Security pros are engaged in a philosophical debate around information security requirements. Should organizations opt for on-premise security gateways or simply offload web threat management to the cloud? Explore the strengths and weaknesses of on-premise and cloud deployments and which organizations need a hybrid solution. 

In 2011, malnets emerged as the next evolution in the threat landscape. These infrastructures last beyond any one attack, allowing cybercriminals to quickly adapt to new vulnerabilities and repeatedly launch attacks. By exploiting popular places on the Internet, malnets have become very adept at infecting many users with little added investment. 

Single-layer defenses such as firewalls and anti-virus software are not enough against today’s dynamic, evolving threats. View this paper to discover the top 5 malware delivery networks and explore how Blue Coat web security solutions powered by WebPulse can protect networks by providing intelligent, real-time cloud-based web defense. 

<p>With today’s threats, IT environments and compliance risks becoming more dynamic and complex, organizations need to take a more proactive stance to risk and security management. In this resource, gain key insight on how to deploy a strategic security and risk management program that helps mitigate risks before they occur.</p> 

As today’s threats move away from mass attacks to more targeted ones, using a complex range of techniques to penetrate through traditional security measures, organizations must take a more proactive and preventative approach. This paper explores how integrity control plays a key role in defending networks with application and change control.   

This resource explores best practices and considerations for an effective change management strategy that will minimize risk to your organization. 

With the profitability of exploiting information systems, coupled with the emergence of crimeware and services; fraud has grown from a criminal activity into an industry. This paper examines the industrialization of fraud and how organizations must respond with a comprehensive strategy that integrates intelligence with multiple security controls. 

With the growing complexity of DMBS environments, malicious threats and compliance mandates, organizations often struggle to effectively safeguard their databases. In this brief demo, learn how you can protect your sensitive data in distributed DBMS environments with a holistic approach to data security and compliance. 

As concerns of database security escalate, regulatory pressures increase and vendor capabilities expand, database activity monitoring is evolving beyond its original concept to a more advanced class of technologies Gartner identifies as database audit and protection (DAP) tools. View this resource to explore DAP technologies. 

Major security breaches on Sony, RSA and increased hactivist activity in 2011 has brought a heighted awareness to the new era of threats. This report highlights some of the biggest risks organisations face today, providing a comprehensive view of the vulnerability threat landscape to help prioritise mitigation strategies. 

The Global Threat Report offers a monthly overview of the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today, offering informative articles, security tips, viral online resources, expert advice and opinions from ESET researchers, and the essential Top Ten Threats lists. Access now to learn how you can stay informed. 

<p>In our expert research brief, discover why the experts believe the key to successful, effective information governance begins with communication and cooperation between IT and business leaders. Gain insight into key findings from our 2012 information governance survey of 233 IT, compliance and records management professionals.</p>