White Papers
Security white papers; strategies and best practices for IT and security.
Database Activity Monitoring Is Evolving
Source: IBM
In this report, Gartner writes that "Database audit and protection (DAP) represents an evolutionary advance in database activity monitoring tools." DAP suites provide comprehensive, cross-platform support in heterogeneous database environments to protect sensitive data from inappropriate use. Organizations are increasingly concerned with optimizing database security and mitigating risks associated with database vulnerabilities. And, the need to meet compliance requirements is pressuring organizations to adopt more aggressive and expansive data controls. Read the analyst report and learn how you can leverage the core capabilities of a DAP solution for better database security.
Protecting Against Database Attacks and Insider Threats: Top 5 Scenarios
Source: IBM
Data security presents a multi-dimensional challenge in today's complex IT environment. Multiple access paths and permission levels have resulted in a broad array of security threats and vulnerabilities. Traditional "fortress approaches" such as firewalls and IDS/IPS systems are no longer sufficient to defend against attackers who can easily bypass perimeter defenses. These security measures can't differentiate or prevent unauthorized traffic that appears to be legitimate. We invite you to read this new eBook: "Protecting against database attacks and insider threats" to learn the top five scenarios and essential best practices for preventing database attacks and insider threats.
Thinking Outside The Data Warehouse
Source: IBM
This high level, business problem focused eBook uses 5 customer scenarios to show how people and organizations are tackling real issues using IBM solutions. It is 20 pages, fully interactive and covers IBM's overall Warehousing portfolio of offerings, inclusive of:
- IBM Smart Analytics System
- IBM Netezza family of appliances
- InfoSphere Warehouse 9.7.3
- Informix Time Series
- InfoSphere Warehouse Packs & Industry Models
Establishing a Strategy for Database Security is No Longer Optional
Source: IBM
As databases continue to grow in size, complexity and importance, enterprises struggle to identify the most appropriate controls regarding their use and misuse. The most effective database security implementations will leverage controls across administrative, preventive and detective controls. The report identifies best practices, including: Implementing database activity monitoring to mitigate the high levels of risk from database vulnerabilities, and address audit findings in areas such as database segregation of duties and change management; using data security measures, such as data masking and data encryption; and monitoring privileged-user access and access to critical data.
Using BD for Smarter Decision Making
Source: IBM
This paper, by Colin White, BI research, looks at new developments in business analytics and discusses the benefits analyzing big data bring to the business. It also examines different types of big data workloads and offers suggestions on how to optimize systems to handle different workloads and integrate them into a single infrastructure for making smarter and faster business decisions.
Best Practices for Active Directory Administration
Source: Quest Software
Most businesses rely on the stability and power of Linux or Unix in their data centers. But these venerable platforms also create compliance and security challenges. In this Quest white paper, learn to get the most from your Linux or Unix environment, while keeping your data safe and secure. Read it today.
Solving Active Directory's Security Challenges
Source: Quest Software
As your business grows, so do the Active Directory security challenges for your IT department. In this Quest white paper, see how a third-party solution delivers high IT service levels while ensuring your Active Directory environment is safe, secure and affordable. Read it today.
Source: FireEye
When it comes to advanced targeted attacks, is your organization really as protected as you think? The short answer is: probably not. Advanced targeted attacks are more sophisticated than ever before. This paper explores why they have been so effective, and how you can protect your data and intellectual property against the changing threat landscape.
Reduce Email Archives up to 60%
Are you considering implementing a proactive archiving and eDiscovery solutions? This paper summarizes 15 separate soft cost savings when implementing Symantec Enterprise Vault and the Clearwell eDiscovery Platform.
Aberdeen Report: To Patch, or Not to Patch? (Not If, But How)
The report explores the correlation between the current use of patch management and the level of endpoint-related risk that companies are effectively accepting.
