This white paper analyzes incidences of data loss from the past, especially ones associated with data centers and explores key findings, offering practical statistics that you can leverage to assist your data center security efforts. 

Typically, the IT operations team's main focus is on maximizing availability and performance of servers. And many times they ignore the need for security, assuming that added security software will affect performance, leaving servers completely vulnerable. This brief explores the need for IT operations teams to address security and risk management. 

Companies today must protect their data centres against a variety of security risks. This white paper underscores the importance of patch management and provides key tips to help you streamline this process and strengthen security. 

<p>Learn how your organization can take advantage of next-generation firewalls. This resource provides clarity on this popular security solution so you can determine which features are right for your needs.</p> 

While the cloud introduces many opportunities, managing security in this dynamic environment can be a challenge. Watch this brief video to learn about new cloud-based technologies that can minimize risks and ensure your infrastructure and sensitive data remains protected. 

<p>Transitioning to the cloud can introduce many security risks and data privacy challenges. This white paper provides key insights on how to evaluate cloud technology vendors so you can maximize your security in your new environment. Review a series of questions asked to nine cloud vendors and uncover what they reveal about current offerings.</p> 

This resource explores end-to-end cyber security solutions to help you control threats while also allowing you to operate efficiently in the cyber domain. 

With an increased demand for dynamic computing accessibility, pressure on your infrastructure is mounting. Fortunately, desktop virtualization provides a method for meeting these demands. Learn about workshifting, a new approach to end-user computing resulting from the advantages of desktop virtualization. 

Citrix Systems has implemented an information security strategy and business continuity plan - on the foundation of desktop virtualization - that incorporates technology and best practices designed to mitigate risk while supporting business agility and growth. View now to join a Citrix security insider to explore the benefits. 

Check out this white paper for best practices on how to best prep yourself for the audit process - learn how to create a backup and recovery plan that includes the right audit and accountability features, discover four keys to help you on the path to compliance and more. 

Applied Oracle Security (Oracle Press, 2010) is the definitive guide to safeguarding Oracle Database 11g written by the security experts in Oracle’s National Security Group. This complementary chapter on auditing covers how to audit database activity efficiently, improve security, address regulatory requirements, and automate compliance reporting. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to private cloud. It also contains our RSA conference coverage of the latest IT security trends and the future for Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative. And we discuss the role of apprenticeships in encouraging more young people to work in IT.