The Big Shift to Cloud-Based Security

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As a mid-sized or smaller organization, there is a lure of feeling safety in obscurity. The truth is your company doesn't have to be a giant global corporation to be in the cross hairs of an attack. Automated exploits of common vulnerabilities can equally sweep up victims on any Internet-facing network. As for targeted attacks, smaller companies are often hit first precisely because cybercriminals know these organizations have weak security – and may be a stepping stone to connected business partners or a large parent company. The good news is you don't need to hire a crew of security experts to effectively manage IT risks and comply with security and privacy regulations. This guide explains how SMBs can use cloud-based security to protect their network and ensure compliance without breaking the bank. Request Free!

Banking IT Systems Management: Challenges and Solutions

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Banking systems need to be readily available and productive, yet secure and protected from data-breach. The risks of irregular maintenance and non-compliance of IT and security policies can cost the organization much in terms of fines, lost opportunities and a damaged reputation. With such a serious and complex challenge, employing an efficient and comprehensive solution is paramount to minimize risk and instill confidence in the organization's ability to fulfill on its compliance requirements. Download this white paper to learn: The most common IT systems management challenges facing banks today, and how to solve them How to maintain systems without effecting user productivity How to audit your systems in minutes, rather than months Request Free!

Cryptography For Dummies - eBook (usually $22.99) FREE for a limited time!

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Cryptography is the most effective way to achieve data security and is essential to e-commerce activities such as online shopping, stock trading, and banking Discusses specific technologies that incorporate cryptography in their design, such as authentication methods, wireless encryption, e-commerce, and smart cards Based entirely on real-world issues and situations, the material provides instructions for already available technologies that readers can put to work immediately Expert author Chey Cobb is retired from the NRO, where she held a Top Secret security clearance, instructed employees of the CIA and NSA on computer security and helped develop the computer security policies used by all U.S. intelligence agencies Request Free!