StrategiesMobile Endpoint Security: Have You Covered All Your Bases? A perfect storm is brewing in the area of mobile device security as the number of handheld devices used in business, such as smartphones, is on the rise -- and so are the number of threats being used against these devices. Real-time Collaboration Solutions for the Global Workforce With our workforce spread out across the country -- and even the globe -- real-time communication tools are becoming a linchpin for many enterprises. Here's what CIOs need to know about the latest crop of tools and best practices for implementation. Implement an Archiving Solution That's Right for You With the recognition that email is as mission-critical as any other IT system, it's no surprise that organizations around the world are paying closer attention to archiving solutions that address resource management, retention management and e-discovery management. Making the Most out of Mashups Savvy business users of technology are starting to demand mashups. Here's what CIOs need to know about how these applications can empower their organization's technology users -- and pitfalls to avoid. Some Strategic Initiatives for Banks in 2008 Information management and data security figure high on the priority list for CIOs in the financial services industry in the coming year. Advanced Protection for Mobile Endpoints Mobile devices play an increasingly vital role in today's business. The fact that they frequently contain a wealth of sensitive information means organizations need to protect these devices. Best Practices for Managing the Move to Vista Windows Vista has been called "a major forklift upgrade." This article looks at best practices for Vista planning, migration and ongoing management. A Closer Look at Endpoint Security With a widening group of users tapping into corporate resources, the need to secure all endpoints cannot be underestimated to effectively detect and actively block attacks. Preserve and Protect Your Organization's Data As the amount of data being created continues to increase and that info is accessed and shared by more people, small and mid-size organizations can't afford to ignore the need for data protection. Stop Data Loss Before it Happens Meet the newest member of the threat landscape: data breaches. It's important to recognize that no business is immune to the risk of data breaches. Information Security and Your Business The IT department's challenge is clearer than ever: supporting the business goals of the enterprise by ensuring the safety and accessibility of its information assets. CIOs can better manage risks to an organization by developing an awareness of IT risks, quantifying those risks, and understanding a range of tools that can help design solutions. Exchange 2007: What Your Organization Needs to Know Organizations need to decide whether the benefits of upgrading to the newly released Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 are worth the risks of migration. A Comprehensive Approach to Securing and Managing Endpoints Organizations today need proactive endpoint security measures that can protect against zero-day attacks and unknown threats. Enterprises rely on Windows-based systems to keep them productive but they often fail to understand that vulnerabilities place them at risk. As enterprises face increasing regulatory pressure, CIOs need to minimize fragmented initiatives, automate procedures and IT security controls, and reduce risk. Enterprises spend thousands of dollars per user each year to deploy and migrate operating system and application upgrades. Content Discovery: Put Away Your Fears Organizations that want to use email effectively for business face challenges in terms of storage, records retention and regulatory compliance. As disk-based backup solutions have become more affordable organizations can now bring improved backup and recovery speeds and new efficiencies to IT departments. Understanding Comprehensive Threat Management As online threats have evolved, organizations need to develop a strategy beyond the "fire drill" approach of addressing one threat at a time. Electric Utilities: Securing the Perimeter Power companies must identify the electronic security perimeter and identify access points to it, and also document vulnerabilities. Ensuring Email Integrity in Financial Services While email has become an essential business tool for financial institutions, it is a favorite target for malicious code and attackers. Securely Addressing the Telework Option As government agencies realize the benefits to allowing workers to telecommute, it's important to take security precautions to protect sensitive information. Effective Practices for Securing Water Utility SCADA Systems The increasing need for interconnectedness with other business systems and networks expose SCADA systems to more cyber threats. Operational Risk Management for Financial Services Between phishing and data breaches, the financial services industry is taking a leading role in addressing cyber security issues and protecting customers. Relieving the Pain of Change Management Organizations are increasingly turning to an automated change management solution to restore their systems within minutes when a disruption occurs. Sustaining a Competitive Edge in a Changing World CIOs should consider "client resilience" as the answer to increasingly complex IT. CIOs in the public sector could learn a thing or two from the private sector. Understanding Schools' Data Management Needs Now that many schools are Internet-enabled, they're considering further data strategies. Backup and Recovery Concerns Mount Enterprises have improved their time to recovery, but must remain vigilant about backup techniques. Increasingly data intensive, the healthcare industry needs to find new ways to manage stored information. Keeping track of machines isn't just bean-counter busywork. It can save time, money, and headaches. Protection and backup of medical devices and data present unique challenges for healthcare CIOs. IT Outsourcing and Information Security A rise in outsourcing has not been accompanied by a rise in security awareness. Book Excerpt Part III: The Executive Guide to Information Security A new book offers a pragmatic approach to evaluating security at a company and putting together an effective information security program. Book Excerpt Part II: The Executive Guide to Information Security A new book offers a pragmatic approach to evaluating security at a company and putting together an effective information security program. Book Excerpt Part I: The Executive Guide to Information Security A new book offers a pragmatic approach to evaluating security at a company and putting together an effective information security program. |
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