SmartBiz IT Research Library

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

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

WHITE PAPER - Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap.
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Published: November 17, 2009


Topics:  Malware | Security | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection | Web Application Security

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 - The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Standards | Web Application Security

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 - The increasing implementation of strong two-factor authentication has challenged fraudsters to develop new methods to target online users. One of the latest tactics fraudsters are employing is the use of Trojans to launch man-in-the-browser attacks. Read on to learn more about this type of attack and how to defend against it.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: October 12, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Cybersecurity | Fraud Protection | Hackers | Malware | Security | Security Threats | Trojan Horses | Web Application Security | Web Browsers

ESSENTIAL GUIDE - Check out this expert eBook and get expert advice that can help your company successfully improve its threat management posture.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: March 19, 2009


Topics:  Firewall Appliances | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Policies | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management | Web Application Security

RESOURCE CENTER - Webroot Security Software-as-a-Service provides on-demand web, email, and archiving solutions that offer cost-effective alternatives to on-premise security. Webroot Web Security Service delivers URL and web content filtering, plus protection against today's complex web-based malware threats. Check out this resource center to find out more.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Email Security | Email Security Services | Malware | Managed Security Services | Managed Security Services Providers | Security | Security Threats | Web Application Security

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Check out this product evaluation center and find some of M86 Security’s most popular solutions. There are several options for Web Security, Email Security, and Endpoint Security. Do some quick research with their convenient links to detailed product information and sign up for a free trial download or product evaluation today.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2009


Topics:  Email Security | Email Security Software | Endpoint Security | Security | Web Application Security

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

RESOURCE CENTER - Check out this e-Kit for comprehensive information related to web application security strategies and web application security testing through SaaS. Included are several white papers, demos, and podcasts.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Applications Management | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Software as a Service | Software Testing | Testing | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management

WEBCAST - This webcast discusses new and emerging network and application security attacks and ways organizations can protect themselves against Web application and network security threats.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Premiered: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Network Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Threats | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management

WHITE PAPER - When web application delivery is implemented in a collaborative, re-peatable, and process-oriented manner, companies can benefit from more efficient development models and more secure applications. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: July 8, 2009


Topics:  Application Development | Application Life-Cycle Management | Application Security | Risk Management | Security Audits | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management

WHITE PAPER - Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Malware | Network Security | Phishing | Security | Security Threats | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security