WHITE PAPER - This paper looks at some common regulations (SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, Basel II, and NERC) and presents the argument for in-the-cloud authentication as the most advantageous response to access control related requirements. It also presents a practical solution for complying with these regulations.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Published: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Basel II | Cloud Computing | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | HIPAA | Identity Management Software | Regulatory Compliance | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines a sound, process-based approach to protecting the critical privileged accounts found in most applications, databases, and infrastructure devices throughout the enterprise. This approach integrates features like automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  AAA | Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Password Management | Password Management Software | Security | Security Policies

EGUIDE - This guide describes seven typical mistakes of IT security compliance and how you can use these lessons to help your organization achieve its compliance goals.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Software | Data Security | IT Asset Management | IT Management | Malware | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software

EZINE - Having some issues with SharePoint? It happens. This issue describes some of SharePoint's most common problems and provides the fixes to solve them. Also in this issue, get some pointers on how to manage external data access as part of your governance plan, and weigh the pros and cons of SharePoint social computing.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Collaborative Applications Software | Data Governance | Microsoft Office | Remote Access Protocols | Remote Access Security | Social Computing | Social Networking | Web 2.0 | Wikis

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and BMC, you will discover how to best maintain your mainframe infrastructure in light of the current economic climate. Explore the biggest challenges encountered by mainframe users today and gain insight into the distinct vulnerabilities and risks associated with mainframes.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Authentication | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | DB2 | Mainframe Operating Systems | Mainframe Server Hardware | Software Migration

WHITE PAPER - Online communities, social networks, and global sharing of rich media are just a few of the new beyond-traditional extranet technologies being adopted today. This paper shows how to implement greater security for new social media enabled extranets, and how in-the-cloud services combined with mobile credentials enable two-factor authentication.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Cloud Computing | Extranets | Identity Management | Internet Security | Security | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - This paper shows how to implement greater security for data and applications using two-factor authentication. It demonstrates how a cloud-based solution for two-factor authentication delivers a high level of security with minimal user impact and protects against unauthorized access. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Cloud Computing | Floppy Disks | Identity Management | Security | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - This tech brief presents eight recommendations to help you proactively address the difficulties of access control in a Microsoft-centric environment, and avoid the common pitfalls, risks and costs.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Active Directory | Authentication | Authorization | Database Security | File Server Software | Identity Management | IT Management | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management

TECHNICAL ARTICLE - Microsoft Active Directory has always proven ideal in providing secure access of users to all systems in an enterprise using the Windows platform. Unfortunately, by itself, AD can't provide the same level of security, compliance, and scalability to Unix, Linux, and Java systems. Quest Software can bridge that gap.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Active Directory | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Java | Linux | Open Source | Operating Systems | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | SSO | UNIX | Windows

WHITE PAPER - In today's enterprise, IT managers are faced with the growing challenge of keeping track of multiple passwords and system identities. In this document, we'll discuss how Quest approaches enterprise single sign-on and a unique solution that addresses nearly all facets of the challenges.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | IT Management | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Password Management Software | Security Software | SSO

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - The new Role-Based Access Control utilities enforce entitlements down to the data and device level. The ability to effectively provision and audit these fine-grained controls across diverse technology domains is still a challenge. Read this transcript for practical guidance on how to implement a unified policy management infrastructure for RBAC.
Posted: September 30, 2009 | Published: September 30, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Rights | Audit Trails | Authentication | Authorization | Security Policies

PODCAST - Learn how organizations like yours are leveraging identity management solutions and designing implementations to accelerate their time to value and achieve their security, compliance and IT cost savings goals today.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Premiered: September 29, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Compliance Best Practices | Help Desk Management | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Oracle (Product) | Password Authentication Protocol | Regulatory Compliance | Security

WHITE PAPER - Is securing the Call Center possible without impacting the customer experience? This paper discusses the advantages and benefits of using knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to bolster Call Center security over other solutions.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Call Center Management | Call Centers | Customer Data Management | Customer Privacy | Endpoint Security | Identity Management | Identity Theft | Personal Information Management Software

WEBCAST - Authentication technologies have struggled to keep pace with organizational needs including cost reduction, support for multiple user types and support for high-risk applications over the Internet. View this webcast to gain insight on current authentication technologies and explore guidelines to help you pick the right authentication technology.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Premiered: September 30, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Biometric Devices | Identity Management | Passwords | Security Tokens | Smart Cards

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - Interact and learn, virtually, at Quest Connect '09. With 67 webcasts in three session halls, we're bringing content that directly benefits the way you do business - right to your desk.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Active Directory | Authentication | Identity Management | Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Office | Server Provisioning | Social Networking | SQL Server | Training and Educational Services | Webcasts