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October 2008

Security 7 Award winners tackle important information security issues
The 2008 Security 7 Award winners have their say on information sharing, perimeter security, relationships, convergence, strategy, history and progress.

Encryption no longer an optional technology
by Brien Posey
DATA PROTECTION Unravel the ins and outs of how your organization should deploy encryption.

September 2008

Companies Finding a Place for Maturing NAC Projects
by David Strom
Four case studies examine how network access control (NAC) projects are faring in the enterprise, and how they're helping with device discovery and policy enforcement, but remediation remains a challenge.

Security of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Improves over Previous Versions
by James C. Foster
New protections in SQL Server 2008 include granular data security features such as encryption, key management and meta data security enhancements. There is also increaded flexibility in role-based permissions that tighten database controls.

Mix of Frameworks and GRC Satisfy Compliance Overlaps
by Michael S. Mimoso
Three organizations reveal how they use a combination of frameworks such as COBIT or ISO 27001 along with GRC tools satisfy overlapping industry and federal regulatory demands.

July 2008

How to be a Know-it-all
INTRODUCTION The essentials every chief information security officer must master.

Avoiding Audit Trouble: Getting PCI Compliant
by Diana Kelley
Get compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance (PCI DSS) with solutions and tips from auditors and audit survivors.

Secure Configuration of Windows XP Desktops
by Brien Posey
DESKTOP SECURITY 5 steps to properly configure desktop security.

Server Hardening Ensures Better Security
by Sandra Kay Miller
SERVER HARDENING Shutting down unneeded services, ports and accounts makes Windows Server 2003 tough to beat.

Data Lifecycle Security Essentials
by Ernie Hayden
DATA PROTECTION Information flows through business processes in an orderly fashion; security must flow right along with it.

Information Security and Business Integration
by Ravila Helen White
INTEGRATION Security professionals can rely on the same models and frameworks used by traditional business to earn a seat at the table.

June 2008

Five Server Virtualization Security Do's and Don'ts
by Thomas Ptacek
Avoid server virtualization security bad practices with these dos and don'ts. Get info on virtualization products, segmentation, implementation, avoiding malware, and staging, deploying and patching virtual machines, segmentation and implementation.

GRC Tools Help Manage Regulations
by Diana Kelley & Ed Moyle
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE We look at three GRC products and the distinct ways these tools can help organizations navigate the complicated regulatory game.

Security Awareness Training Essential Part of Infosec Program
by Marcia Savage
AWARENESS TRAINING Nothing circumvents pricey defense-in-depth faster than people; educating workers about security is essential.

Spam Blockers Losing Ground on Sophisticated Attackers
by Mike Rothman
SPAM Spam hasn't been "solved"; in fact, the scourge has grown worse as attackers continually trump countermeasures and refine their focus on high-value targets.

May 2008

7 Security Questions to Ask Your SaaS Provider
by Heather Clancy
Outsourcing software as a service (SaaS) puts control over an organization's applications in the hands of others. Learn what questions to ask your provider, how to define security policies, how to understand how service providers handle security and ensure enforcement of policies.

Identity Management Suites Enable Integration, Interoperability
by Joel Dubin
IDENTITY MANAGEMENT Feature-rich product suites are putting a face on integration and interoperability.

5 Steps Toward Effective Change Management
by Dave Shackleford
CHANGE MANAGEMENT Poor change control can send your organization's security tumbling.

April 2008

Readers' Choice Awards
by Information Security / SearchSecurity.com Staff
Information Security magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards honor security software, services and products of the year in several areas: antimalware, application, email and mobile security, network access control, firewalls, remote access, firewalls, SIMs, UTM, vulnerability management, wireless, IDS/IPS, and Web gateways.

Web security gateways keep Web-based malware at bay
by Michael Cobb
Web Security Gateways - A new breed of integrated technology takes Web-based malware off the menu.

March 2008

Security Learning its Role in E-Discovery
by Trent Henry
Security teams are learning their crucial role in processing e-discovery requests.

Comparative Product Review: Six Web Application Firewalls
by Sandra Kay Miller
No longer can security managers focus only on perimeter and host security. The application has become the prime target for hackers. We review six leading Web application firewalls from Barracuda, Bee Ware, Breach Security, Citrix, F5 and Imperva that help deliver your critical apps securely.

Case Study: Company Deploys Full-Disk Encryption on All Laptops
by Bill Brenner
One billion-dollar company isn't taking chances with data stored on its laptops. It deployed full disk encryption on every machine, an increasingly popular security strategy.

February 2008

Examine Security of Windows Server 2008
by Beth Quinlan
MARKET WATCH Unwrap Windows Server 2008, the first server revision under Trustworthy Computing. Microsoft promises it is secure by design, default and deployment.

Data Loss Prevention Tools Offer Insight into Where Data Lives
by Rich Mogull
DLP tools help mitigate incidents and aid with data discovery.

Survey: Security Pros Identify Priorities for 2008
by Marcia Savage
Security professionals prioritize mobility and security, identity and access management, protecting data and intellectual property and vulnerability management.

January 2008

Blow Out the Candles
by Michael S. Mimoso
Information Security magazine turns 10 years old, maturing right alongside the security industry.

Reflections
A Dynamic Decade | News of the Day | Trustworthy Finally? | Crystal Ball

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