Data Security White Papers

Information Security eGuide

As the reliability, availability and integrity of corporate data becomes more and more essential to the viability of the enterprise, executives are turning an interested eye to the topic of information security. While this increased interest can mean information security projects get more attention - and hopefully more funding - it also means that security professionals need to be prepared. Successful security strategies today require not only the right planning, talent and solutions, but also the ability to inform, educate and demonstrate to executives how valuable corporate data is being protected.

In this eGuide, CIO along with sister publications Network World, InfoWorld and CSO, cover the pertinent information security topics of today. Read on to learn how to deal with threats, build effective security strategies and prepare for increased scrutiny.

Sponsor: HP

sudo or sudoesn't

This white paper highlights certain situations where sudo has its place in IT and also shows where it sudoesn't. In the 30 years since its inception, much has changed in security, compliance and audit requirements and the need for more robust and manageable solutions has emerged.

Sponsor: BeyondTrust Software Inc.

Raising Data Protection Visibility with EMC Data Protection Advisor v6

Companies of all sizes struggle to achieve data protection goals which include meeting backup and recovery windows, minimizing downtime and data loss, and ensuring recoverability of data. Data Protection Advisor v6 makes data protection management "faster, easier, and smarter" by providing intuitive access to vital information concerning the protection of business applications. With better visibility and insight into a key service delivery area like backup, data protection providers can get better information with less effort-and their clients are the beneficiaries.

Sponsor: EMC Corporation

Ransomware: Hijacking Your Data

Messages warning that your computer is locked and you need to pay to get back access are very commonplace today. SophosLabs takes an in-depth look at the ransomware variants, delivery mechanisms, and shows how you can protect your data.

Sponsor: Sophos, Inc.

Data Security Best Practices

Company data is one of the most valuable assets of any business. So it's no surprise data protection is at the top of every IT checklist when it comes to file sharing and storage. But what are the necessary steps to stop a data breach as it's happening? And most importantly, how can companies proactively prevent data breach in the first place? Learn why file server attacks happen and best practices to avoid data intrusion for any business.

Sponsor: Egnyte