VIDEO - The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Premiered: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Malware | Phishing | Security | Security Policies | Security Threats | Social Networking | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management | Web Application Security

EGUIDE - Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Risk Management | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

EGUIDE - This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management | Windows | Windows Security

EGUIDE - In this Pocket E-Guide, you will find insight into the causes of persistent Windows server security risks. Learn how a lack of standards adoption, delegation, and coordination among security teams can lead to compliance gaps and security breaches, and why a lack of cohesive priorities within a team can create significant Windows vulnerabilities.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Server Management | Vulnerability Management | Windows Security | Windows Server 2003 | Windows Server Software

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this presentation transcript. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection – especially around mission-critical applications and databases.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: November 12, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Database Security | Information Security | Risk Assessment | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

ESSENTIAL GUIDE - Check out this expert eBook and get expert advice that can help your company successfully improve its threat management posture.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: March 19, 2009


Topics:  Firewall Appliances | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Policies | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Risk Management | Security Event Management | Security Managers | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Network Security | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

EGUIDE - In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security | Security Audits | Security Threats | Systems Maintenance | Systems Testing | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

PRESENTATION - This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an overview of some common web 2.0 security threats and how to deal with them. The presentation covers the evolution of threats, how web 2.0 is changing them, what vulnerabilities to focus on, and how to reduce risk. Download the slides to learn more.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

EGUIDE - This expert E-Guide offers an in-depth look at the security of cloud computing. Discover a risk versus benefits comparison, learn why it may be difficult to satisfy compliance auditors if security controls are obscured, and see why cloud vendors aren’t very concerned with security.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: October 28, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Distributed Computing | Distributed Data Management | Grid Computing | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Spending | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper introduces actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business and operational perspective and discusses how security leadership from IBM can help enable their success.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: March 6, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Business Management | Business Processes | CRM | Risk Management | Security Management | Security Threats | SOA | Vulnerability Management

PODCAST - This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Premiered: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Change Management | Configuration Management | Cost Benefit Analysis | Information Security | Network Security | Patch Management | Security | Security Management | Strategic Planning | Vulnerability Management

EBOOK - Read this chapter for an exploration of best practices and topics to consider in security spending by framing them around four stages of IT management: assessing, designing, deploying, and monitoring/managing.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: June 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Risk Management | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management