SmartBiz IT Research Library

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

VIDEO - The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Premiered: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Malware | Phishing | Security | Security Policies | Security Threats | Social Networking | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management | Web Application Security

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.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management | Windows | Windows Security

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

PODCAST - Web Application Security Podcast featuring Paul Kaspian. This PodCast touches on how to meet application security compliance deadlines.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Premiered: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Applications Management | Compliance (Finance) | Compliance Software | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Vulnerability Assessments

WEBCAST - Databases are an important part of a company’s infrastructure, but they also tend to be rich with attack vectors to exploit. This webcast explores the many potential PostgreSQL external vulnerabilities and then shows how those vulnerabilities can be secured. Watch this webcast to learn how to protect one of your company’s most valued assets.
Posted: November 9, 2009 | Premiered: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Administrators | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Security | Databases | Open Source | Oracle (Product) | PostgreSQL | Risk Assessment | Vulnerability Assessments

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Download Rational® AppScan® Standard Edition V7.9, previously known as Watchfire AppScan, a leading Web application security testing tool that automates vulnerability assessments and scans and tests for all common Web application vulnerabilities including SQL-injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflow.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | SQL | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management | Web Authoring Tools

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

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

EGUIDE - In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Audits | Security Threats | Systems Maintenance | Systems Testing | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

EBOOK - Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is mandatory if your company stores, processes, or transmits payment cardholder data. This book is all about understanding PCI and how merchants can comply with its requirements.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authorization | Cybersecurity | Data Security | Network Security | Payment Card Industry | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Choosing a solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Qualys provides this 12-point short list of considerations that will help you determine what will work best for your organization.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Access Control Software | Data Security | HIPAA Compliance | Network Security | Reporting Software | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Software | Security Spending | Software as a Service | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper presents an overview of both the asset-centric and the user-centric approaches to security. These approaches will be mapped towards the standard for Information Security: ISO 17799.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Secure Content Management | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Standards | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

JOURNAL ARTICLE - Enterprises, particularly those that deal with personal or private data, are now squarely in the path of a perfect storm. The convergence of regulatory compliance, high-profile data breaches and increased sophistication of cyber-attackers has transformed data security from an interesting IT sideline to a bottom-line, corner-office priority.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 17, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Data Security | Database Security | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

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