February 12, 2010 - (Free Research) For many years network administrators have expected security breaches to come from outside an organization or at the upper layers of the OSI model. This paper will focus on securing layer 2 switching at the access layer through port security and preventing denial of service (DoS) attacks at layer 2.
May 27, 2010 - (Free Research) Traditional Web security has included two layers: URL filtering and signature-based anti-virus scanning. However, recent data show that the success rate of this approach has significantly dropped. Read this white paper to learn more about Web security vulnerabilities and newer, more effective strategies for securing your system against them.
June 09, 2010 - (Free Research) Attackers are almost exclusively targeting enterprises with hacks perpetrated over the Web. As most enterprises move operations and functionality online, Web-based applications become a tempting threat vector for cybercriminals. Read this e-book for a look at Web threats and vulnerabilities – and how to protect your organization against them.
July 28, 2010 - (Free Research) Enterprises are under constant attack from internal and external threats. Repelling today’s threats requires a new approach to security—an approach that emphasizes centralized log management and security event management. Novell makes it simple to get on the path to better security with our Security Management solutions.
July 21, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper examines current trends in Web application security, assessing the present threat environment as well as limitations in existing approaches to protection. It then looks at how Akamai’s new distributed Web Application Firewall solution overcomes these challenges. Read this paper to learn more.
May 11, 2010 - (Free Research) Most IT pros are familiar with the various security risks associated with desktop and laptop computers, but there are many new endpoints hackers are targeting that can be a significant threat. Listen to this podcast to learn more about these risks and ensure you are not leaving endpoints unprotected.
March 23, 2010 - (Free Research) Mounting an effective defense against spam requires detection techniques that evolve as quickly as the attacks themselves. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that uses advanced machine learning techniques to provide comprehensive spam detection, guarding against the spam threats of today, as well as tomorrow.
July 28, 2009 - (Free Research) Database security is the last line of defense, so it deserves greater focus on the protection of private data from both internal and external attacks than IT pros have traditionally given it. Read this paper to learn what steps you can take to improve database security in your organization.
May 27, 2010 - (Free Research) The main motivation driving the cybercrime industry is the possibility of monetary gain. Savvy, knowledgeable individuals with skills in developing Web applications and basic knowledge in hacking have filled a niche by creating exploit kits. Read this white paper to learn the basics about exploit kits, what they do, and why the bad guys use them.
June 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Attackers with deep technology skills are increasingly successful at accessing critical data in high profile Web applications. The results can be disastrous - from non-compliance, to fraud, to competitive loss. This paper describes how attackers successfully abuse Web applications, and illustrates how the Mykonos Security Appliance can help.
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.
August 18, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper examines the three most common sources of data breaches, and offers a broad perspective on what can be done to stop data breaches, as well as specific recommendations to take preventive action.
April 03, 2009 - (Free Research) Authored by database security expert Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press) is the definitive 454-page guide for both security pros and DBAs. Chapter 2, presented here, covers topics central to hardening the database.
February 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Most of the world's sensitive data is stored in commercial database systems, which makes them an increasingly attractive target for criminals. This white paper discusses 8 essential best practices and provides a holistic approach to both safeguarding databases and achieving compliance with key regulations.
June 16, 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.
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.
March 16, 2009 - (Free Research) Threats today burrow deep in computers and hide. Check out this paper to learn the latest research findings related to data breaches and what you can do to protect your organization's data and reputation.
August 31, 2010 - (Free Research) This document examines the standards and guidelines as outlined by NIST, and demonstrates the ways in which BlueCat Network’s DNS solution address these guidelines.
August 31, 2010 - (Free Research) Medium-sized businesses have the dual challenges of enforcing acceptable use policies for email and the web, and ensuring compliance with government data privacy regulations. Read this white paper to learn about security solutions for your medium-sized business.
August 04, 2010 - (Free Research) News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data leakage are on the rise. High-profile incidents that make big news might seem out of the ordinary. Yet businesses of every size face similar risks in the everyday acts of using digital technology and the internet for legitimate purposes.
April 29, 2010 - (Free Research) In Chapter 5 of the Advanced Virtualization e-book, security experts Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest explain how to identify, map out and prevent some of the most common resource pool threats. The authors also debunk five common security misconceptions of server virtualization.
October 06, 2010 - (Free Research) This virtual seminar explores the emerging Web threats your organization needs to be aware of, the common security mistakes made in bringing applications and functionality to the Web, and how to integrate security into your organization’s collaborative efforts online.
