IT Security

The Power of One

By Steven Duncan · August 2007

Employing a layered security solution from a single vendor enhances synergy among systems

ORGANIZATIONS are under attack, not from competitors, federal regulations or consumer outrage, although those are concerns. But enterprises—and subsequently their client base—have become targets.


Building A Better Toolset

By Bryan Bain · June 2007

Building A Better Toolset

IN the last year, information security researchers have warned black hat activity had shifted from digital vandalism to financially motivated attacks. Once motivated by curiosity or the desire to gain notoriety, attackers are now driven by profit. Today’s most ominous threats are designed to gather financial information.


The Big Picture

By Susan Callahan · June 2007

Employees behavior should be looked at when forming security philosophy

The Big Picture

UNFORTUNATELY, security breaches are not uncommon in today’s world. Internet viruses, data tampering and information theft top the list of nightmares IT departments face worldwide.


Plugging Holes

By Dan Hubbard · April 2007

Leak prevention technology helps stem rising tide of Web criminals

IN the global economy, it’s imperative that organizations are able to provide secure access to information for employees, citizens and suppliers around the world. This presents a monumental challenge considering today’s range of Internet security threats. Attacks are increasingly driven by financial gain—hackers are no longer motivated by notoriety.


No Time to Rest

By Andy Solterbeck · March 2007

Encryption addresses issues of data at rest privacy, compliance and authentication

No Time to Rest

PROVIDING a high level of protection for sensitive information is one of the most significant challenges faced by today’s enterprise network and security engineering groups. The traditional perimeter network security methods — passwords, firewalls and anti-virus — provide important protection, but cannot combat all threats present in today’s enterprise network environments.


New Products

Miscellaneous

Laptop Case

The OtterBox 7030 laptop case offers complete waterproof protection. The case can be used to safeguard slates, tablets, ultra mobile PCs and convertible tablet PCs. The product fits up to 15-inch laptop screens. A nylon file folder mounts to the lid of the laptop case to hold pencils, business cards, pens and files. The case also is dustproof, drop-proof and dirt-proof. High-impact polypropylene construction and shock-absorbing elastomer corner bumpers offer maximum protection.

Miscellaneous

Security Performance Software

ClearPoint Metrics' Security Performance Manager™ V2.0, an integrated software and content management solution, is designed to enable IT and security executives to consistently and reliably measure, monitor and communicate the state, business impact and effectiveness of their IT governance, risk and compliance initiatives. The product provides a complete, automated and cost-effective view of an organization’s security performance through the use of metrics and scorecards. Prebuilt data adapters, metrics and scorecards allow users to quickly and effectively launch and sustain an information security metrics initiative.

Miscellaneous

Software

The Steganos Safe 2007 features the ability to use picture sequences as passwords. The maximum size of each safe is 256 GB. Users can create any number of secure virtual drives where data is safely stored and encrypted. The drives can be accessed directly from within applications, through Windows® Explorer and through any Internet browser.

New Webinar

From the Sandbox to the College Campus

This Webinar will focus on schools and campuses, and how best to step up your facility security.

ID Insurance

Crossing the Chasm: Deterrence to Defeat

In this age of widespread easy access to personal information, identity theft has become the fastest growing and most lucrative crime in America.

Info. Security

Leaving Your Mark

Today’s mobile professionals carry more sensitive information than ever before. A single laptop can contain information that can be valued in the millions, if not billions, of dollars.

New Webinar

UHF Gen 2 RFID Expands Possibilities

When you think about security access and tracking solutions, now you can start thinking differently.

Poll

Which of the following identity management products do you see being the most useful in the security industry?