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• vulnerability assessment (vulnerability analysis)

  A vulnerability assessment is the process of defining, identifying, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications and network infrastructures and providing the organization doing the assessment with the necessary ... Continue Reading

• endpoint security (endpoint security management)

  Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards before network access is granted. Continue Reading

• IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

  IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing layer of network communication. Continue Reading

• risk analysis

  Risk analysis is the process of defining and analyzing the dangers to individuals, businesses, and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse events... (Continued) Continue Reading

• Inside Ryder Truck Rental's PCI compliance project

  In 2007, Julio Gonzalez, director of IT, GRC and network operations at Ryder Truck Rental, kicked off a PCI project aimed at addressing any credit card exposures. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • vulnerability assessment (vulnerability analysis)
  • endpoint security (endpoint security management)
  • IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)
  • risk analysis

  • clean desk policy (CDP)
  • zombie computer (zombie bot)
  • script kiddy (or script kiddie)
  • email virus

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• clean desk policy (CDP)

  A clean desk policy (CDP) is a corporate directive that specifies how employees should leave their working space when they leave the office. Most CDPs require employees to clear their desks of all papers at the end of the day.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Must-have compliance technologies

  A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Trent Henry in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Compliance School.Continue Reading

• Fact or fiction: Building upon existing compliance infrastructure

  In a fast-paced "fact or fiction" format, Burton Group's Trent Henry will discuss the must-have compliance technologies and how an organization can piggy-back existing infrastructure to satisfy the regulators.Continue Reading

• Five key challenges in managing identities

  This podcast will synthesize the high-level security challenges of ID and access management into a 10-minute discussion.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Intrusion defense in the era of Windows Vista

  A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Peter H. Gregory in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Intrusion Defense School.Continue Reading

• More or less: Browser security reloaded

  This podcast will explore the various security merits of current browsers and give tips on how to decide which is right for your organization.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Securing your first remote office

  A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert David Strom in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Integration of Networking and Security School.Continue Reading

• Real-world best practices for securing remote offices

  Preparation is important when securing a remote office or branch office, but there's nothing like the skills and experience gained from actually undergoing the experience.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Building an identity and access management architecture

  Find out how much you've learned about building an identity and access management architecture in Identity and Access Management Security School.Continue Reading