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How to build the right managed security service level agreement
Midmarket companies have little leverage in contractual negotiations with large managed security service providers, and should look toward smaller MSSPs for more flexibility in defining service level agreements. Article | 06 Aug 2009
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Avoid compliance mistakes as you outsource
Providers may be required to be compliant with PCI, but that doesn't liberate merchants from liability in the event of a breach. Article | 06 Jul 2009
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Three portable data storage encryption methods
Mike Chapple looks at three ways to encrypt sensitive data while it's stored on portable media. Tip
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Security mergers and acquisitions strategy: Questions you need to ask
Your security vendor has just been acquired. Learn the questions you need to ask and the answers you need to hear. Tip
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How to choose online data backup services for data protection
SaaS-based data backup cuts costs and management overhead, but you're not outsourcing your security responsibilities. Tip
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How to choose hosted Web security services
Hosted Web security services that analyze Web traffic for malware are an attractive alternative to on-premise Web security gateways. Tip
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Software-as-a-service a good choice for fighting spam
SaaS allows midmarket companies with small IT staffs to offload the workload and expertise needed to fight the flood of spam inundating their email servers. Tip
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Questions to ask when choosing your managed security service provider
Outsourcing security services forces midmarket IT organizations to ask tough questions about a provider's capabilities and business model. Tip
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Writing an SLA: Points to include in an outsourcing contract
Shon Harris outlines the core items to include in a service level agreement (SLA) for an MSSP (managed security services provider). Tip
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What are the risks associated with outsourcing security services?
In this expert Q&A, security management pro Mike Rothman discusses why outsourcing security services could be a bad idea. Tip
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Securosis takes aim at midmarket security needs
Editorial Director Michael S. Mimoso talks with the crew at analyst firm Securosis about how the company's research will target midsized companies. Podcast
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Email security and SaaS for midmarket companies
Learn more about whether an email SaaS provider is right for your company, and how to choose one that offers the features you need. Video
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NAC Basics: Implementation and integration
What is NAC, how can you know if it's right for your business and how can you implement a NAC configuration? In this second video of a two-part series, Joel Snyder explains NAC implementation and integration basics. Video
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Three portable data storage encryption methods
Mike Chapple looks at three ways to encrypt sensitive data while it's stored on portable media. Tip
-
Security mergers and acquisitions strategy: Questions you need to ask
Your security vendor has just been acquired. Learn the questions you need to ask and the answers you need to hear. Tip
-
How to choose online data backup services for data protection
SaaS-based data backup cuts costs and management overhead, but you're not outsourcing your security responsibilities. Tip
-
Securosis takes aim at midmarket security needs
Editorial Director Michael S. Mimoso talks with the crew at analyst firm Securosis about how the company's research will target midsized companies. Podcast
-
Email security and SaaS for midmarket companies
Learn more about whether an email SaaS provider is right for your company, and how to choose one that offers the features you need. Video
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How to choose hosted Web security services
Hosted Web security services that analyze Web traffic for malware are an attractive alternative to on-premise Web security gateways. Tip
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How to build the right managed security service level agreement
Midmarket companies have little leverage in contractual negotiations with large managed security service providers, and should look toward smaller MSSPs for more flexibility in defining service level agreements. Article
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Avoid compliance mistakes as you outsource
Providers may be required to be compliant with PCI, but that doesn't liberate merchants from liability in the event of a breach. Article
-
Software-as-a-service a good choice for fighting spam
SaaS allows midmarket companies with small IT staffs to offload the workload and expertise needed to fight the flood of spam inundating their email servers. Tip
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NAC Basics: Implementation and integration
What is NAC, how can you know if it's right for your business and how can you implement a NAC configuration? In this second video of a two-part series, Joel Snyder explains NAC implementation and integration basics. Video
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About Choosing security services
The use of managed security services is a crucial strategic decision for midmarket IT organizations looking to offload the management of network security or threat management to a third party. Find out what security-related questions you should be asking a service provider, how to formulate the best service-level agreement (SLA) for your organization's needs, and how to evaluate what data and access you should share with a provider.