This report represents the summary findings of our thirteenth annual survey of challenges impacting sales performance today. 

While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them. 

Over time, the information security/risk management profession has developed a variety of methods for assessing risk within an organization. 

<p>How mature are your security processes? Try out this brief assessment tool that explores six categories including threat and vulnerability management, data and information protection, security training and assure awareness and more. Then, view and compare your scores with other organizations and uncover best practices for improvement.</p> 

To capitalize on the benefits of Windows 7, you must make sure your computing environment is ready for the upgrade. Dell's Windows 7 Readiness Assessment is designed to identify application compatibility, hardware compatibility and migration readiness and to provide the recommendations needed to help make your transition to Windows 7 smooth. 

Effectively addressing the new HIPAA privacy and security rules introduced in the HITECH Act requires an assessment of your organization’s biggest vulnerabilities as well as the deployment of the right technology to reduce the risk of data loss. Inside this expert resource, gain insight on current healthcare security topics. 

For every area of your datacenter, Sun Professional Services has created a tailored assessment service. 

This whitepaper outlines a five step process that enterprises can apply to their third-party application portfolio to gain visibility into their security state and make informed purchase, integration, deployment and maintenance decisions. 

Database security is the last line of defense, so it deserves greater focus on the protection of private data from both internal and external attacks than IT pros have traditionally given it. Read this paper to learn what steps you can take to improve database security in your organization. 

<p>Join Chris Eng, VP of Security Research and one of the 30 contributing authors of the SANS Top 25, as he discusses the Top 5 most prevalent application vulnerabilities, impact of attacks on your application and your customers, methods to identify, track and remediate these vulnerabilities and more.</p> 

As more people cross more borders – physically and virtually – the need to implement a reliable human identity system for proper verification becomes crucial. Read on to see how IBM dissuades credential abuse while helping customs, border management and law enforcement organizations ensure the safety and security of citizens and workers.