Information Security magazine's February
issue examines the security of your organization's stored data and
how imperative it is that backup tapes be encrypted. Taking that a
step further, in this technical tip, expert W. Curtis Preston
explains the importance of securing backup servers. Click through
for six steps to beating backup server hacks.
Achieving Compliance: A Real-World
Roadmap
Are you proficient with the myriad global security and privacy
regulations? Security officers must be well versed in governance
and compliance, especially as enterprises do business across
borders. These four downloads are important resources for your
organization's compliance efforts.
>>Download thesecompliance resources.
Don't let trends dictate your network security
strategy
Once you've digested our six steps to choosing an IPS, check out
this bit of advice from SearchSecurity.com expert Mike Chapple.
Mike cautions your security officers not to get caught up in trends
away from host-based IPS. Mike dispels some myths about HIPS,
including the belief that they're difficult to manage and
monitor.
>>ReadDon't let trends dictate your network
security strategy
The Architectural Model
Dig deep into the architecture weeds and download this
architectural model prepared by security luminary Fred Cohen. This
model explains the control architecture, which includes structural
mechanisms that obtain security objectives through access control,
functional units, perimeters, authorization, change control, and
lower surety non-architectural units.
>>ReviewThe Architectural Model
Information Security announces finalists for
2007 Readers' Choice awards
Information Security magazine asked its readers to rate the
security products used and deployed within their organizations.
More than 1,500 readers weighed in on more than 340 products. Rated
by your peers, here are the top 5 finalists in 15 categories. The
winners will be published in the April issue of Information
Security.
>>Learn about the2007 Readers' Choice finalists
PING with Josh Seeger
Josh Seeger, CIO of Tribune Broadcasting, a unit of the Tribune
Company, talks exclusively about lessons learned when faced with
the complex task of meeting the PCIDSS requirements. He also
explains that while compliance can be burdensome, it can also serve
as a window into your network's security posture.
>>Read the interview
withJosh Seeger