security standards
The REAL ID Act: Why Real ID Cards Should Be Based on Smart Card Technology
White Paper They are already widely used for secure identification in both the public and private sectors, are based on international standards, can provide all of the features required to meet the security... [14 Nov 2009]
What FIPS and Common Criteria Certifications Mean to SIEM: Understanding the Relevance of Security Standards in the Context of a Security Information Management Systems
White Paper By definition, Security Information & Event Management systems (SIEMs) are used for the collection of events and logs pertaining to sensitive or protected information. A SIEM attempts to collect as much information as... [13 Nov 2009]
Microsoft Online Services Security and Compliance Operational Certification Initiative
White Paper GFS has streamlined the manner in which compliance with relevant security and privacy standards is managed and maintained. These standards are based on government regulations, industry... [13 Nov 2009]
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance
White Paper Credit card organizations like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, recommend that merchants and service providers meet certain minimum standards of security when they store, process and transmit... [13 Nov 2009]
HSPD-12 & FIPS 201 PIV II: How Government Standards Affect Physical Access Control
White Paper In response to HSPD-12, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Division initiated a new program for improving the identification and authentication of Federal... [13 Nov 2009]
A Better Way to Secure Utility IT Infrastructure - NERC Compliance for Bulk Power Systems
White Paper The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Cyber Security Standards (CIP 002 through 009) define reliability requirements to help address these... [13 Nov 2009]
Securing Critical Infrastructures Through Security Information Management
White Paper Several of the critical infrastructure sectors have issued standards or guidelines for configuring and managing the security of Industrial Automation and Control Systems. These include the energy sector,... [13 Nov 2009]
Wireless Devices in Call Centers - Data Theft and Standards/Legal Compliance Risks
White Paper This paper identifies the potential standards and legal violations, as well as the security challenges, of companies that fail to provide surveillance of cellular phones and 802.11 wireless devices in... [13 Nov 2009]
Using Skybox Solutions to Achieve NERC Compliance: Achieve Efficient and Effective NERC Compliance by Automating Many Required Controls and Processes
White Paper These programs are driven by standards that focus on the security of critical infrastructures. To determine the security of an asset connected to a complex network, a clear understanding... [13 Nov 2009]
Protecting Dynamic Data Centers From Latest Threats
White Paper It helps organizations to prevent data breaches and business disruptions, enable compliance with key regulations and standards including PCI, and support operational cost reductions that are necessary in the current... [13 Nov 2009]
Why NIST Certification Is Important to Your Company
White Paper The National Institute of Standards and Technology defines the standard for strong encryption, and provides a rigorous testing process for software vendors. This paper discusses why this is important to Enterprise... [13 Nov 2009]
The Emerging Standards: ISO27004 and BS25999
White Paper This paper is concerned with the role that the emerging ISO27004 and BS25999 standards will have on IT departments; how they can be used to comply with new legislation and provide meaningful data to justify investment,... [13 Nov 2009]
Endpoint Security Considerations for Achieving GLBA Compliance
White Paper The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) of 1999 (P.L.defines guidelines and standards for safeguarding customer information. No one knows exactly how the system will change yet, but one thing is certain: financial institutions... [13 Nov 2009]
Regulatory Compliance at the Database Level: Addressing the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) 1.1 With DbProtect From Application Security, Inc.
White Paper New and increasingly specific regulations and industry standards place pressure on enterprise organizations to safeguard data and prove compliance. By applying the database vulnerability management lifecycle,... [13 Nov 2009]
iAnywhere Mobile Office for iPhone Security Overview
White Paper From a user perspective this may be a great thing, but for corporate IT there are numerous challenges that have to be overcome in order to provide services that meet the strict standards for the protection of sensitive... [13 Nov 2009]
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