Security Channel

HIPAA security checklist: 10 services your customers need

HIPAA compliance services can lead to solid business growth for solution providers. Kevin McDonald's HIPAA security checklist has 10 ways to begin.Tip

Six steps to a great information security risk assessment report

Reporting the results of a risk assessment can be tricky. One wrong step can dilute all your hard work. Here are six steps in the right direction.Tip

Survey results: Customers need IT GRC software and security services

A recent survey points out opportunities for solution providers to partner with GRC vendors, providing much-needed security portions of GRC projects.News | 01 Sep 2011

How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?

Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features.Tip

Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management

Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients.Tip

Tackle your client’s security issues with cloud computing in 10 steps

So your client wants to move to the cloud? Your job just got harder. Kevin McDonald lists 10 steps to protect your client (and yourself).Tip

Reviewing applications for security: Code review best practices

Developing secure application code isn’t easy. David Jacobs outlines best practices for keeping customers’ applications secure.Tip

Predictions guide strategic advice for successful IT security business

In this Patrolling the Channel podcast, Jerry Jalaba of Webroot Software lists the vendor's three top security predictions, and two things solution providers should be doing.Tip

Evaluating options for portable hard drive and USB key encryption

To protect your customers' data on portable media, should you choose a hardware or software encryption solution? Security expert Joel Snyder compares your options.Tip

Security hardware consolidation an opportunity for security VARs

Security appliance consolidation provides an opportunity for VARS and solution providers to gain new business, says expert Ed Tittel, and to help their customers improve their security and compliance postures.Tip

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

Chapter excerpt: Information security models for the CISSP exam

Read about information security models in this excerpt from CISSP Study Guide, Domain 5: Security architecture and design.Book excerpt

Securing iPhones and iPads: Spotlight on the Apple partner program

In this interview, Kevin Klein of 318 Inc. talks about his company's strategies for securing customers' iPhones and iPads.Tip

F5 unveils new online security training for reseller certification

F5 has unveiled a training program leading to reseller certifications. While not mandatory, F5 may use certifications to classify its channel partners in the future.Article | 27 Jan 2011

CISSP practice quiz: Law, investigations, ethics

Take this CISSP practcie quiz to ensure your knowledge of information security laws, investigations and ethics and in turn help you prepare for and pass the CISSP exam.Learning Guide

CISSP quiz: Business continuity and disaster recovery

This CISSP quiz, which is a part of the SearchSecurityChannel.com CISSP Study Guide will test your knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery best practices and help you pass the CISSP exam.Learning Guide

CISSP practice exam: Network security architecture design, security model

This CISSP quiz, which is a part of the CISSP Study Guide, will test your knowledge of network security architecture design and security model and will help you pass the CISSP exam.Learning Guide

CISSP practice test: Enterprise application security

In this CISSP practice test, you will test your knowledge on enterprise application security in order to help you train for and pass the CISSP exam.Learning Guide

CISSP practice quiz: Access control and authentication

This CISSP quiz, which is a part of the SearchSecurityChannel CISSP Study Guide will test your knowledge of access control and authentication and help you pass the CISSP exam.Learning Guide

CISSP practice exam: Physical security

In this CISSP practice exam you can test your knowledge of physical security measures and threats in order to prepare for and pass the CISSP test.Learning Guide

HIPAA security checklist: 10 services your customers need

HIPAA compliance services can lead to solid business growth for solution providers. Kevin McDonald's HIPAA security checklist has 10 ways to begin.Tip

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

Opportunities abound for providing HIPAA compliance services

Recent HIPAA updates mean many firms -- not just health care firms -- must now become HIPAA compliant. Kevin McDonald explains where to find them.Tip

Speed up a HIPAA IT compliance or PCI compliance project

Compliance projects can be hard, and vendors don’t always help. In this podcast, expert Andrew Plato explains how to make clients compliant quickly.Podcast

PCI compliance guide: A resource for solution providers

This PCI compliance guide covers everything PCI DSS, from a brief overview to more advanced PCI offerings.Learning Guide

Guide to PCI documents: PCI levels, assessments and reports

There are a myriad of different documents for understanding, assessing and reporting PCI DSS compliance. This guide explains which documents to use and where to find them.Tip

PCI guide: PCI DSS documentation, resources for solution providers

Beyond basic PCI DSS assessments and reporting, solution providers may need to access PCI DSS documents for emerging technologies and other standards, as detailed in this guide.Tip

Security product specialization key for Oracle VAR success

Considering adding an Oracle security product to your line card? This article will guide your choice based on your current skill set.Tip

Opportunities from SOX compliance requirements are limited, risky

Expert Kevin McDonald concedes that security solution providers’ opportunities from SOX compliance requirements are limited and the risks are disproportionately high.Tip

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

Opinion: DBIR, other computer security statistics paint tricky picture

Verizon's annual breach report highlights a spate of new security research reports. However, overall conclusions from these are hard to come by.News

Biometric authentication methods: Comparing smartphone biometrics

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

HIPAA security checklist: 10 services your customers need

HIPAA compliance services can lead to solid business growth for solution providers. Kevin McDonald's HIPAA security checklist has 10 ways to begin.Tip

Penetration testing tutorial: Guidance for effective pen tests

This penetration testing tutorial contains essential tips to help solution providers uncover vulnerabilities in clients’ networks.Tutorial

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Q&A: ESET CEO on Sophos problem, state of antivirus and ESET resellers

In this Q&A, Richard Marko, CEO of ESET, talks about antivirus products, ESET’s reseller strategy, and the criticism recently aimed at Sophos.Tip

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

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

Guide customers safely into the cloud with a cloud computing audit

As customers move applications or data to the cloud, they may turn to you for a cloud audit. Expert Jim Kelton explains what you’ll need to succeed.Tip

Selling cloud integration services: Moving customers to the cloud

Partners help clients make the cloud transition with cloud integration services that cover determining application placement and security.Tip

Selling next-generation firewalls: Overcoming resistance, challenges

Partners can find new business opportunities in helping customers understand the need for next-generation firewalls.Tip

Partners evolve to become cloud services resellers and MSPs

Mobility, cloud and managed services are forcing partners to become cloud services resellers and MSPs, expanding their offerings and providing value-added products to customers.Channel Chat | 29 Jun 2012

Selling network forensics for both security and troubleshooting

Network forensics tools have traditionally been sold as security solutions, but partners could also sell the appliances for network analysis and troubleshooting.Feature

Dell-SonicWALL acquisition: Channel benefits and some concerns

The Dell-SonicWALL acquisition could benefit channels from both companies, but SonicWALL partners want to be sure they're recognized and supported in the Dell ranks.News | 23 Mar 2012

F5 Vault program embraces incentives for F5 firewall, security sales

The Vault partner program uses incentives to increase visibility for F5 firewalls and its architecture bundle.News | 23 Mar 2012

Five WLAN questions answered: WPS attacks, access control, and more

Even after a successful Wi-Fi network implementation, users are fraught with WLAN questions regarding access control and management. Do you have the answers?News | 13 Feb 2012

Selling public sector IT solutions forces partners to do some homework

The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications.Tip

IT asset disposal services offer secure data removal and piece of mind

Channel partners can offer Ingram Micro’s IT asset disposal services to provide customers with secure data removal while remaining environmentally friendly by recycling devices.Channel Chat | 23 Jan 2012

Defense contractor enlists enterprise network management services

A defense contractor uses enterprise network management services by collaborating with a network solution provider to gain network management insight and support.News | 23 Nov 2011

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

HIPAA security checklist: 10 services your customers need

HIPAA compliance services can lead to solid business growth for solution providers. Kevin McDonald's HIPAA security checklist has 10 ways to begin.Tip

Chapter excerpt: Information security models for the CISSP exam

Read about information security models in this excerpt from CISSP Study Guide, Domain 5: Security architecture and design.Book excerpt

Book chapter: Security+ study guide and CompTIA security practice exam

In this chapter excerpt from CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, author T.J. Samuelle describes authentication as needed to pass the exam.Tip

How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?

Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features.Tip

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

Create a BlackBerry security policy based on BES or BES Express

Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices.Tip

Tackle your client’s security issues with cloud computing in 10 steps

So your client wants to move to the cloud? Your job just got harder. Kevin McDonald lists 10 steps to protect your client (and yourself).Tip

Guide to PCI documents: PCI levels, assessments and reports

There are a myriad of different documents for understanding, assessing and reporting PCI DSS compliance. This guide explains which documents to use and where to find them.Tip

Security product specialization key for Oracle VAR success

Considering adding an Oracle security product to your line card? This article will guide your choice based on your current skill set.Tip

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter excerpt: Information security models for the CISSP exam

Read about information security models in this excerpt from CISSP Study Guide, Domain 5: Security architecture and design.Book excerpt

How to do penetration testing: Overcoming problems and concerns

A lot can go wrong with pen testing. Dave Shackleford discusses potential problems and how to fix them, or avoid them altogether.Tip

Wow your client with a winning penetration testing report

Dave Shackleford lists the pitfalls to avoid and the best steps to take to produce a penetration test report that will wow your clients.Tip