Assessing and Managing Security Risks

Midmarket IT organizations need a streamlined approach to risk management and risk assessments. Here, you'll learn the strategic side to security, including the basics on risk a... More about Assessing and Managing Security Risks

Recent Definitions

• risk analysis

  - Risk analysis is the process of defining and analyzing the dangers to individuals, businesses, and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-c...

• clean desk policy (CDP)

  - A clean desk policy (CDP) is a corporate directive that specifies how employees should leave their working space when they leave the office. M...

• managed security services (MSS)

  - Managed security services (MSS) is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs.

Highlights

• PCI assessor and CISO: Work together for the best PCI ROC

• Choosing the best security certifications for your career

• A step-by-step SMB IT security risk assessment process

More Assessing and Managing Security Risks Topics

• Audit and compliance planning

• Choosing security services

• End user training and awareness

• Risk assessments and metrics

• Writing and enforcing security policies

Microsoft Windows Security

Most midmarket IT organizations are heavily invested in Windows. Rather than bolt on security, those IT teams must extend the capabilities offered in Windows Server, Windows Vis... More about Microsoft Windows Security

Recent Definitions

• stack overflow

  - A stack overflow is an undesirable condition in which a particular computer program tries to use more memory space than the call stack has available. In pro...

• endpoint security

  - Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards befo...

• Back Orifice

  - Back Orifice is a rootkit program designed to expose the security deficiencies of Microsoft's Windows operating systems. The program's name is inspired by the ...

Highlights

• Windows Phone 7 security: Assessing WP7 security features

• How to use the free Microsoft Security Risk Management Guide

• Securing Windows 7 desktops in 5 quick steps

More Microsoft Windows Security Topics

• Microsoft Windows configuration and patch management

• Microsoft endpoint security management

• Microsoft identity and access management

• Microsoft security integration and centralized management

• Microsoft security threat management

Network Security Strategy and Operations

The security of a midmarket organization's IT network is important to the protection of network infrastructure and resources available over a network. Here you'll learn about in... More about Network Security Strategy and Operations

Recent Definitions

• IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

  - IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing laye...

• intrusion detection (ID)

  - Intrusion detection (ID) is a type of security management system for computers and networks. An ID system gathers and analyzes information fr...

• Snort

  - Snort is an open source network intrusion detection system (NIDS) created by Martin Roesch.

Highlights

• Secure software development lifecycle: An approach for SMBs

• How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?

• Windows Phone 7 security: Assessing WP7 security features

More Network Security Strategy and Operations Topics

• Detecting and preventing network intrusions

• Integrating security into networks

• Managing firewalls

• Network access controls

• Wireless network security management

Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Management

Threat and vulnerability management is crucial to the protection of data stored in servers, desktops, laptops and workstations. Here, midmarket IT organizations will find expert... More about Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Management

Recent Definitions

• SEO poisoning (search poisoning)

  - Search poisoning, also known as search engine poisoning, is an attack involving malicious websites that are designed to show up p...

• endpoint security

  - Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards befo...

• IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

  - IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing laye...

Highlights

• Using open source intelligence software for cybersecurity intelligence

• Secure software development lifecycle: An approach for SMBs

• Learn how to utilize a free spam-filtering service for your SMB

More Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Management Topics

• Antivirus, antispyware management

• Configuration and patch management

• Integrated security appliances and systems

• Security vulnerability management