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ALSO CALLED: Data Protection, Data-security, Data Theft, and Secure Data
DEFINITION: Ransomware is a type of malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A ransomware program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected  … 
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A CIO's Guide to Achieving Information Management Excellence
sponsored by Informatica
WHITE PAPER: Download this white paper to learn the right steps to managing your enterprise data for faster, more cost-effective business operations.
Posted: 30 Nov 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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Advanced Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Techniques and Technologies: Module 3 Testing
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
PRESENTATION: Review this presentation to learn how to use business continuity planning to create a recovery capability for your organization.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Advanced Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Techniques and Technologies: Module 2 Data Protection
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
WHITE PAPER: This module provides the latest information on data protection technologies and provides best practices for applying appropriate protection services to data assets.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Advanced Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Techniques and Technologies: Module 1 Business Resiliency
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
WHITE PAPER: This module provides an overview of the context of contemporary business continuity planning, and will explain the root causes of unplanned interruption events and the role of planners in preventing them or minimizing their business impact.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Automating the Generation and Secure Distribution of Excel Reports
sponsored by Actuate
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the reasons why generating and distributing spreadsheet reports is so tedious and error prone by examining the typical steps in the process.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Published: 25 Nov 2008
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DR Testing Programs: How Useful Are They?
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
WHITE PAPER: Over the past couple of years, a new DR product category has emerged--disaster recovery testing tools, these applications can scan your storage environment and alert you to any potential gaps in your recovery plan.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Tiered Disaster Recovery DR SLAs That Work
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
PRESENTATION: A tiered DR plan helps to address this problem by creating different levels of protection that can be applied to different applications and systems, with associated recovery requirements designed to stagger restoration efforts.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Data Protection Security Best Practices
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: This document discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Database Security for Database and Security Administrators Podcast
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
PODCAST: In this brief and informative podcast, Rich examines database security from the different perspectives of database administrators and security administrators.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 20 Nov 2008
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Aware IM, version 4.0
sponsored by Awaresoft Pty Ltd
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Check out this demo to see how Aware IM was specifically designed for those who want to quickly create enterprise-grade web-based applications but do not have the time or necessary expertise.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Worldwide Disk Storage Systems 2008-2012 Forecast: Content-Centric Customers -- Reshaping Market Demand
sponsored by Ocarina Networks
WHITE PAPER: This study provides a forecast of the worldwide disk storage systems market for 2008 to 2012 as well as a discussion of assumptions and major market trends.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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FAQ: Corporate Web 2.0 Threats
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
VIDEO: Check out this expert videocast and learn about the benefits and security risks of Web 2.0 software.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2008
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Fact or fiction: The security risks of cloud computing
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and learn about the benefits of cloud computing and SaaS and get tips for addressing the security challenges of these business options.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2008
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Messaging Security Solutions
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn ways for your organization to institute a software-based gateway solution that incorporates multiple layers of real-time intelligence, providing protection against complex inbound and outbound threats.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Keys to Improving Network Fraud Protection
sponsored by Q1 Labs Inc
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn why an integrated approach to network security management is critical for detecting and mitigating security threats.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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The Essential Guide to Protecting Essential Information
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Read this whitepaper to learn how your organization can implement threat protection and powerful policy-based control over sensitive data and remain safe and productive while using the internet to its full potential.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Data Security Solutions
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn ways to boost your organization's business while securing essential information, protect against data, and allow administrators to manage who can send what information where and how.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Layering Enterprise Security with Next Generation Access Management
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the next generation of identity and access management technologies and get tips for successfully deploying these systems.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 04 Dec 2008, 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT)
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Efficiently Isolating Contractors from Sensitive Data: The Many Advantages of Software-based Contractor Isolation
sponsored by Apani
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will examine contractor security trends and reveal the many advantages of software-based contractor isolation.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Mobile device security and management
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST: In this webcast, our expert will explain how to safely manage mobile devices as an extension of your corporate Exchange Server system. You'll learn how to accommodate flexibility and rich user capabilities without introducing security vulnerabilities.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 04 Dec 2008, 10:30 EST (15:30 GMT)
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard 1.2: Compliance with Voltage SecureData
sponsored by Voltage Security
WHITE PAPER: This document provides an overview of how Voltage SecureData can quickly address the PCI DSS requirements and, at the same time, provide convenient, transparent, and pain free encryption services to the enterprise.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 17 Nov 2008
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Webcast: Planning & Deploying a Vulnerability Management Program
sponsored by Qualys
WEBCAST: This is a 20 minute briefing on the key elements of planning and deploying a vulnerability management (VM) program within your organization.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Using Software-as-a-Service for Security & Compliance: Why On-Demand is in High Demand
sponsored by Alert Logic
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how SaaS can help your company achieve PCI DSS compliance without increasing the burden on your budget or IT staff.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 09 Dec 2008, 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT)
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The Fundamentals of Compliance
sponsored by Novell Inc.
WEBCAST: Government and industry regulations have turned identity and access management strategies into a fundamental aspect of data security. However, implementing these tools to maximize your compliance efforts can be an expensive and time-consuming challenge.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 11 Dec 2008, 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT)
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Deploying Fips-Certified SOA Gateways in Federal, State and Local Government Agencies
sponsored by Forum Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why FIPS 140-2 validation is necessary for SOA Gateways used in building secure, robust and scalable Service Oriented Architecture.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008
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DATA SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  program, or a compromised or malicious Web site. Data kidnapping is not new, but has in the past usually targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm.

In March 2006, ransomware known as Crypzip or Zippo circulated to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program also received an e-mail demanding $300, to be paid by electronic … 
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