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Data Security
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ALSO CALLED: Data Protection, Data-security, Data Theft, and Secure Data
DEFINITION: Ransomware is a type of malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A ransomware program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected
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The Windows Manager's Guide to iSCSI SANs - Chapter 2 - Gearing up for SANs on a SQL Server
| sponsored by Dell, Inc.
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Using iSCSI SANs on a SQL Server can improve performance, reduce infrastructure costs and facilitate system scalability, read this eBook and get details on how to configure an iSCSI SAN for optimal SQL Server performance and growth.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Jun 2008
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Countdown: Tips for effective end-user security education programs
| sponsored by FireEye
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Check out this expert podcast and get tips for creating a successful end-user security education program to help make employees a vital part of your company's defense strategy.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008
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Crimeware: The calm before the storm
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Check out this expert videocast and learn more about recognizing the early signs of attack surveillance and find out what you can do to keep your company's confidential data off the Web.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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The ROI and TCO Benefits of Data Deduplication for Data Protection in the Enterprise
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Deduplication storage is quickly becoming the standard for disk-based backup and nearline storage use in enterprise data centers across many industries.
Posted: 26 Aug 2008 | Published: 26 Aug 2008
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Why Database Archiving Should Be Part of Your Enterprise DBMS Strategy
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This thought leadership paper by Forrester highlights that database archiving needs to advance from simply selecting and moving data into an archive to encompass specialised archive repositories that reduce storage footprints while ensuring data integr...
Posted: 25 Aug 2008 | Published: 25 Aug 2008
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E-Guide - Implementing Effective Encryption Tools: Challenges & Best Practices
| sponsored by CREDANT Technologies
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE:
Check out this expert E-Guide and learn about the importance of implementing encryption strategies for removable media devices and get tips for overcoming the challenges of deploying this technology.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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Expert Ebook: Mastering PCI
| sponsored by Information Security Magazine, Sponsored by: Breach, Cisco, Fiberlink, Rapid7, Sentrigo, Solidcore, Thawte, Tripwire, and Utimac
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This eBook gives expert advice on successfully achieving PCI compliance, by selecting the right auditor and implementing new requirements into your company's IT infrastructure. Read this book and learn how to master PCI compliance.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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The PCI DSS IT Leadership Report, Latest Findings from the PCI Knowledge Base
| sponsored by Configuresoft, Inc.
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According to the latest PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) numbers reported by Visa, the percentage of large merchants that met PCI DSS compliance more than doubled over the last eight months.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 14 Aug 2008
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Video: Backup Express Novell Support Solves Data Protection Challenges for Toll Brothers.
| sponsored by Syncsort
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An operating system migration might complicate backup and recovery if you are not cautious. This white paper offers guidelines to assess whether your business-critical data and applications are protected and available during a migration project.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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PCI DSS Solutions: Automated, Continuous Compliance
| sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
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This white paper describes the 6 main groups of the PCI DSS security standard and the requirements for each.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 13 Aug 2008
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DATA SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … program, or a compromised or malicious Web site. Data kidnapping is not new, but has in the past usually targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm. In March 2006, ransomware known as Crypzip or Zippo circulated to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program also received an e-mail demanding $300, to be paid by electronic …
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