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A Firewall is a piece of hardware and/or software which functions in a networked environment to prevent some communications forbidden by the security policy, analogous to the function of firewalls in building construction. A firewall is also called a Border Protection Device (BPD), or packet filter in BSD contexts. A firewall has the basic task of controlling traffic between different zones of trust.

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Meet PCI Compliance using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
By : TriGeo Network Security Published Date: Aug 27, 2008
Simply deploying a security solution cannot guarantee meeting every Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirement in full. This whitepaper discusses the challenges of PCI compliance and how security information and event management (SIEM) provides the data visibility, log management, end-point security and active response needed to demonstrate and meet each of the 12 PCI compliance requirements.
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TriGeo Network Security
On-Demand Vulnerability Management
By : Qualys Published Date: Aug 08, 2006
Learn how to start your own self-auditing process by setting goals and answering key questions about your infrastructure. This podcast examines what to look for in a self-audition solution, how to use vulnerability management to ease the pain and why your software solution really matters.
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Qualys
There's a Hole in Your Network: Vulnerability Management Is No Mystery
By : Qualys Published Date: Aug 08, 2006
Learn how vulnerability management allows you to keep on top of these problems by identifying an organization's greatest security vulnerabilities and proactively recommending fixes.
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Qualys
UK - Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSx)
By : LogRhythm Published Date: Sep 10, 2008
Get the facts you need to know about how the collection, management and analysis of log data are integral to meeting many GCSx requirements. Read this whitepaper to learn more…
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LogRhythm
How to disappoint your HIPAA auditors and gain the respect of your board of directors
By : CertifiedMail Published Date: Oct 01, 2008
With HIPAA audits now randomized, you must be prepared for them every day. And with state regulations requiring compliance-breach reporting, you must become your own auditor. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the 1996 federal regulation that mandated health-data privacy.

This regulation requires compliance by all insurers and health care providers, including physician’s offices, hospitals, health plans, employers, public health authorities, life insurers, clearinghouses, billing agencies, information systems vendors, service organizations, and universities.

But that’s not all.
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CertifiedMail
Leveraging Automation to Quickly Reveal Vulnerabilities
By : Cenzic Published Date: Nov 30, 2005
With web applications constantly evolving, finding vulnerabilities is a challenging, costly and time-consuming undertaking.  Find out how Cenzic's powerful security solutions help information security teams quickly identify problems, regularly assess web application security strength and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Cenzic
Lock Down Applications for PCI DSS Compliance
By : Secure Computing Published Date: Jan 10, 2008
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requires merchants and transaction processors to protect customer data, and firewalls play a major role in the process.  This paper was written by Matt Sarrello, CISSP, contributing editor at Ziff Davis Enterprise and Michael Steinhart, senior editor at Ziff Davis Enterprise.
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Secure Computing
Maximizing Your Network Security Budget
By : netVigilance Published Date: Nov 23, 2005
Managing network vulnerabilities will be the biggest challenge for C-Level executives in the coming years. Intrusions are more frequent and more malicious, so the security of corporate networks, and therefore the security of the entire corporation are dependent on the ability to quickly identify, prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in the network.
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netVigilance
Malicious Software Defense: Have We Moved Beyond Anti-Virus and Spyware Protection Software?
By : Perimeter Published Date: Jun 07, 2007

With the decrease in the total number of viruses, some have theorized that the need for virus protection is becoming less and less necessary. The purpose of this paper is to help individuals understand the scope of the problem, and specific strategies available to combat this continually changing threat.


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Perimeter
Protecting a Large Distributed School Network from Without and Within
By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Nov 15, 2007
Schools have stringent demands placed on them when it comes to protecting their networks and the students in their care. Learn how this school district got exactly what it needed for complete protection.
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WatchGuard Technologies
Producing Your Network Security Policy
By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Aug 17, 2007
Get sound advice from the network security experts at WatchGuard on how to easily build and maintain a network security policy.

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WatchGuard Technologies
Security Design Principles
By : Nixu Published Date: Oct 18, 2006
This white paper is an overview of the Nixu Security System and the various security principles it encompasses.  Topics discussed include security design, application security, OS hardening, patch management, and more.
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Nixu
Securing Web Applications: The Time Is Now
By : Cenzic Published Date: Jul 01, 2006
Enterprises need to utilize software testing that can automatically review applications for security problems. This document examines the market drivers and technology associated with software security code review products and discusses how Cenzic is addressing this urgent need.

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Cenzic
Selecting the Right Host Intrusion Prevention System: 12 Key Questions to Ask
By : Third Brigade Published Date: May 15, 2007
This white paper identifies twelve critical questions that organizations need to consider when selecting a Host Intrusion Prevention System product. These questions relate to protection, manageability, integration and speed.
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Third Brigade
Solving the Firewall/NAT Traversal Issue of SIP
By : Ingate Systems Published Date: May 03, 2007

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) represents the third wave of Internet usage after SMTP (email) and HTTP (Web). Download this free guide now and learn why all firewalls will need to be SIP capable in order to support the wide-scale deployment of enterprise person-to-person communications.


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Ingate Systems
Secure Remote Vendor Access to the Enterprise Data Center
By : Axeda Corporation Published Date: Sep 05, 2007
Enabling IT equipment vendors to perform remote service on your data centers helps maximize uptime and lower TCO—but at what risk? Dial-up modems and VPNs introduce security vulnerabilities and lack sufficient auditing capabilities—making it virtually impossible to track external access and maintain data center security. Download this white paper to learn how you can manage security risks, lower service-related costs, achieve regulatory and internal compliance, and more.
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Axeda Corporation
Security for the Wireless Network
By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Sep 24, 2007
Wireless is becoming less an option and more of a standard corporate communication strategy.  Learn how to keep to keep it secure with this white paper.

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WatchGuard Technologies
The Positive ROI of Managing Vulnerabilities with Automated Penetration Testing
By : Core Security Published Date: Oct 26, 2005
This paper will demonstrate how real-world case studies reveal a significantly positive ROI, making the purchase decision easily justified. Since IT and security budgets are tight, to justify product acquisitions many organizations undertake an ROI analysis for new software purchases.
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Core Security
The New Threat: Attackers That Target Healthcare Organizations (And what you can do about it)
By : Third Brigade Published Date: Jul 05, 2006
Healthcare organizations are being targeted by financially motivated attackers that steal and sell valuable data, including identities and computing resources. This white paper defines the new threat, and outlines three important steps that providers can take to protect their critical systems.
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Third Brigade
The Book On Malicious Websites
By : Perimeter Published Date: Jun 07, 2007
Before Microsoft released Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), most attackers would compromise a computer system by simply attacking it with known vulnerabilities or "bugs" that could allow the attacker to gain some level of control over the system. Newer attack methods were starting to be seen where the attacker would take advantage of vulnerabilities within the Internet browser itself.
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Perimeter
Top 10 Strategies to Fortify Your IT Infrastructure
By : mindSHIFT Published Date: Nov 13, 2006
Ten straightforward, proactive strategies to optimize your computers, network and systems for their best possible performance -- ensuring that your IT operation doesn't fail.
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mindSHIFT
The Distributed Enterprise: Access and Management of Remote Office IT Infrastructure
By : Raritan Published Date: Oct 11, 2007
While the proliferation of branch and remote offices is a positive sign of company growth, it can be a challenge for IT staffers. While many IT staffers use remote access software to diagnose and repair branch office problems, these tools are only useful if the OS and network are functioning. If the network or OS is down, additional costs in travel, time, and lost business might be incurred.
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Raritan
The Right Tool for the Right Job: An Application Security Tools Report Card
By : Ounce Labs Published Date: Apr 01, 2008
During the 80s, war dialing and phone phreaking were the attacks that garnered all the headlines. In the 90s it was all about web defacement and the ubiquitous email virus. The last seven years have given rise to identity data theft and privacy concerns. For the past twenty years, organizations have focused on protecting the network; but in the last ten years it has become clear that the core threat is not, nor really ever was, access to the network.
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Ounce Labs
Unknown Attacks: A Clear and Growing Danger
By : Secure Computing Published Date: Jun 05, 2006
Unknown attacks are quickly becoming the next great information security challenge for today's organizations. Get up to speed on what these threats really are and learn what security measures are available to keep your network safe from these attacks.
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Secure Computing
Unified Threat Management: How to Stop Spyware, Spam, Viruses, and Other Malicious Attacks
By : WatchGuard Technologies Published Date: Sep 24, 2007
Strong network security is multi-layered security. This white paper shows you how to ensure your network has defenses from all forms of malware.
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WatchGuard Technologies