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Outsourcing Security Benefits, Costs, Provider Selection (3 Pages)
by Jim McLendon
Apr 11, 2002
Abstract : It's the middle of the night. A shadowed figure crouches by the window. He retrieves a menacing instrument and begins fiddling with the lock. But the intruder won't get far: the homeowners have contracted a security provider to monitor a tight alarm system-or so they thought...
Benefits of Outsourcing Security
Without effective security, companies risk losing money and customer trust. With good security, companies have the power to maintain stakeholder value, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. Faced with the complexity of providing effective security, many companies are turning to outsourcing.
Measuring The Cost of Such an Outsourcing
Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact of such a decision.
Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider
Guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.
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The Whys and Hows of a Security Vulnerability Assessment ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Aug 9, 2000
Abstract : TEC outlines the reasons for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment done, how a security vulnerability assessment is performed, what can be gained by enlisting the Security Vulnerability Assessment process, and what you should expect to see in a Security Vulnerability Assessment report. After all, the most important reason for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment performed is to enable corrective action. How can you know what to secure if you don't know what is insecure?
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HIPAA-Watch for Security Speeds Up Compliance Part One: Vendor and Product Information ( Pages)
by Laura Taylor
Aug 27, 2004
Abstract : HIPAA-Watch for Security is a tool designed to guide organizations through the risk analysis required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance process (US). Relevant Technologies, a leading security research and advisory firm, evaluated HIPAA-Watch for Security to verify how well it performed in guiding organizations through the HIPAA security risk analysis process.
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Bootcamp for the Pros; Why Ernst & Young Will Lead Security Auditing Standards ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jan 19, 2002
Abstract : Original News & Educational Review Course Summary Ernst & Young, has put together the quintessential course for security engineers looking to improve their ability to protect their organization's website, systems, and network. Dubbed eXtreme Hacking, and carrying a price tag of $5,000 a slot, this course is for anyone but hacks. With an impressive course book that fills a two-inch thick binder, leading Ernst & Young security engineers take you step-by-step through all the ways that bad guys try to subvert your mission critical servers and network configurations. Using dual-bootable NT-Linux laptops, and an accompanying network setup for practicing subversive attacks and exploits, attendees will leave the course with an entire new bag of tools and tricks that help them understand how bad guys identify target IP addresses, collect information about the systems they plan on compromising, and exploit weaknesses without being noticed. The idea is to learn how to figure out what the weaknesses are in your organization's network before the bad guys do.
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Product Review: GFI's LANguard Network Security Scanner ( Pages)
by Brien Posey
Sep 10, 2004
Abstract : Performing patch management is one of the most tedious chores that must be completed by network administrators. While there are many patch management tools available, they can be expensive, have sharp learning curves, or are not deployable across all software platforms. One third party solution, however, GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner, version 5, is an affordable option that can scan the network and deploy patches efficiently while looking for other potential security vulnerabilities.
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Security Risk Assessment and Management in Web Application Security ( Pages)
by Caleb Sima
Jun 6, 2008
Abstract : Corporations are at risk because Web applications and servers make them susceptible to hackers and cyber crooks. However, companies can perform security risk assessments that mitigate risk by applying security risk management policies designed to protect a company’s data.
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Outsourcing Security Part 3: Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider ( Pages)
by Jim McLendon
Apr 11, 2002
Abstract : As the final article in a three-part series on outsourcing security, the following article provides guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.
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Integrated Security: A New Network Approach ( Pages)
by Eric Winsborrow
Dec 9, 2002
Abstract : The challenge is to ensure that the right people gain access and the wrong people do not, making the role of information security even more critical to enabling today’s businesses. An integrated security approach offers the most effective security posture.
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Security Risk Assessment and Management in Web Application Security ( Pages)
by Caleb Sima
Jan 27, 2006
Abstract : Corporations are at risk because Web applications and servers make them susceptible to hackers and cyber crooks. However, companies can perform security risk assessments that mitigate risk by applying security risk management processes that valuate and prioritize IT assets.
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