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Beyond privacy policies: Practical privacy for websites and mobile apps
Posting a privacy policy is not enough. Here's practical advice for privacy on websites and mobile apps. Feature
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BSIMM4 measures and advances secure application development
The fourth iteration of the Building Security In Maturity Model project is a tool you can use as a measuring stick for software security initiatives. Feature
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Security channel tutorials
SearchSecurityChannel.com's tutorials walk readers step by step though the process of selecting and managing security technologies as a service in the channel. These tutorials are full of useful tips and strategies for assessing a customer’s system n... Tutorial
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Security in cloud computing: Risks, remedies and priorities
Solution providers face the task of securing cloud computing projects, and they often lack comprehensive work papers to help them along the way. To help you along the way, here's a collection of original SearchSecurityChannel.com content that highlig... Learning Guide
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Web application firewall security guide: Stop vulnerabilities, threats
This Web application firewall security mini guide offers a deeper look at how Web application firewalls work, how they can help protect your customers' environments, assist corporations in achieving compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Secu... Learning Guide
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Data protection services guide: A resource for solution providers
Data protection is a major concern for any customer company, regardless of what vertical they're in or the size of their company. This data protection guide will get solution providers prepared to work with customers on data protection. Learning Guide
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Channel Explained: Email security
With email being the primary form of communication in most businesses, the importance of email security cannot be overlooked. In this Channel Explained piece, you'll learn how to deploy this technology, how to test it and finally what the future hold... Channel Explained
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Channel Checklist: Windows Vista security
While more secure than XP, Windows Vista still has security vulnerabilities. Learn how to address these vulnerabilities by securing Windows Vista upon deployment. Checklist
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Network firewall vendors
Before deciding on a network firewall vendor, check out this Partner Program Directory. Use these checklists to compare partner programs of network firewall vendors. Partner Program Directory
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NGX R65 Operational Changes
This chapter excerpt will provide a handy reference to users of Check Point's NGX R65 security software. Book Excerpt
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New skills for the QA tester: Scripting, security
Software quality assurance is gaining respect as a profession -- but do QA testers have the scripting and security skills the role now requires? Quality Time | 17 May 2013
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News | 03 Jan 2012
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Microsoft cloud partner wins award for access management solution
At WPC 2011, Microsoft recognizes Omada for its access management solution, which works as an add-on to secure Microsoft’s cloud platform. News | 13 Jul 2011
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Customers in no rush to buy virtualization security products, services
More customers are implementing virtualization, but are opportunities increasing around virtualization security products? Observers say not just yet. News | 12 May 2011
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Stable PCI compliance standard to have little effect on opportunities
The PCI DSS will not be changed for the next three years. Will security solution providers see a drop-off in PCI opportunities during this time? News | 14 Mar 2011
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Is Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 a good fit for your customer?
Microsoft FEP 2010 is now available for email filtering and antimalware protection of Windows PCs. It's the right choice in some situations, but consider alternatives too. Article | 04 Jan 2011
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Visa issues payment application security best practices for integrators, resellers
New guidance helps avoid configuration issues, improve secure software development and help merchants securely install payment system software. Article | 26 Aug 2010
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Websense 'downloadable' DLP may expand data loss prevention market
Some partners see Websense's recent launch of DLP for Download as a way of simplifying a complex technology that midmarket organizations frequently hold back on. Article | 14 Jul 2010
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Q&A: CloudAudit targets automated risk assessment, management
CloudAudit, launched in January 2010, brings together cloud computing providers, integrators and consultants in an effort to create a common interface and namespace. The volunteer initiative aims to help with an Interview | 06 Apr 2010
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Partner Engage 2009: VARs dish on DLP implementation and the cloud
Data leakage prevention (DLP) implementation is front of mind for VARs both nationally and internationally. Most VARs, however, are not as jazzed about the cloud computing model, and are slow to adopt the new trend. Article | 11 Nov 2009
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Exchange 2013 anti-malware protection: Will you need anything else?
Trusting native Exchange 2013 anti-malware protection to protect your environment is an option, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best one. Tip
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Five common Web application vulnerabilities and how to avoid them
Expert Michael Cobb details the five most common Web application vulnerabilities and provides methods to help enterprises to secure them. Tip
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SQL Server meets database application security
Make sure your SQL Server is secure by studying these general guidelines for secure database applications from SQL Server expert Roman Rehak. Tip
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NoSQL security: Do NoSQL database security features stack up to RDBMS?
With NoSQL databases increasingly being used to tackle big data challenges, expert Michael Cobb examines NoSQL security in comparison to RDBMS. Tip
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NoSQL security: Do NoSQL database security features stack up to RDBMS?
With NoSQL databases increasingly being used to tackle big data challenges, expert Michael Cobb examines NoSQL security in comparison to RDBMS. Tip
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Using DMARC to improve DKIM and SPF email antispam effectiveness
DMARC aids the DKIM and SPF protocols that help keep spam out and let legitimate emails in. David Jacobs explains how. Tip
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Regulatory compliance requirements for security solutions providers
Customers aren’t the only firms that need to comply with regulations. In many cases, solution providers need to be compliant, too. Tip
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CSP security: Penetration testing public cloud service providers
Pen testing is vital for customers who entrust their applications to a cloud. Dave Shackleford explains how to test public cloud service providers. Tip
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Deploy network forensics tools and services for incident response
For incident response, solution providers may resell forensics tools or offer forensics as a managed service. Lisa Phifer compares the options. Tip
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Book chapter: Software test methods for the CISSP exam
Software test methods and testing levels for secure application development are covered in this excerpt from Elsevier’s CISSP Study Guide. Book excerpt
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Is open source security software best for my clients?
Learn when it is best to recommend open source security software to your clients as opposed to proprietary security software. Ask the Expert
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How should VARs sell the new firewall technology?
Firewall technology is evolving to meet new security challenges, all the while opening new sales and service opportunities for value-added resellers (VARs). Ask the Expert
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Hardening Linux as part of your client's network security policy
Even Linux is not immune to security threats, particularly in heterogeneous computing environments, and therefore securing your client's Linux servers and desktops should be an essential part of your client's network security policy. Learn how to use... Ask the Expert
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How to ensure PCI-compliant firewall configurations
Learn how to ensure that your client's firewalls are compliant with PCI firewall configuration standards. Ask the Expert
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Protecting your customer's Windows 2003 server from hackers
Get advice on how to protect your SMB customer's Windows 2003 server from hack attacks by using more than one scanning tool and reformtting the server. Ask the Expert
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VPN/Vista compatibility
SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert Jon Snader comments on how well Vista gets along with VPNs. Ask the Expert
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Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Get advice on helping your customers prevent CSRF attacks with authentication, tokens and Web application firewalls (WAFs). Ask the Expert
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data recovery agent (DRA)
A data recovery agent (DRA) is a Microsoft Windows user who has been granted the right to decrypt data that was encrypted by other users. The assignment of DRA rights to an approved individual provides an IT department with a way to unlock encrypte... Definition
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proxy hacking
Proxy hacking, also known as proxy hijacking, is an attack technique designed to supplant an authentic Web page in a search engine's index and search results pages. An attacker may use proxy hacking to gain an advantage over a competitor or, ultimate... Definition
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At Adobe, secure software development program demands 'ninja' tactics
Video: Adobe CSO Brad Arkin explains how his firm fosters secure software development by inspiring developers to become security 'ninjas.' Video
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Kandek: Most secure Web browser may be one with fewest plug-ins
Video: Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek said plug-ins now affect Web browser security more than the browsers themselves. Video
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Use the Android static analysis tool Dexter to safely deploy apps
Video: Keith Barker of CBT Nuggets demos Dexter, the Android static analysis tool that examines and securely deploys Android applications. Screencast
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With SE Android, NSA looks toward more secure Android platform
Video: The NSA's Troy Lange discusses SE Android and how he hopes it will play a role in fostering improved Android platform security for enterprises. Video
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Brad Arkin on Adobe's vulnerability disclosure policy, Group-IB claims
Video: Adobe software security chief Brad Arkin details the software giant's policy on vulnerability disclosure and Group-IB's Reader sandbox claims. Video
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Web application security best practices: Tips on implementation
The demand for Web application security tools continues to grow, thanks in part to PCI DSS compliance. In this video, learn some Web application security best practices. Video
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Podcast: Network firewall FAQs for resellers
Check out Chris Clements' answers to these common network firewall questions. Learn more about different types of network firewalls, making the business case for network firewalls and targeting the right network firewall features for specific clients... Podcast
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New skills for the QA tester: Scripting, security
Software quality assurance is gaining respect as a profession -- but do QA testers have the scripting and security skills the role now requires? Quality Time
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Beyond privacy policies: Practical privacy for websites and mobile apps
Posting a privacy policy is not enough. Here's practical advice for privacy on websites and mobile apps. Feature
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Exchange 2013 anti-malware protection: Will you need anything else?
Trusting native Exchange 2013 anti-malware protection to protect your environment is an option, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best one. Tip
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Five common Web application vulnerabilities and how to avoid them
Expert Michael Cobb details the five most common Web application vulnerabilities and provides methods to help enterprises to secure them. Tip
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At Adobe, secure software development program demands 'ninja' tactics
Video: Adobe CSO Brad Arkin explains how his firm fosters secure software development by inspiring developers to become security 'ninjas.' Video
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BSIMM4 measures and advances secure application development
The fourth iteration of the Building Security In Maturity Model project is a tool you can use as a measuring stick for software security initiatives. Feature
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SQL Server meets database application security
Make sure your SQL Server is secure by studying these general guidelines for secure database applications from SQL Server expert Roman Rehak. Tip
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Kandek: Most secure Web browser may be one with fewest plug-ins
Video: Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek said plug-ins now affect Web browser security more than the browsers themselves. Video
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Use the Android static analysis tool Dexter to safely deploy apps
Video: Keith Barker of CBT Nuggets demos Dexter, the Android static analysis tool that examines and securely deploys Android applications. Screencast
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With SE Android, NSA looks toward more secure Android platform
Video: The NSA's Troy Lange discusses SE Android and how he hopes it will play a role in fostering improved Android platform security for enterprises. Video
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About Application security and data protection
This resource guide offers application security and data protection tips and expert advice for security service providers, consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) who need to know how to secure databases, email systems, instant messaging and Web applications. You'll find how-tos and tutorials for application firewalls, and securing instant messaging applications and other productivity applications like Google and Adobe.