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Security Audits

ALSO CALLED: Network Security Audits, Auditing (Computer Security), IT Security Audits, Computer Audits, Audits, and Auditing
DEFINITION: A security audit is a systematic evaluation of the security of acompany's information system by measuring how well it conforms to aset of established criteria. A thorough audit typically assesses the security of the system's physical configuration and environment, software, information handling processes,  … 
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Top Five Issues of Mobile Security
sponsored by Intel Corporation
PODCAST: In this podcast learn about what new products are emerging for mobile security, what the greatest risk to mobile security will be in the future, why mobile security matters and more.
Posted: 07 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 07 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  IT Infrastructure | Mobile Device Management | Security Audits | Security Policies | Wireless Security | Wireless Systems
Proactive Security Monitoring with RSA enVision® Platform
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
CASE STUDY: Read this white paper to learn more about the solutions for security monitoring that DTCC evaluated and which met or exceeded their RFP selection criteria.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Best Practices | ERP | ERP Software | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security Audits
Applications, Virtualization, and Devices: Taking Back Control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains why it is important to control unauthorized applications and devices, discusses the different approaches and highlights how integrating this functionality into malware protection is the simplest and cost-effective solution.
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Instant Messaging | Malware | Security Audits | Security Policies | Security Threats | Storage Devices | VoIP
Achieving Compliance in a Virtualized Environment
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The goal of this paper is to present the unique considerations that virtualization presents to regulatory and standards compliance, and then prescriptively describe how to mitigate risks.
Posted: 25 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Compliance Software | HIPAA | HIPAA Compliance | Security Audits | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software
Data Lives
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: This journal article explaings how information flows through business processes in an orderly fashion and that security must flow right along with it.
Posted: 25 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Security Architectures | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Hardware | Security Industry | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Software | Security Spending | Security Standards | Security Systems | Security Threats
How to Be a Know-it-all
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: There may not be a job in corporate America that requires a more diverse skill set than that of a chief information security officer. Read this to become a reall know-it-all.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  CISOs | Security Architectures | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Hardware | Security Industry | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Software | Security Spending | Security Standards | Security Systems | Security Threats
Lockdown
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Shutting down unneeded services, ports and accounts makes Windows Server 2003 tough to beat.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Hackers | IIS | Security Architectures | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Hardware | Security Industry | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Software | Security Spending | Security Standards | Security Systems | Security Threats
Q&A Podcast: Why New Security Threats Require New Solutions
sponsored by Intellitactics
PODCAST: Download this podcast and find out what's top of mind for IT organizations in dealing with threats in today's environment.
Posted: 05 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 05 Mar 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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TOPICS:  Compliance Best Practices | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Software | Security Threats
Identity Aware Networking Solutions for PCI DSS Compliance
sponsored by Applied Identity
WHITE PAPER: This Solution Brief examines how Applied Identity's line of security solutions help organizations meet many of the audit and access control requirements of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance standard.
Posted: 28 Jan 2008 | Published: 25 Jan 2008
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TOPICS:  Authorization | Compliance Audits | Compliance Software | Credit Cards | Data Security | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Information Security | Payment Card Industry | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Risk Management | Security Audits | Security Event Management
Gone in a Flash
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: From USB drives to MP3 players to DVDs, portable storage media are an end user's dream and a security manager's nightmare. We evaluated six device control tools that can help you rest easier.
Posted: 05 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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TOPICS:  Device Control Software | Endpoint Security | Handheld Device Security | Policy Server Software | Security Audits | USB
Notes® Application Security: The Missing Links for an Enterprise Ready System
sponsored by TeamStudio
WHITE PAPER: Application security in Lotus Notes is one of the most challenging issues facing Domino administrators. This white paper will explore the four easy steps to improve Notes application security and make sure your organization meets audit requirements.
Posted: 04 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Oct 2006
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TOPICS:  Application Security | Compliance Audits | Domino | Email Security | Lotus Notes | Patch Management | Security Audits
PowerTech's AS/400 Security Solution Delivers Peace of Mind, Ease of Use for Fortune 500 Broadband Company
sponsored by PowerTech Group
CASE STUDY: The PowerTech products run on the Charter systems that manage all company financials, customer billing and accounts, HR processes and data, and warehouse and purchasing.
Posted: 24 Jul 2006 | Published: 24 Jul 2006
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TOPICS:  Broadband Service Providers | Data Security | Network Security Software | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Security Audits
Web Attacks and How to Defeat Them
sponsored by thawte Inc.
WEBCAST: In this second Web Security School webcast, Mike Cobb, Managing Director of Cobweb Applications Ltd., takes an in-depth look at how Web sites are attacked and what you can do to reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
Posted: 15 Sep 2005 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Hackers | IIS | Internet Security | Intrusion Detection Systems | Network Forensics | Security Audits | Virus Detection Software
Typhon III
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:Typhon III empowers organisations to significantly reduce their digital risk exposures, and effectively manage security concerns.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Application Security | Database Security | Network Security Software | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments
DominoScan II
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:DominoScan II from NGS Software is a detailed assessment application that can help enterprises secure their infrastructures before they are exposed to risk.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Database Security | Lotus Notes | Network Security Software | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security
OraScan
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:OraScan from NGS Software is a detailed auditing application developed to assess the security of Oracle web applications regardless of environment.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Database Security | Network Security Software | Oracle (Product) | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security
NGSSquirrel for Oracle
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:With NGSSquirrel, we've combined our expertise and knowledge to develop and deliver the most powerful vulnerability assessment scanner available for Oracle database servers.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Database Security | Network Security Software | Oracle (Product) | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments
NGSSquirrel for SQL Server
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:NGSSquirrel is an innovative vulnerability assessment tool specifically developed to scan Microsoft SQL Server 7 / 2000.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Database Security | Network Security Software | Security Audits | SQL Server | Vulnerability Assessments
NGSSquirrel for IBM DB2
sponsored by NGS (Next Generation Security) Software Ltd.
DATA SHEET:NGSSquirrel is an innovative vulnerability assessment tool specifically developed to scan IBM DB2. NGSSquirrel allows system administrative staff to quickly and easily discover a range of vulnerabilities on their servers before attackers do.
Posted: 08 Sep 2004 | Published: 01 Sep 2004
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TOPICS:  Database Security | DB2 | Network Security Software | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments
Web Application Security Assessment
sponsored by Paladion Networks
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Paladion's Application Security Assessment service finds weaknesses in your mission-critical applications. It helps organizations understand the vulnerabilities in their applications, which could adversely affect information security.
Posted: 18 Jul 2004 | Published: 01 Jul 2004
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TOPICS:  Penetration Testing | Security Audits | Software Testing | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security
Vulnerability Assessments
sponsored by TraceSecurity
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:Modular Security vulnerability assessment is based on OSSTMM, the most widely used, peer reviewed, comprehensive security testing methodology in existence.
Posted: 11 Jul 2004 | Published: 01 Jul 2004
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TOPICS:  Managed Security Services | Regulatory Compliance | Security Audits | Vulnerability Assessments
Malware Can Be Prevented: SofTrack Helps You Defeat Malware
sponsored by Integrity Software, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:SofTrack installs quickly and simply to provide an effective defensive against malware. How does SofTrack prevent malware? By blocking users from creating and modifying EXE files and by blocking the use of specifically named EXE files.
Posted: 06 Jul 2004 | Published: 01 Jul 2004
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TOPICS:  Security Audits | Software Viruses | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection
Protecting Business Critical Data: Simplifying Security Management and Enforcement
sponsored by ConQwest
WHITE PAPER: eTrust Access Control for Windows NT provides strong protection for today?s requirements while being scalable to grow.
Posted: 03 Dec 2002 | Published: 01 Nov 2002
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TOPICS:  Access Control Software | Authorization | eBusiness Infrastructure | Interoperability | Passwords | Security Architectures | Security Audits | Security Policies | UNIX | Windows NT
 
SECURITY AUDITS DEFINITION (continued): …  and user practices. Security audits are often used to determine regulatory compliance, in the wake of legislation (such as HIPAA, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the California Security Breach Information Act) that specifies how organizations must deal with information.

According to Ira Winkler, president of the Internet Security Advisors Group, security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing are the three main types … 
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