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.
May 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper presumes that your enterprise already has a data network security policy in place. It examines the many different settings that are available to help secure the Cisco IP Phones from potential hacker attacks, and it looks at a selection of Cisco secure infrastructure technologies that are especially useful for protecting voice systems.
February 04, 2010 - (Free Research) Read this chapter from “Implementing Database Security and Auditing” by database security expert, Ron Ben Natan Ph.D., to learn best practices and specific tips for effectively securing most database environments, including tracking security vulnerabilities, the anatomy of buffer overflow vulnerabilities, and database auditing.
March 11, 2010 - (Free Research) In datacenters worldwide, it is common practice to hard-code passwords and user IDs in applications and scripts. This paper reviews the security risks associated with hard-coded passwords and will help organizations to gain insight into the security vulnerability that lies on every server, and more!
December 14, 2009 - (Free Research) In this podcast, hear 10 tips on creating an effective password policy and strategies for effectively enforcing it. Following these tips and working out ways to strengthen the policy without making it overly difficult to adhere to will make it easier to obtain and implement a stronger organization-wide password policy.
August 26, 2009 - (Free Research) PortalGuard is a password authentication and security solution that allows end-users to authenticate and manage a portal password directly from a Web browser, while providing administrators with functionality to meet or exceed their security objectives.
July 06, 2009 - (Free Research) Read the "Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)" chapter from "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, 2009) and learn how to leverage DAM to prevent SQL injection attacks, monitor privileged users and track access to sensitive data.
February 19, 2010 - (Free Research) In January 2010, CA commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying CA Identity Manager (CA IM). Read this paper to learn what they found.
December 14, 2009 - (Free Research) In this special video presentation, Burton Group's point person for authentication, Senior Analyst Mark Diodati, drills into the new organizational needs and evaluates the current crop of authentication technologies.
April 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This whitepaper offers a thorough checklist that should enable potential ESSO implementers to deploy the right ESSO solution which should help eliminate sign-on problems, reduce helpdesk costs, maximize user productivity, strengthen security, simplify administration and accelerate regulatory compliance.
March 03, 2010 - (Free Research) View this Forrester webcast to learn best practices for managing privileged user access in physical and virtual environments, steps your organization can take to address PUPM issues, and the latest technological developmetns in managing privileged users.
December 2007 - (Free Research) An effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution is quickly becoming a must-have or enterprise organizations. In this paper learn the five keys to successful identity and access management implementation.
November 2009 - (Free Research) The Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution is part of Microsoft's Business Ready Security approach. The Identity and Access Management solution enables more secure, identity-based access to applications both on-premises and in-the-cloud from virtually any location or device. Read this data sheet to learn more!
December 2009 - (Free Research) This free whitepaper details best practices for managing distribution and security groups in Active Directory. As the importance of AD in any size organization grows, learn to manage AD groups properly and unleash the power of Active Directory.
February 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper examines the compelling business and technical case for centralizing administration in Microsoft’s Active Directory, describes how the Centrify Suites integrated architecture enables you to extend Active Directory to your non-Microsoft platforms, and describes the Centrify Suite’s unique benefits.
January 2010 - (Free Research) In this expert e-guide, discover 2 types of SSO and how to prepare your financial firm for an SSO deployment. Also learn how to ensure SSO implementation is in line with current authorization and access control policies. Plus, review the numerous benefits of SSO as your firm adopts new application platforms and adds to the network infrastructure.
September 2009 - (Free Research) In this series, independent information security expert and noted author Kevin Beaver discusses laptop security issues he has recently seen in the field that you may not have considered or that you might be looking at from the wrong perspective.
May 2009 - (Free Research) Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure.
October 2008 - (Free Research) This paper will explore the authentication methods available with WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) and identify several important best practices to consider when deploying a wireless network at home or in the enterprise.
January 2007 - (Free Research) Hacking, cracking, and cyber crimes can wreak havoc on an organization. This white paper discusses ten common methods hackers use to breach your existing security, and what you can do to protect yourself.
January 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper will discuss the ROI that can be achieved with Access Management including reducing the risk of insider fraud; simplifying and maintaining security during mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs; and reducing audit and compliance costs.
September 2008 - (Free Research) This paper offers a practical guide to implementing fine-grained access controls with ten aspects that are important to consider when planning an implementation of fine-grained access controls in a corporate server environment.
