December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Designing, building, and managing an internal security operations center can dramatically improve an organization's ability to rapidly recognize and respond to malicious information security events. This paper outlines industry best practices for building and maturing a security operations center (SOC).
June 04, 2010 - (Free Research) Cloud computing services can deliver clear-cut benefits to a host of companies. Just as the benefits are obvious, so too are the security concerns. This white paper outlines the path enterprises can take to start building trust into cloud deployments and details the approaches and capabilities organizations need to make this transition a reality.
April 07, 2010 - (Free Research) This month’s cover story focuses on the security threats that mobile devices and portable storage introduce. Other articles expound on topics like fraud prevention, security planning, and code outsourcing. Read on to learn about these important subjects and more.
February 03, 2010 - (Free Research) Feature articles this month cover bringing data loss prevention coverage to mobile endpoints, readers’ security priorities and top investments for 2010, and new compliance mandates in Massachusetts and Nevada that signal a new generation of data protection laws. Read on for these great articles and more.
May 13, 2010 - (Free Research) This Prescriptive Guide provides nine steps that information security managers can use to break the compliance blame cycle and build an information security program that more effectively mitigates security risk. Read on to learn more.
July 27, 2010 - (Free Research) Complying with the PCI DSS is a requirement for any organisation that processes, transmits or stores credit card data. Read this white paper to learn about existing threats, how to effectively implement PCI compliance and the business benefits you'll achieve from it.
July 21, 2010 - (Free Research) The industry has preached the need for software security and secure coding for several years now. After all, if software is designed securely from the start, it means fewer problems down the road. Read this paper now to learn more.
May 03, 2010 - (Free Research) This month’s cover story deals with database activity monitoring and how to keep vigilant watch over your data. Other features cover new stealthy and sophisticated malware that aims at hijacking business banking accounts and Windows 7 operating system security improvements. Read on and take a look at all three featured articles and much more.
July 14, 2010 - (Free Research) The amount of electronic information that you retain – combined with the way you manage it – represents your organization’s level of risk. Manage it well and your risk is minimized; manage it poorly and your risk is increased dramatically – maybe even to the level of threatening your ability to stay in business.
September 02, 2009 - (Free Research) Core Security presents a special webcast briefing where John Gilligan and Alan Paller, two principal contributors to the CAG, will provide their insights into how you can best approach the guidelines. This one-hour webcast will include a Q&A session, with answers to your questions about understanding and implementing the various CAG controls.
April 01, 2010 - (Free Research) Read this month's Global Threat Trends to learn about the top 10 security threats in June, discover what you should expect from a free Antivirus, get an inside look at this year's Infosecurity Europe expo, and more!
June 18, 2010 - (Free Research) Protecting your IT network and applications against cyber-threats continues to grow more complicated and challenging. As a result, spending on IT security continues to reach record levels. Read this analyst brief to learn more about current security spending trends, what’s causing them, and how managed security services can help mitigate costs.
October 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses risk management as a key process in designing security architectures, including a better way for security managers to approach the security ROI issue.
April 2010 - (Free Research) As the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS, or PCI) becomes more widely adopted in both the United States and Europe, organizations face five major challenges when navigating the PCI compliance landscape. Read this white paper to learn what they are and how to overcome them.
February 2006 - (Free Research) Are you up to date on Government policies, regulations and agencies? You need to be informed about government-related subject areas, including National, State and Local Governments and Government Agencies, Government Information Security, and Compliance.
May 2010 - (Free Research) Writing a corporate security policy might seem complex, but ultimately it is a collection of many small policies. These ten security policies (or sub-policies) are essential to every organization, regardless of size, location, age, mission, or the product or service produced, and are presented here (in no particular order).
July 2010 - (Free Research) The cost-benefits of cloud infrastructure services include scalability with reduced capital expenditure and more efficient use of IT resources. Enterprise IT security technology, policies and procedures need to be augmented rather than revolutionized to accommodate new attack surfaces that may be introduced by cloud computing.
July 2010 - (Free Research) This paper addresses typical Information Governance challenges and discusses a framework for addressing these challenges and some of the resulting benfits.
August 2010 - (Free Research) The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires Level 1 merchants and service providers to undergo an onsite assessment of their security systems and procedures annually. This assessment is typically performed by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). This paper provides criteria to consider in choosing a QSA for your assessment
July 2010 - (Free Research) Compliance with government regulations and industry standards shapes the formation of most information security programs. There’s no way around it; your organization must comply. This essential guide will help you sort out and prioritize your compliance responsibilities.
June 2010 - (Free Research) The information security paradigm is changing. It’s no longer enough to secure infrastructure. It’s all about protecting customer and company data. Read this essential guide to learn how.
