White Papers

Vulnerability Management 101: What's a Risk?

Category: Security

Tags: information security

Overview As financial organizations delve into the increasingly-regulated world of information security, they often confront many terms that seem indistinguishable. What is the difference between a risk, a threat, a vulnerability and an exploit? Which product or solution can be employed to address my institution's information security and compliance needs?

This paper provides some clarity on the first question - namely what kinds of risks should a financial institution be concerned with. In the process, it should help to offer an answer to the second question, one of aligning concerns with solutions.

Download White Paper

By downloading you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These include information regarding use of your personal data.

Publisher
Perimeter eSecurity
File Format
PDF
Date Published
Mar 18, 2009
Format
White Papers
Topics
Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Standards, Security Tools, Best Practices, Security Management

Similiar White Papers

Gartner Report: Understanding the Nine Protection Styles of Host-Based Intrusion Prevention

Gartner Report: Understanding the Nine Protection Styles of Host-Based Intrusion Prevention

This report by Neil MacDonald takes a look at the technologies available today for intrusion prevention. "The time for a

Publisher: Sana Security  |  Tags: antivirus, firewall

X-Force®Threat Insight Quarterly Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) ? Find out what the threats and challenges are for anyone deploying VoIP

X-Force®Threat Insight Quarterly Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) ? Find out what the threats and challenges are for anyone deploying VoIP

The X-Force Threat Insight Quarterly (Threat IQ) highlights the most significant threats and challenges facing security

Publisher: Internet Security Systems  |  Tags: homeland security, security flaws, voip

An independent report by ICSA Labs on the performance of ISS' VoIP-enabled Intrusion Prevention devices

An independent report by ICSA Labs on the performance of ISS' VoIP-enabled Intrusion Prevention devices

This technical product evaluation is focused on the ISS VoIP-enabled Intrusion Prevention devices. These are built to su

Publisher: Internet Security Systems  |  Tags: voip

Jargon, jargon, jargon. Find out what the IT industries acronyms really mean

Jargon, jargon, jargon. Find out what the IT industries acronyms really mean

ISS provide you with a simple glossary of major VoIP terms. What do they really mean, when can they be used? Make yourse

Publisher: Internet Security Systems  |  Tags: voip

IT's New Role: Defining and Managing Risk

IT's New Role: Defining and Managing Risk

This article explores how a Security Risk Management (SRM) approach can protect your company from the most severe threat

Publisher: McAfee  |  Tags: srm

Perimeter eSecurity White Papers

Intrusion Defense: Lessons learned from medieval times. Is your Castle Protected?

Intrusion Defense: Lessons learned from medieval times. Is your Castle Protected?

During medieval times layered security was necessary to protect the castle and its inhabitants -- such as the use of woo

Publisher: Perimeter eSecurity  |  Tags: data

Identity Protection Services: Security Solutions for Financial Institutions

Identity Protection Services: Security Solutions for Financial Institutions

Perimeter offers an industry leading suite of identity protection services that include anti-phishing and pharming servi

Publisher: Perimeter eSecurity

Red Flags Rule: The FTC Regulation and Solutions to Prevent Identity Theft

Red Flags Rule: The FTC Regulation and Solutions to Prevent Identity Theft

The Red Flags Rule was developed pursuant to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003. Under the Rul

Publisher: Perimeter eSecurity  |  Tags: ftc

Simplifying Network Security With a Single Source Provider

Simplifying Network Security With a Single Source Provider

Many service providers began sprouting up in the late 90's and earlier this decade. Those with solid business plans, exp

Publisher: Perimeter eSecurity

Will Facebook Get You Hired or Fired?

Will Facebook Get You Hired or Fired?

Phishing is a common method cyber criminals use to lure individuals into giving up their personal information. Spear phi

Publisher: Perimeter eSecurity  |  Tags: cyber criminals, phishing, social networking, union