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5 BI Project Landmines to Avoid

April 19, 2012 No Comments

The business intelligence (BI) vendor selection process can be long, confusing, and complex. Aspects of any BI solution, such as performance, implementation, and long-term costs, are often discussed at a high level, but the details are often missing until the end stages, when dealing with them can be a much bigger pain. Even when discussed, some details are often over-looked or forgotten until it’s too late. Digging into the details as early as possible is necessary to uncover these late-stage landmines.

Spoofing Server-Server Communication: How You Can Prevent It

April 11, 2012 No Comments

Advances in attacks on network security over the last few years have led to many high-profile compromises of enterprise networks and breaches of data security. A new attack is threatening to expand the potential for attackers to compromise enterprise servers and the critical data on them. Solutions are available, and they will require action by company officers and administrators.

How Extended Validation SSL Brings Confidence to Online Sales and Transactions

April 5, 2012 No Comments

Symantec™ Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates can be a key factor in helping increase customer confidence during online business transactions. More confidence can mean more conversions for customers with EV SSL certificates. Symantec EV SSL turns address bars green in high-security browsers for an extra layer of website security that customers can see and trust.

Choosing the Right Security Solution: Moving Beyond SSL to Establish Trust

April 4, 2012 No Comments

Choosing the right security solution is critical to the success of an online business. Look for trust-based security solutions that deliver protection and consumer peace-of-mind through cutting edge technology and integration with complementary third-party solutions.

Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence: Symantec SSL Certificates Provide a Secure Bridge to Trusted Cloud Hosting Providers

April 4, 2012 No Comments

In this must read white paper, “Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence: VeriSign SSL Certificates Provide a Secure Bridge to Trusted Cloud Hosting Providers”, you will learn about cloud computing, the new opportunities, the new security challenges and how to ensure your data is safe.

Best Practices and Applications of TLS/SSL

April 3, 2012 No Comments

TLS, widely known as SSL, is the standard for secure application network communications both within the enterprise and across the Internet. TLS can help secure your applications by strengthening authentication, encrypting data communications, and ensuring integrity of data in transit.

Beginner’s Guide to SSL Certificates: Making the Best Choice When Considering Your Online Security Options

April 3, 2012 No Comments

SSL stands for “Secure Socket Layer.” It is a technology that establishes a secure session link between the visitor’s web browser and your website so that all communications transmitted through this link are encrypted and are, therefore, secure. SSL is also used for transmitting secure email, secure files, and other forms of information.

The Shortcut Guide to Business Security Measures Using SSL

April 2, 2012 No Comments

The Shortcut Guide to Business Security Measures Using SSL examines current information security threats to business and describes techniques for developing a security management strategy that leverages established best practices.

The Shortcut Guide to Protecting Against Web Application Threats Using SSL

April 2, 2012 No Comments

Businesses face an increasingly complex set of threats to their Web applications—from malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to disgruntled employees and unintentional data leaks.

How SMEs Can Tap into Real-time Business Intelligence

February 16, 2012 No Comments

Real-time business intelligence (BI) delivers information about business as it occurs.

Reducing the Cost and Complexity of Web Vulnerability Management

February 8, 2012 No Comments

Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly refining their attacks and targets; you need agile tools to stay ahead of them. By using automated vulnerability assessments to identify exploitable weaknesses and taking corrective action, you can reduce the risk of hackers finding your site and attacking it.

How SSL Certificates Can Protect Online Business and Maintain Customer Trust

February 8, 2012 No Comments

SSL certificates enable encryption and authentication. These are essential for securing Web applications and protecting customers from eavesdropping, data leaks, and spoofing attacks.

Protecting Against Web Application Threats Using SSL

February 8, 2012 No Comments

Businesses face a double threat from cybercriminals: the loss of information and the loss of customer trust. You do not have to be an IT professional to have an understanding of the risk of data losses and the subsequent fraud and identity theft that can follow.

Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring

February 8, 2012 No Comments

The Gartner’s comprehensive 2011 “Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring (APM)” report evaluates 29 vendors on completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Reduce Your Breach Risk: File Integrity Monitoring for PCI Compliance and Data Security

February 1, 2012 No Comments

This paper discusses the importance of file integrity monitoring (FIM), which facilitates the detection of malware as well as insider threats in identifying data breaches. It also discussed file integrity monitoring as a critical component of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance, and shows how NetIQ addresses both security and compliance challenges through the NET IQ Change Guardian family of products.

Eco-mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy-saving Modes of UPS Operation – created link already

January 27, 2012 No Comments

Many newer UPS systems have an energy-saving operating mode known as “eco-mode” or by some other descriptor. Nevertheless, surveys show that virtually no data centers actually use this mode, because of the known or anticipated side-effects. Unfortunately, the marketing materials for these operating modes do not adequately explain the cost / benefit tradeoffs. This paper shows that eco-mode typically provides a reduction of 2-4% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contra-indicated are also described.

Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms

January 27, 2012 No Comments

Data center professionals can rid themselves of messy racks, sub-standard under floor air distribution, and cable sprawl with a minimum of heartache and expense. Whether the data center mess is created over years of mismanagement or whether the cable-choked data center is inherited, solutions for both quick fixes and longer term evolutionary changes exist. This paper outlines several innovative approaches for dealing with the symptoms of chaos and for eliminating the root causes of disorder.

Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage

January 26, 2012 No Comments

Despite advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of PC and server downtime. Protecting computer systems with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) hardware is part of a total solution, but power management software is also necessary to prevent data corruption after extended power outages. Various software configurations are discussed, and best practices aimed at ensuring uptime are presented.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Optimized Power, Cooling, and Management Maximizes Benefits

January 26, 2012 No Comments

IT virtualization, the engine behind cloud computing, can have significant consequences on the data center physical infrastructure (DCPI). Higher power densities that often result can challenge the cooling capabilities of an existing system. Reduced overall energy consumption that typically results from physical server consolidation may actually worsen the data center’s power usage effectiveness (PUE). Dynamic loads that vary in time and location may heighten the risk of downtime if rack-level power and cooling health are not understood and considered. Finally, the fault-tolerant nature of a highly virtualized environment could raise questions about the level of redundancy required in the physical infrastructure. These particular effects of virtualization are discussed and possible solutions or methods for dealing with them are offered.

Fundamental Principles of Network Security

January 26, 2012 No Comments

Security incidents are rising at an alarming rate every year. As the complexity of the threats increases, so do the security measures required to protect networks. Data center operators, network administrators, and other data center professionals need to comprehend the basics of security in order to safely deploy and manage networks today. This paper covers the fundamentals of secure networking systems, including firewalls, network topology and secure protocols. Best practices are also given that introduce the reader to some of the more critical aspects of securing a network.

Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers

January 26, 2012 No Comments

This paper explains how to quantify the electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption.

Sustainable Compliance: How to Align Compliance, Security and Business Goals

January 25, 2012 1 Comment

This white paper will examine some of the challenges that modern organizations face in their efforts to develop and adapt a compliance program to solve today’s needs and support new requirements in the future.

Address the Insider Threat of Privileged Users

January 25, 2012 No Comments

This white paper is divided into two sections. First it discusses the business issues around insiders, especially IT administrators. Second, it discusses how to reduce or eliminate many of the issues that are described through out the white paper.

The Challenges of Administering Active Directory

January 25, 2012 No Comments

This whitepaper outlines seven common challenges assoctaied with securely administering Active Directory, and provides helpful insight into what NetIQ can do to assist you with these difficulties.

Payment Card Industry X-Ray: File Integrity Monitoring

January 25, 2012 No Comments

To effectively deal with the broad and complex requirements of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security, you need to break the elements apart to provide enhanced clarity. This document deals with file integrity monitoring for PCI, while providing technical guidance to help ensure PCI compliance before your auditor shows up.

Ascending the maturity curve: Effective management of enterprise risk and compliance

January 25, 2012 No Comments

Most organisations have come a long way in managing financial risks, and it is a rare large company that does not have a C-level executive focusing on the overall approach to risk and compliance. That does not mean that risk and compliance are under control; in fact, there are usually varying levels of effectiveness throughout the organisation. Despite recognising the benefits of an integrated approach, few organisations manage risk and compliance activities consistently and efficiently.

Best Practices for an On-Demand CRM Implementation

January 17, 2012 No Comments

Effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is critical to the success of your business, and it takes technology-enabled solutions. But the selection and deployment of a CRM solution often proves to be challenging for organizations with complex processes and unique workplace cultures. And, of course, there are additional aspects to consider when implementing an on-demand solution. These ...

The Alignment-Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution

January 17, 2012 No Comments

Most companies have a well-defined strategy that is intended to align the actions of all individuals, teams, and business units to achieve corporate goals. But when it comes time to execute, they can run into trouble. To close the gap between strategy and execution

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Healthcheck

January 17, 2012 No Comments

Assess your ERM strategy and get recommendations with this FREE tool!

Reduce the Risk of Data Loss and Customer Trust Using SSL

January 12, 2012 No Comments

Businesses face an increasingly complex set of threats to their Web applications—from malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to disgruntled employees and unintentional data leaks.

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