | Published: January 26, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Denial of Service Attacks | Enterprise Asset Management Software | Security Infrastructure | Security Spending | Security Threats | Spam

ANALYST REPORT - This June 2009 study examines the financial impact and potential return on investment (ROI) for McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (formerly McAfee IntruShield®), using Adena Health System as a case study.
Posted: November 23, 2009 | Published: August 29, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Malware | Network Monitoring | Network Security | Phishing | Security Spending | Security Threats

DATA SHEET - Switching security solutions on a large scale can be challenging for any organization. A well-planned strategy can minimize the impact on business processes without sacrificing security. The most effective approach is one that is customized for the unique needs of your organization. Check out this data sheet to learn about one such strategy.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: July 6, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Software | Security Spending | Security Threats | Software Configuration Management | Software Migration | Software Viruses | Uninstall Programs | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - This paper, designed for security and compliance professionals, illustrates how to achieve compliance on three of the most costly and complex sections: requirements 3, 6, and 10 of PCI DSS. This paper also highlights how Web application and database appliances can deliver resource effective compliance while maintaining cost efficiency.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: July 12, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Security | Database Security | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Security | Security Spending | Web Application Security

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 - What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Spending

PRODUCT DEMO - WatchGuard wants to show you why they are the leading provider of network and content security solutions. Eligible organizations can try out the superior capabilities and advanced functions of a WatchGuard XTM or XCS solution in their own network with no obligation to buy.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: October 28, 2009


Topics:  Network Appliances | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Network Security Hardware | Security | Security Hardware | Security Management | Security Spending