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Chapter 1: Security and Risk Management sponsored by McGraw Hill WHITE PAPER: In this 174-page chapter download from McGraw Hill, learn everything you need to know about the first domain, security and risk management, to help you excel at your CISSP exam. Posted: 15 Mar 2021 \| Published: 31 Dec 2020 TOPICS: CISSP \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

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

Managed Office Protection: Switching from AV to SaaS sponsored by Panda Security WHITE PAPER: Antivirus products require too much time and effort for small and mid-sized companies. Security as a Service (SaaS) means delivering traditional security applications as an Internet-based service to customers. Now you can focus on your core business, switch from Antivirus to Security as a Service and start enjoying the benefits of SaaS. Posted: 24 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Mar 2008 TOPICS: High Availability \| Host Management \| SaaS ERP \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| SMBs \| Software as a Service \| Virus Protection

Web Based Attacks sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report describes the anatomy of web based attacks and examines some of the factors that have influenced a shift toward this type of attack over the last year. Posted: 11 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Top Benefits of Symantec Protection Suite sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus is not enough to protect your organization. Symantec now offers multi-layered protection from endpoint to gateway in the new Symantec Protection Suite. Download this paper to find out 10 reasons that this new product suite is the one you can trust for your organization. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 09 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Intellectual Property \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Software \| Virus Detection Software

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

Security through Maturity: A Brief on Securing iSCSI Networks sponsored by DellEMC and Intel® WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about how Internet SCSI (iSCSI) offers a scalable, simplified, and cost-effective way to implement storage area networks (SANs) using Ethernet components. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Ethernet Networks \| Fiber Optic Networks \| iSCSI SAN \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| SAN \| Secure Content Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Infrastructure

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: The Symantec Internet Security Threat Report provides a six-month update of Internet threat activity. It includes analysis of network-based attacks, a review of vulnerabilities, and highlights of malicious code. It also assesses trends in phishing and spam activity. This summary of the report will alert readers to trends and impending threats. Posted: 26 Mar 2009 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 TOPICS: Data Security \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

Security Bloopers: Five Common Mistakes sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: IT professionals often question whether they have adequately protected their company's network. In the rush of the workday, what could you have missed? This document explains how to avoid five common mistakes to protect your network. Posted: 02 Feb 2009 \| Published: 02 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Network Security \| Routers \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Wireless Networks

Laws, regulations and compliance: Top tips for keeping your data under your control sponsored by Sophos WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the rules, looks at the main threats to security compliance and highlights how a well-defined strategy, backed up by powerful technology, can provide the solution. Posted: 22 Dec 2008 \| Published: 22 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Basel II \| CobiT \| Data Encryption Standard \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Data Stewardship \| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \| HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| IT Governance \| Legal Compliance Software \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulations \| Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Methods, Motivations, and Mitigation of Insider Threats sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a closer look at the real impact of insider threats. From the motives and means, to types of insider attacks and best practices, learn more about how this complicated criminal behavior is impacting enterprise today. Posted: 28 Nov 2007 \| Published: 13 Feb 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Employee Monitoring \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Theft \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Spam \| Spyware

Building a Secure and Compliant Windows Desktop sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation WHITE PAPER: Removing administrator rights from end users when they log into their desktop is the Holy Grail of desktop security, but its implementation has been difficult. Read this white paper to discover the benefits of removing admin rights. Posted: 16 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Desktop Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The Business Case for Data Access Governance sponsored by Varonis WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a comprehensive look at the many challenges data access management present the IT administrator in the enterprise environment. Learn more about the core issues and possible solutions to consider that address each one. Posted: 01 Sep 2007 \| Published: 31 Aug 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Auditing \| Data Collection \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Storage Security

Best Practices in Authentication and Access Control sponsored by Nevis Networks WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper and learn how the right LAN security solution can streamline user authentication for both wired and wireless LANs. Posted: 13 Aug 2007 \| Published: 01 Aug 2007 TOPICS: 802.11 \| Access Control \| Authentication \| Network Authentication Protocols \| Security Best Practices \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| VLAN \| WEP \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Extend Business Reach with a Robust Security Infrastructure sponsored by IBM Software Group WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the advantages of a security management solution designed to deliver integrated, comprehensive solutions across a heterogeneous environment. Posted: 03 Aug 2007 \| Published: 01 Jul 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Identity Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Vulnerability Assessments

Planning a Successful Rollout and Implementation of a Network Access Control (NAC) System sponsored by Forescout Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Are you looking to deploy a NAC solution? Concerned with the deployment challenges? This white paper examines how to minimize network disruption and maintain user productivity while deploying network access control policies. Posted: 23 Mar 2007 \| Published: 01 Jan 2006 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Policies

Best Practices for Deploying LAN Security and NAC sponsored by Nevis Networks WHITE PAPER: Download this paper and discover best practices for planning and deploying a LAN Security solution. Learn about an integrated security strategy that provides reactive protection to identify and filter out malware attacks that infiltrate your network. Posted: 05 Mar 2007 \| Published: 01 Mar 2007 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| LAN \| LAN Switches \| LAN Switching \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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

Lessons Learned: Top Reasons for PCI Audit Failure and How to Avoid Them sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: The drive to protect credit card data is vital, but many companies have yet to implement technologies and processes needed to address Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance. This white paper examines top reasons for PCI failure and how to avoid them. Posted: 21 Nov 2006 \| Published: 01 Jul 2006 TOPICS: Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Credit Cards \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Privacy \| Data Encryption \| Information Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulations \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Support Compliance and Enhance Confidentiality with Secure Email Delivery sponsored by Captaris, Inc. WHITE PAPER: With the heightened concern today about protecting information privacy, preventing fraud and meeting tightened regulatory compliance guidelines, having secure and confirmed delivery options for sensitive information is vital to conducting busin... Posted: 06 Oct 2006 \| Published: 01 Oct 2006 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Compliance Best Practices \| Content Management Systems \| Document Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices

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

7 Types of Hard CISSP Exam Questions and How to Approach Them sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Learn about the seven types of hard questions you are likely to see on the CISSP examination and the best approaches for solving them. Posted: 03 Apr 2006 \| Published: 01 Mar 2006 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Certification for Information Systems Security Professional \| Disaster Recovery \| Information Technology Professionals \| Security \| Security Best Practices