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How Do Vulnerabilities Get Into Software? sponsored by Veracode, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Despite the best efforts of IT security teams, vulnerabilities in applications are bound to happen. In fact, research shows that 3 out of 4 apps produced by software vendors fail to meet security standards. Download this white paper to discover the 4 most common causes that lead to software vulnerabilities and ensure your readiness. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 01 Apr 2020 TOPICS: Application Security \| Code Management \| Cybersecurity \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report: Trends for 2008 sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report provides a detailed overview of current Internet threat activity, malicious code, and known vulnerabilities. It also examines the latest trends in phishing and spam tactics and discusses how regional differences affect malicious activity globally. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Value of Integrated Security sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security breaches can attack a company from a wide range of sources, including the company's own networked PCs and servers. This paper explains how Cisco is merging innovative network security technology with more than 20 years of routing expertise to redefine network security and provide customers with end-to-end network protection. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 07 Nov 2008 TOPICS: Network Performance \| Network Processing \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Move Web Application Security Testing into Your Development Cycle sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on the role developers can play in solving Web application security issues, and it details how IBM Rational® AppScan® Developer Edition software can enable them to do so. Posted: 06 Oct 2008 \| Published: 04 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Application Security \| HTTP \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Software Testing \| Web Application Security \| Web Development \| Web Development Tools

Multilayer Security: Enabling a Sustainable Alternative to Paper-Based Customer Communications sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: A multilayer security approach delivers the end-to-end solution needed to comprehensively target various security issues. Posted: 04 Dec 2008 \| Published: 13 Nov 2008 TOPICS: Authentication \| Financial Services \| Fraud Detection \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSL

Managing Instant Messaging For Business Advantage: Phase One - Assessing IM Usage sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Instant Messaging (IM) is a valuable business communications tool for your company but its widespread adoption brings the risk of potential worms and viruses. This paper examines seven steps for managing, securing, and auditing your company's use of IM. Posted: 17 May 2006 \| Published: 01 Mar 2006 TOPICS: Instant Messaging \| Instant Messaging Security \| Instant Messaging Software \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Secure Content Management \| Secure Content Management Software \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Worms

10 Steps to Mobile Security sponsored by Sybase iAnywhere WHITE PAPER: Security is the top priority on everyone's minds, especially with the growth of mobile devices on the rise. This paper details the 10 critical steps to ensure a successful mobile security strategy. Posted: 02 Jan 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2006 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Strategic Planning \| Wireless Application Development \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Messaging Security

When Less Is More: Why Small Companies Should Think Outside the (Red/ Yellow) Box for Protecting Endpoints sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Endpoint security issues simply can't be ignored, regardless of the size of the organization. This paper will discuss how internet threats and vulnerabilities affect us all and what criteria businesses should use in order to pick out a proper endpoint security solution. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Network Performance \| Network Security Software \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Systems Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: 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. Posted: 09 Feb 2007 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 TOPICS: Computer Crimes \| Hackers \| Password Management \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Vulnerability Management \| Wireless Security

The Top Five Virtualization Mistakes sponsored by Vyatta Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper describes five mistakes common to many implementations of enterprise virtualization. Most of these mistakes relate to virtualization and networking infrastructure. Ideally, after reading this paper, you'll be sensitized to these issues so that you can plan for them and make your virtualization projects more successful. Posted: 17 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Jun 2007 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Disaster Recovery \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Virtualization \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management