Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. 

The Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud is designed for maximum performance and reliability. Read this white paper to learn how most applications will experience a significant performance improvement if you choose to leverage this system. 

This white paper explains how a business rule management system (BRMS) can make business process automation easier to understand, maintain and manage. 

This essential resource explores the various Data Center Transformation workshops offered by HP. Discover today’s top trends for a data center transformation, improvements, and expansion and explore proven ways to transform your data center efficiently and cost-effectively. 

DBAs are tasked with trying to supercharge the performance of their databases while minimizing extra costs. This expert e-guide from SearchOracle.com explains in-depth the required software and hardware that can eventually determine database performance. Also gain a holistic approach to infrastructure and database improvements. 

Managing backup and recovery in today's environment is a multi-dimensional challenge with both near and long term business requirements. This paper explains 5 topics to think about as you design your long-term data retention plans. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to data security by looking at the changing role of the IT security chief. We also examine why flexible working is proving so slow to roll out and we talk to the UK's air traffic control operator about its ambitious desktop virtualisation project. 

In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels"). 

Blue Coat needed to improve its test automation practices with tools & solutions that automate test cases during the development phase, increase test coverage, & identify changes that are not easily identified from build to build. Read why Blue Coat selected FanfareSVT test automation software to work seamlessly within its existing infrastructure. 

Fraud and theft are constant threats to any organization. This paper defines how human resources and security departments can print intelligent ID cards to identify employees, visitors and patrons, and manage access to facilities, equipment, and services through a range of “intelligent” access card technologies. 

Using modern-day Agile techniques such as automation and cloud hosting solutions, today’s IT leaders have opportunities to reap better returns on their ALM investments. In this issue, experts will share source code control system automation strategies, hosting options for code repositories and trends in requirements management tools. 

This paper discusses how to defend against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and strengthen your security controls. A DDoS attack involves flooding a server with traffic until it becomes overloaded and can no longer function.