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SIEM systems streamline compliance processes, offer security benefits

Ian Kilpatrick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:39 EST

SIEM systems can be an extremely useful tool to any IT department, not just those needing to adhere to compliance requirements. This tip offers an introduction on how SIEM systems work to improve overall security posture, while also addressing compliance processes.

How to set your baseline with host integrity monitoring software

Mike Chapple — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:39 EST

Once you have malware detection, IDS and network firewalls in place, it may be time to try another valuable troubleshooting tool: host integrity monitoring software.

Protecting enterprise networks from new mobile application downloads

Sandra Kay Miller — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:21:25 EST

Thanks to the proliferation of mobile application download sites, enterprise users now have a nearly unlimited number of third-party apps installed on their handhelds. Sandra Kay Miller explains how administrators can keep their networks safe while still allowing employees to use their devices.

First step in forensics: Create a bootable Windows environment CD

Tom Chmielarski — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:21:25 EST

A bootable, clean operating system may come in handy when you need a secure environment to run AV or diagnose a system.

How to choose online data backup services for data protection

Neil Roiter — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:21:25 EST

SaaS-based data backup cuts costs and management overhead, but you're not outsourcing your security responsibilities.

College learns lessons in choosing the right NAC appliance

Ron Condon — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:47:45 EST

After deciding to open up the wireless network to students, Tim Hanks of Stroud College realized he would need to install a NAC appliance to make sure the network stayed secure. Find out what he chose and why he chose his particular NAC appliance.

How to maintain network control plane security

Joel Snyder — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:10:57 EST

Use access control lists and secure configurations to maintain the security of your organization's network control plane.

How to prevent memory dump attacks

Michael Cobb — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Because databases are often encrypted, some attackers have switched to memory dump attacks. Michael Cobb explains how to protect your unencrypted transactions.

Understand role-based access control in Microsoft Exchange 2010

Neil Roiter — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:53:49 EST

Role-based access control in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 enforces the principle of least privilege, and allows companies to delegate email management efficiently.

Best practices for (small) botnets

SearchSecurity.co.UK — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:07:50 EST

Your enterprise might have a strategy to deal with a large-scale botnet attack, but how would you deal with a micro-botnet that knows how to bypass antivirus and firewalls? Get botnet help with this expert advice.