Upcoming webinars

Protecting company information: Why, How and What if?

Date: Thursday 4th September 2008, 3pm UK time
Duration: 60 minutes

The need to protect your company information has never been higher. A constant flurry of data breaches, where important company information has been stolen, lost or compromised, are regularly made the headlines ... more details

Past webinars

Energising your security for the Web 2.0 experience

On demand

Companies of all sizes have spent the last few years learning how to deal with a variety of inbound malicious content that includes viruses, trojans, spyware and spam... more details

Social networking sites: the pros, the cons and the solutions

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As witnessed by a recent Nielsen Online report, Facebook has now joined the elite amongst Web sites in generating a billion user minutes a month. More than anything, this confirms industry thinking that these and other social networking sites offer significant business-to-business and business-to-consumer advantages... more details

Securely tapping into the business benefits of Web 2.0 technology

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Social networking sites have gone from zero to hero in the new business development stakes in a relatively short space of time. As a result, a growing number of companies are tapping into the B2B and B2C business benefits that these and other Web 2.0 services bring to the table. But where does IT security fit into the Web 2.0 framework? ... more details

Automating the convergence of security and compliance

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With the Sarbanes-Oxley Act coming up for its fifth anniversary in the US this summer, and the provisions of the Companies Act (2006) coming into force in the UK this October, regulatory compliance is now a hot topic in many boardrooms. Against this backdrop, proving compliance against regulatory and corporate IT policies has become a necessary - if sometimes daunting - task that often places a drain on scarce company resources. ... more details

IT Security threats are changing. Is your business ready to weather this change?

On demand

As your business increases its reliance on the Web, email and mobile computing, it also increases its exposure to computer security threats. It's been two decades since the first viruses hit an early, but unsuspecting, computer user base. Since then the scope of malware and hacker attacks has changed beyond anything anyone could have predicted. Current anti-virus solutions based on pattern files are simply not enough these days to keep your business safe... more details

Future Trends in Encryption Usage

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The world of encryption is changing, largely thanks to the fact that the traditional network perimeter security model is being replaced in many companies with an open and flexible network, with distributed computing at its heart. As a result, a growing number of companies are opting for full-disk encryption, rather than taking a simple file/folder approach. End-user devices, meanwhile, also require high levels of encryption so the optimum... more details

Web application security in the software quality management lifecycle

VIDEO WEBINAR
On demand

Software Quality Management strategies have been focusing on lifecycle approaches to reliability and performance improvements to limit business risk in production operations. Recently serious security exposures have in some cases put companies out of business. Most security breaches occur at the application layer, yet few IT experts are truly aware of the importance of Web application security in this context... more details

IP business communications security under the microscope

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Modern business communications has moved far beyond the humble telephone, fax and email triumvirate of a decade ago. Today's go-ahead businesses are making extensive use of Instant Messaging, Presence, Web conferencing/whiteboarding plus social networking services - and that's just for starters. All this interaction is great for business and, in many cases, allows sales and service staff on the road to stay fully in contact with their colleagues and customers alike... more details

The Role of Identity Management Technologies in Meeting Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Requirements

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The role that identity management technologies play within meeting GRC (governance, risk and compliance) requirements is becoming increasingly important, in the light of rapidly evolving legislation appearing in a growing number of countries worldwide. Managers at all levels are seeking cost effective ways to adhere to GRC requirements... more details

Breaking down the security barriers - how organisations can achieve security controls and compliance by tackling the issues that really matter

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How can IT security practitioners break through organizational silos, removing the stigma associated with security controls and compliance projects, and enabling security across the organization... more details

Enterprise Data Protection

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Enterprise data protection has moved on immensely since the days of firewall-protected servers with Novell Netware and anti-virus software guarding the IT resource of a decade ago. Today's enterprises now have a complex tapestry of wired and wireless networked resources, overlaid with mobile workers and authorised third parties accessing the company systems via a variety of data channels... more details

Shining a Spotlight on MPLS Security Issues

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The adoption of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) services has increased significantly in recent years. Whilst the benefits of using MPLS-based networks are obvious - reduced congestion due to added flow path control, easier creation of VPN tunnels, improved QoS and reduced network complexity - there are also several network security pitfalls to consider..... more details

Internal Threats to Your Data. From erring employees to malicious infiltrators - How do you protect against the unknown?

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Previously, database attacks were most often associated with external hackers, who searched for vulnerabilities in an organisation’s database and, often using SQL injection, would steal data for malicious use. Recent media coverage has highlighted the worrying increase in the number of security breaches that occur when employees steal confidential data... more details

Next Generation Web Threats: Is it all about Web 2.0 or are there More Threats Lurking?

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Much has been made of the IT security threats that Web 2.0 and, in particular, social networking sites such as Bebo, Facebook and MySpace pose company IT resources of all sizes. The risks of opening IP sessions to these sites stem from the fact that there is no definitive method of working out how a malicious Web site differs from a legitimate one... more details

Unified Communications: A Pandora's box of business benefits, but what are the real security risks involved?

On Demand

Unified Communications in the shape of on-demand online conferencing, digital voice services, instant messaging and 'presence' services are changing the way we all do business. You can now truly remain in contact whilst in, around and out of your office, enjoying all of the desktop facilities on a mobile, a PDA or a laptop. You are no longer tied to your desk...more details

How NetFlow Can Improve Network Security and Traffic Analysis

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Never has it been more critical for network and security managers to gain deep insight into the traffic flowing throughout their network. Whether the issue is difficulty diagnosing the source of network problems, demonstrating compliance with increased regulator demands, or identifying more stealthy, targeted attacks, organisations can improve network and security coverage by leveraging NetFlow from their existing network infrastructure.... more details

Threat Prevention 2.0: Unified Protection & Control

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Today's IT security model is broken. In the ongoing battle to defend against malicious attacks, industry studies and surveys continue to reveal a sobering fact: Although more than 99% of companies deploy anti-virus technology, about 60% still suffer from malware infection... more details

Web Application Security: Don't Be Another Headline!

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It seems almost daily that a new web application security breach is reported in the news, and the numbers of unsuspecting individuals affected by these attacks is staggering. Don't become a front page headline. As the importance of defending organizations from attack increases, IT security teams must look for ways to scale web application security testing... more details

Managing keys: Taking control of enterprise-wide encryption

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Management of encryption keys from a variety of applications is increasingly important for organisations, both for practical and for legal/regulatory reasons. A legacy of multiple key systems within organisations could lead to severe problems retrieving keys in years to come, risking the effective loss of vital data .... more details

Ready, Set, Unify: Maximize UC Productivity & Collaboration without Compromising Security or Compliance

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Unified communications (UC) promises to transform business the same way e-mail did in the 1990s' streamlining communications, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs like never before. But integrating communication and collaboration into a single platform also promises to fundamentally change the way companies secure their infrastructure ..... more details

Demonstrating the Top 10 Web Application Hack Attacks

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While developers labour to build next-generation applications, hackers have evolved and are working to create new and sophisticated techniques to break through current security measures and snatch valuable data found within Web applications..... more details

Securing Your Enterprise Through Network Visibility

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Are your network security defences up to the job? Networks face increasing threats both from inside the organisation and from the Internet. Conventional perimeter defences can miss insider threats, as well as zero-day attacks. Another approach is needed..... view recording

New Security Breaches Necessitate Wider Adoption of Data Encryption Strategies

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The need to protect data is paramount for companies today, as recent data breaches in the UK have shown how damaging it can be for organisations if they are not careful handling either an employee’s personal information, or a customer’s account and credit card numbers. Well known high street brands such as Marks and Spencer ..... more details