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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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What’s New in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 21, 2000 Abstract : SQL Server 2000, the next major release of SQL Server 7, is Microsoft’s SQL 7 release of its database both re-architected and re-written. Microsoft has high hopes for the latest version in a market that was worth $8 Billion in 1999, an 18% increase over 1998. What remains to be seen is whether it will attract customers not already using SQL Server.
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Server Appliances - 'Caching' In on Internet's Growth (8 Pages)
by R. Krause
Mar 1, 2000 Abstract : 'Server Appliances' are a relatively new, fast-growing segment within the Server market. These systems are designed to perform one or two functions very well, without the overhead of a general-purpose server.
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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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IBM Announces Netfinity 4000R Super-Thin Server ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Sep 10, 1999 Abstract : IBM to ship its 4000R server, a thin server targeted at ISPs and ASPs. The 4000R sets a new standard for CPU density, fitting two Pentium IIIs in a one-rack-unit (1U) high enclosure, and will be priced at $3,000 to $4,000.
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Fenestrae Offers WAP Support for Mobile Data Server ( Pages)
by P. Hayes
Jul 6, 2000 Abstract : Mobile Data Server 2.0 (MDS) allows access via WAP to a company’s Intranet, Microsoft Back Office databases, such as SQL Server in addition to Microsoft Exchange Integration for messaging.
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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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Microsoft Eats its Own Dog Food With SQL Server 2000 ( Pages)
by M. Reed
May 12, 2000 Abstract : Microsoft announced that they are running 20 critical internal systems, including their worldwide sales data warehouse, on SQL Server 2000. In the vendor world, this is referred to as “eating your own dog food”. As is the case with all software vendors lately, Microsoft is pushing e-commerce on the Web and support for XML. SQL Server beta release 2 is available immediately.
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