This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking. 

IBM can help your federal agency implement a holistic strategy that improves overall security posture and readiness. Read this white paper to learn about the IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) strategic approach to cybersecurity and gain a clearer understanding of the latest FISMA legislation and compliance mandates. 

Businesses are looking to make technology investments to prepare for growth but remain cautious with the economic recovery uncertain. Businesses need to define a business case for their technology investments and build a framework to measure ROI. This paper describes a 7-step process that will help build the business case for an ERP investment. 

This paper provides you with insight into the seven key reasons why internal networks are migrating towards an identity and role based infrastructure to provide a more effective and cost efficient method for securing critical business assets. 

The SharePoint 2010 developer evaluation guide describes the SharePoint 2010 developer platform, including walkthroughs of some of the new capabilities for developers. 

This paper examines the complex data security and privacy threat landscape; compliance and regulatory requirements; and, the IBM InfoSphere portfolio of integrated solutions designed to help you stay focused on meeting your organization’s business goals, achieving compliance and reducing risk. 

This document explains how SenSage advantage meets key compliance requirements in PCI, HIPAA, SOX, NISPOM, FISMA, DCID and more. 

This white paper will provide you with the information you need to purchase an Event and Log Management soutions. This paper outlines both the upside and downside to using both these services sepearte and together. 

Discover how your services portfolio stands to profit handsomely by providing backup and disaster recovery (DR) managed services to your clients. 

Increased difficulty in protecting data has heightened the need for organizations to simplify compliance and reduce costs by replacing manual, resource-intensive audit processes with automated controls for all their enterprise applications. Read this data sheet to learn how Guardium 7 addresses the entire database security and compliance lifecycle. 

In this exclusive white paper from Oracle, read how Oracle’s Strategy-to-Success management framework provides that critical framework context. 

In today's economic climate, it is more important than ever for a company to achieve faster, more accurate financial closing and reporting.  Check out this white paper to learn about common targets for improving financial close, and get tips for how your business could optimize its financial processes. 

The new Role-Based Access Control utilities enforce entitlements down to the data and device level. The ability to effectively provision and audit these fine-grained controls across diverse technology domains is still a challenge. Read this transcript for practical guidance on how to implement a unified policy management infrastructure for RBAC.