The SANS Industry Analyst team conducted its first major survey on the Log Management Industry in the spring of 2005. Since then, year-after-year results have shown a growth in the number of companies that are maintaining and using log data.

Organisations are being audited to meet with the PCI DSS, which is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures.

Sophos Email Security and Control proactively blocks inbound and outbound threats with unrivaled effectiveness and simplicity, delivering high-capacity, high-availability gateway and groupware security.

Implementing security policy often seems to involve a compromise between improving security and satisfying the business objectives of controlling costs and improving efficiency.

This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use current investments in IT security technologies at the gateway and endpoint, and describes where new investment should realistically be made.

This paper addresses the complex implications and interactions of Web 2.0, the malware that exploits it, and the challenges this poses to traditional security solutions.

How do organizations harness the considerable benefits made available by the existence of social networking websites, without incurring considerable risks to productivity, security and legality of operations?

In this paper, Gartner will discuss the improtance of extending web application security processes and contols to web 2.0 solutions prior to the develpment of application.

This guide is a quick introduction to the main Web 2.0 applications, their uses and their risks. Think of it as the first word in a dialogue that we hope will improve the security of every enterprise, whether or not they choose to use this technology.

Is it possbile to to build a lead free enterprise? The question is answered by describing 15 of the most common mistakes of web and email security, and the associated risks and solutions. A Gartner research note on "Understanding Data Leakage".

This white paper will review the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule, which has an impact on a company's information infrastructure and the security means used therein.

This white paper will review the requirements of GLBA and FACTA (Security Guidelines), which impact a company's information infrastructure and the security means used therein.

For most organisations, the volume of sensitive data in electronic format means an ever increasing challenge in meeting the requirements of the combined code. This white paper explores the codes impact on IT infrastructure and the security within.

Log analysis is one for the great overlooked aspects of operational computer security. This report explores the hidden information that can help CIO's

Log Management is increasing in importance for regulatory compliance and overall enterprise availability monitoring and security. Ten questions you should ask Security Event Management vendors about the differences between comprehensive Log Management and more narrowly focused Security Management.

This paper explores the use of log and identity management systems for enabling user activity monitoring to improve security and ease regulatory compliance efforts, and increase the operational efficiency of the IT environment.

This white paper discusses the challenges organizations face in complying with PCI and how effective LMI can simplify the compliance process while helping to improve enterprise security. It gives suggestions on how to prepare for a PCI audit and improve your chances of achieving on-going compliance.

What Payment channel is right for their business ? The problem is that sometimes what appears “simple” is at best woefully inadequate, at worst painfully non-compliant. But how do inexperienced retailers get online and start accepting payments quickly?

A short, clear and concise guide that will introduce you to everything you need to know about Online Payment Security Standards and protecting your business.

The biggest threat to online retail is the Card Not Present (CNP)
transactions that underpin the online shopping world. This coffee break read will challenge you to examine how safe your business is from credit card fraud.