This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security. 

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. 

This white paper discusses approaches for enabling greater product agility and efficiency in credit decisions, improving customer retention and attracting a higher number of new consumers. 

<p>Security concerns are the top barrier to cloud computing implementation. This virtual seminar foucses on the various governance, risk, and compliance cocerns that security pros have with transitioning to the cloud. Discover how to evaluate a cloud security provider's controls, key GRC issues in the cloud, and much more.</p> 

Read this paper to learn the many benefits of cloud computing as well as the 10 security concerns that need to be addressed when considering moving critical applications and sensitive data to public and shared cloud environments. 

This document is intended as a technical guide for developers and system administrators that want to understand the precise details of how Oracle® Solaris and Oracle’s Sun x86 systems using Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 and 7500 series can improve your enterprise application solution environment. 

This study from analyst Freeform Dynamics gives guidance on security for organisations considering Software as a service. 

While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them.   

This technical guide underscores the need for certain changes within today's data centers. Discover how you can avoid deploying new hardware to address your top infrastructure pain points and optimize your use of existing equipment instead. 

<div> <div> <p>While SIEM systems are often expensive and complex, they play a vital part in your risk and compliance strategy. This technical guide on SIM explores SIEM technologies today and offers exclusive tips and considerations for your deployment.</p> </div> </div> 

While current technologies and techniques allow for more sophisticated and effective approaches to counterparty risk management than those that fell short in 2008, there are still barriers to successful adoption that will require organizational changes. Read this white paper to learn more. 

This technical white paper covers the vSphere® Storage Appliance (VSA) architecture, deployment of a VSA cluster, and basic monitoring and management.  Discover that VSA is resilient and easy to deploy, while enabling you to use advanced vSphere features like vSphere HA, vMotion®, and vSphere DRS.