December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) As virtualisation technology continues to develop, you will want to be sure your security solution keeps pace. Download this white paper to find out how.
August 10, 2010 - (Free Research) This webinar presents security implementation for applications running in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment with the RightScale management platform, using best practices developed by HyperStratus.
May 04, 2010 - (Free Research) Wireless networks are becoming a necessity for many companies, however rolling out a wireless network does not come without security risks. This e-guide examines how a hospital successfully made the transition to 802.11 wireless LAN.
August 10, 2010 - (Free Research) Safeguarding data is critical for many organizations, but auditing data access activity to comply with regulatory standards can be a complex undertaking. As part of its initiative to simplify IT, the Dell IT group implemented the Guardium platform and database activity monitoring technology. Read this paper to learn so much more.
August 10, 2010 - (Free Research) Forgetting or confusing passwords, failure to update passwords on time, and incorrect password guessing can result in system lockouts and loss of productivity while creating a substantial burden for IT help desks. Read this paper to find out more.
February 03, 2010 - (Free Research) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) holds senior management of publicly held companies accountable for establishing and maintaining the accuracy of their companies’ financial reporting. Read this solution brief to learn about a compliance solution that can address SOX requirements through automation of the database security and compliance lifecycles.
February 03, 2010 - (Free Research) High transaction fees, heavy fines levied for violations, the potential costs of breach remediation, and the threat of brand damage are causing many organizations to seek methods of implementing PCI DSS faster and more effectively. Read this solution brief to learn about a single solution that addresses a wide range of PCI DSS requirements.
August 04, 2010 - (Free Research) A database-backed application consists of several loosely coupled components, each of which must be secured independently. Security professionals must layer controls to compensate for multiple types of threats from multiple access point. Proper security of these applications requires a holistic approach.
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.
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.
September 25, 2009 - (Free Research) This ESG Research Brief analyzes the current state of database security and categorizes databases as a “dangerous and growing security gap”. Read this brief which offers steps to improve database security across the enterprise.
August 09, 2010 - (Free Research) Tokenizing data eases compliance and saves money. In this podcast, Patrick Townsend, Townsend Security Founder and CTO, explains how tokenization and encryption differ, and how making it part of your data security strategy decreases your chance of data loss, saves you time and hassles.
August 09, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper will outline the increasing recognition of comprehensive security testing as a best practice for addressing issues of organizational risk related to vulnerability assessment and remediation planning, identification and validation of exposure to data breaches and so much more.
August 04, 2010 - (Free Research) In this exclusive Podcast presentation, Nemertes Research Senior Vice President and Founding Partner Andreas Antonopoulos provides an executive overview of the security issues of securing database-centric applications and the key tactics essential to success.
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.
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.
December 14, 2009 - (Free Research) Secure software starts in development. A defect-- quality flaws or security vulnerabilities-- caught early in the production cycle costs far less to fix than when caught later in production. How do you ensure that security standards are met as part of your quality measures?
December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Outsourcing can be a cost effective and efficient solution to the demand for new and specialized applications in today’s Internet-based marketplace. It is absolutely critical, however, that the team responsible for evaluating the outsourced application makes security one of its principal criteria prior to acceptance of each release.
December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) The path to creating a secure application begins by rigorously testing source code for all vulnerabilities and ensuring that use of the application does not compromise or allow others to compromise data privacy and integrity.
July 12, 2010 - (Free Research) This video provides examples of security functions that can be readily outsourced to a SaaS provider and details on how some require a mixture of outsourced capability and on-premise systems or expertise.
July 15, 2010 - (Free Research) So you've heard all the noise about saving capital by using public cloud computing services, but actually integrating with cloud services requires some careful planning. This mediacast covers cloud integration and cloud security considerations, and it will set you up the right way to begin integrating with cloud computing services.
