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How tos on security topics including data protection, information security, physical security and more
Cheap IT Security? The Tools Were There All Along
With the economy flirting with recession, security pros can't afford the security products they were eying a year ago. Fortunately, there are plenty of cheap tools to ensure a solid defense. Some of these tools have been in the arsenal all along, but you never knew it. (Part four in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)
Security and Business: Financial Basics
You need to find and use the right financial metrics to communicate security's value to your company. Here are pros and cons of four: TCO, ROI, EVA and ALE.
How to Fortify Your Connection
Any CSO knows corporate LANs are inherently more secure than public Wi-Fi. She also knows that proprietary or confidential information probably passes over Wi-Fi networks every day. Here are some tips to ensure security in the process.
How To Tell If That USB Download Is Really Worth the Security Risk
A new scoring methodology used by City of London Police helps officers see whether the risks involved with sharing data are worth the benefits.
Risk Assessment Tool: Application for Removable Device Media
An excerpt from the form that the City of London uses to decide whether or not to grant officers permission to download data onto portable media. Could this evaluation criteria work for your organization?
Friday Roundup: How to Do (Almost) Anything
Step-by-step instructions from our archives to help you handle a vast array of security challenges.
MOBILE SECURITY QUICK TIPS
Eight simple ideas for protecting mobile data and devices.
How to Make a Business Case for Identity Management
Sure, a good identity management program is great for security and oftentimes necessary for regulatory compliance--but there are productivity and efficiency benefits as well. Kate Walsh IDs five tips for finding and articulating the business case for IDM.
How to Do Password Resets Right
Ben Rothke on four overlooked security risks in the password reset process (and how to address them).
Red Team Versus Blue Team: How to Run an Effective Simulation
Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Our step by step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure--from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
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