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Wireless Security: The Basics

Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Encryption and authentication are the fundamentals of wireless security - here's your guide.

Network Security: The Basics

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New to network security? Before you get lost in the bits and bytes, Stephen Northcutt of SANS provides a look at the essential concepts.

The Physical Access Control Project Planner

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A well planned access control project provides appropriate protection at a reasonable cost with minimum disruption. And if it's poorly run? Expect cost overruns, permitting delays, and a very, very annoyed workforce. An experienced system designer's guide to avoiding common access control errors.

Protecting the Mobile Workforce

Stacy Collett — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Seven ways to safeguard your company's roaming data from thieves, hackers, viruses and just plain stupidity

Incident Detection, Response, and Forensics: The Basics

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How to build an effective cyberincident detection and response mechanism in your organization.

A Search Engine Optimization Glossary

Scott Berinato — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Search engine optimization (SEO) techniques run the gamut from innocuous word changes to inethical or even illegal attempts to deceive web users. Some key terms in the SEO world.

A Layman's Glossary of Malware Terms

Scott Berinato — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Baffled by bots? Vexed by variants? Some working definitions for the non-technical.

Phishing: The Basics

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Here's how to be on your guard against phishing attacks

Top Security Trends for 2006

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Expert predictions for information security in the coming year

Physical and IT Security Convergence: The Basics

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT

Call it convergence, call it holistic security management. By any name, it's the subject of much talk these days. Here's the definition of convergence and an explanation of the desired payoffs and unexpected pitfalls that can obstruct efforts to merge physical security and cyber security.

New Security Leadership: The Basics

Derek Slater — Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Maintaining the right level of boardroom and employee security awareness is a consequence of leadership. And more effective ideas and tactics are replacing the old, reactive security leadership paradigm. CSO looks at what's Out and what's In.

Intellectual Property Protection: The Basics

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Your company's intellectual property, whether that's patents, trade secrets or just employee know-how, may be more valuable than its physical assets. This primer covers everything from establishing basic policies and procedures to guarding against intellectual property loss or theft.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning: The Basics

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Good business continuity plans will keep your company up and running through interruptions of any kind: power failures, IT system crashes, natural disasters, supply chain problems and more.

The ABCs of Identity Management

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Providing IT managers with tools and technologies for controlling user access to critical information within an organization.