This paper describes the risks posed by the Downadup worm and how Shavlik is uniquely suited to help customers respond quickly. Read this brief paper to learn how Shavlik makes it easy for users to do targeted installation of solutions that automate and control patch and configuration management processes while minimizing operational impact. 

Traditional framework solutions are expensive and tough to implement; are difficult to use, maintain and customize; and often impractical for network engineers in mid- to large-sized organizations. Network engineers need affordable, scalable network management solutions that provide immediate visibility into performance of the entire network. 

Enabling Network Centric Operations through the provision of inclusive, adaptive information networks in harsh and rapidly changing situations. 

An intelligent information network infrastructure can go a long way toward helping SMBs contain costs. This paper examines five ways SMBs can make their network work for them. 

In this month’s issue we provide our 5th annual Readers’ Choice Awards for the best security products in the market. We’ve talked with over 1,500 Information Security readers to find what their favorite products are and why. Read through to see which ones take the gold. 

This month’s Information Security cover story explores the practical ways you can avoid mishaps by building on the technical specifications of compliance requirements like PCI DSS. Learn to focus your efforts on not only satisfying these compliance mandates, but also create a robust, comprehensive information security program at the same time. 

This document takes a look at several aspects of data protection and HIPAA compliance and explains how a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution can help IT professionals discover sensitive data at rest, monitor traffic in real time, and capture events for after-the-fact investigations. 

This Information Security IT Decision Checklist explores key business and technical areas you should consider before selecting a security information and event management system. Also included in this guide is a list of SIMs and log management vendors to help in your decision process. 

This report from the Corporate Executive Board, based on extensive research with Chief Information Security Officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012. 

Data Loss Prevention is designed to protect information assets with minimal interference in business processes. It provides new insights into how information is used, and enforces protective controls to prevent unwanted incidents. Read on to learn how DLP can reduce risk, improve data management practices, and even lower certain compliance costs. 

This paper outlines the specs and details of an option that encompasses server, storage, networking and software resources. Read on to learn how these deeply integrated resources can be deployed in hours rather than days, how its optimized configurations can accelerate purchases and time to value, and so much more. 

Desktop virtualization offers businesses a powerful solution for today’s information security needs. Inside, discover the top demands driving desktop virtualization adoption. 

Explore security information management (SIM) systems' capabilities for real-time security, learn why the definition of "real-time" may need altering, and uncover the factors preventing SIMs from attaining real-time status.