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How to Use Network Behavior Analysis Tools

Bob Violino — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Network behavior analysis tools can help tune operations as well as improve security. Here are five tips for getting the job done.

Data Center Security Tools to Not Overlook

Rick Cook — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Endpoint technologies and virtualization software get a lot of ink these days, but here's a quick look at five other key security areas addressed by data-center tools.

Role Management Software: Making it Work for You

Mary Brandel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Role management software enables the creation and lifecycle management of enterprise job roles

How to Evaluate BC/DR Consultants

Stacy Collett — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Five questions to help weed out the posers from the real deal. Plus: a checklist of topics a BC/DR consultant should know.

How to Evaluate and Use Enterprise Instant Messaging Security Tools

Mary Brandel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As popular as instant messaging has become, most enterprises have neither policy nor technology in place for securing IM. Here's expert advice for getting the message.

NAC: Now? Or Never?

Stacy Collett — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New tech gadgets and a highly mobile workforce have raised the security stakes for corporate networks. Network Access Control to the rescue? Perhaps, but experts debate the value and users face a confusing morass of options.

Rules of Evidence - Digital Forensics Tools

Mary Brandel — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Searching for clues? Here's how to investigate and use digital forensics and e-discovery tools.

A Buyers' Guide to IP Surveillance Cameras

Mary Brandel — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

IP network-based surveillance cameras offer enticing possibilities. But do you want full or partial IP? How much bandwidth? We'll walk you through the entire process.

Identity Management: Implementation Dos and Dont's

Mary Brandel — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Just getting started on an IDM roll-out? Some pointers from people who've been there, done that.

How to Evaluate (and Use) Web Application Security Scanners

Mary Brandel — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Specialized application penetration testing tools and services can help keep websites from serving as a front door for hackers and malware

Five Steps to Evaluating Business Continuity Services

Stacy Collett — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

A do-it-yourself approach to business continuity has its advantages but isnt right for everyone.

Identity Management: Critical Components

Mary Brandel — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Identity management can start small, but full-blown IDM projects comprise many different pieces. Here's the break-down.

Data Loss Prevention Dos and Don'ts

Mary Brandel — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

When Jack in accounting tries to e-mail customer records to his home PC—or perhaps copy the data to a USB drive—data loss prevention (DLP) software can warn Jack and/or stop the action.

Gartner's Data Loss Prevention Vendor List

Mary Brandel — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Gartner lists the following DLP vendors

Five Evaluation Criteria for Data Loss Prevention Tools

Mary Brandel — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Gartner's considerations for narrowing down DLP products