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Data privacy best practices: time to take action! by IBM
that confidential information remains protected is to develop and implement a comprehensive privacy and security strategy. This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Find out how you can help your organization implement best practices in privacy
Global Best Practices in Email Security, Privacy and Compliance by Proofpoint, Inc.
with the complex, overlapping and sometimes conflicting global regulations that govern data privacy, transactional ethics and corporate governance.

Some of these regulations are designed to stop sources of spam, viruses and spyware. Others intend to make companies more responsible for the protection of customers' privacy and more
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 PKI and Deploying the nCipher Hardware Security Module by Thales
a growing list of new security requirements (GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Data Privacy, EU Electronic Signature, etc. ). Increasingly, there is a need for web based solutions that provide instant global access, yet also provide security and privacy in a cost effective manner.

This paper discusses the benefits that are unique to

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 PKI and Deploying the nCipher Hardware Security Module by Thales
a growing list of new security requirements (GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Data Privacy, EU Electronic Signature, etc. ). Increasingly, there is a need for web based solutions that provide instant global access, yet also provide security and privacy in a cost effective manner.

This paper discusses the benefits that are unique to

The Massachusetts Data Protection Law by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com
date). Just a few months ago, this state regulation was positioned as a game changer. It framed data privacy in a way that forced organizations to take steps to protect personal data.

Today most state privacy laws focus on notifying people of a data breach rather than protecting the information in the first place. MA 201 CMR 17.00 was proactive

Data Privacy-- The Untold Story by IBM
Check out this webcast to learn more about data privacy and how organizations can protect corporate and confidential data throughout the enterprise using IBM Optim as part of their overall integrated data management approach. Data protection and privacy continue to be a tremendous focus and
The Role of Security Management in Achieving "Continuous Compliance" by CA
There's a focus today on regulatory compliance involving financial reporting, security and data privacy. But there are also tremendous business performance opportunities that can be fueled by the new requirements. This paper details the benefits of continuous compliance, which include reduction of risk and cost. There's a tremendous focus
Server Resource Protection: A Critical Element of IT Security by CA
together, server access management and auditing can improve regulatory compliance and data privacy and provide greater IT accountability. The premises and opinions of this white paper are based on historical and current research. Over the last 10 years, IDC customer and vendor surveys show that IT and senior management are becoming
Oracle Database 11g: Transparent Solutions for Security and Compliance by Oracle Corporation
increasingly sophisticated nature of information theft, and the continued emergence of new data privacy protection regulations worldwide, requires strong data security. Effective information security starts by protecting data at the source - the databases in which it resides. Historically most organizations have relied on network
ROI Case Study: Budget Reclamation through Data Management by Digital Reef
and success in taking back valuable storage resources, saving money, and improving data security, data privacy, and legal discovery practices. The paper includes an overview of the unstructured data management solution used by the company to achieve its goals. It describes how this company used the technology to pinpoint exactly what data they had
Oracle Database 11g Security with Forrester: Access Control Webcast by Oracle Corporation
44; SOX, and many others all require enterprises to implement preventive controls to protect data privacy and integrity. In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of implementing strong internal database controls, such as Oracle Database Vault, to enforce separation of duties, and prevent
Encryption Made Easy: The Advantages of Identity Based Encryption by Proofpoint, Inc.
are becoming increasingly interested in easy-to-use email encryption, as a wide variety of privacy and data protection regulations now apply to small, medium and large organizations across a wide variety of industries. Effective secure messaging technologies keep sensitive information private, prevent anyone from tampering with the
Why You Need Email Encryption: Use Case Scenarios by Proofpoint, Inc.
DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, OMB, PCI, PIIG... just a few of the standards and regulations that place additional constraints on how data is stored, processed, and transmitted. Adopting best practices to protect the sensitive or private... DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, OMB, PCI, PIIG... just a few of the standards and
Achieving HIPAA Security Rule Compliance with Lumension Solutions by Lumension
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established standards for the privacy and security of protected health information. The Security Rule is focused on protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (EPHI) which is created, received, maintained, or transmitted by any
6 Best Practices for Preventing Enterprise Data Loss by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
This paper outlines six best practices for corporations seeking to prevent enterprise data loss in order to protect revenue, limit customer attrition, and meet government regulatory requirements. Not only is the number of data thefts and losses due to security breaches continuing to grow at an alarming rate, the resulting
HIPAA and Beyond: How to Effectively Safeguard Electronic Protected Health Information by Lumension
paper details how to go beyond HIPAA by showing how to use HIPAA as the starting point for your security program, and then using best practices and Lumension Security solutions to improve your overall security posture. In the world of information security, well-defined security programs are the forests, and regulations like HIPAA
Oracle Advanced Security Technical White Paper by Oracle Corporation
transparent, standards-based security that protects data on the network, on disk and on backup media. Operating in today's global business environment presents numerous security and compliance challenges. The economic benefits of outsourcing must be coupled with adequate protections to safeguard intellectual
The Two Faces of Risk by SAP America Inc
risks facing a company in the areas of security, privacy, credit, regulatory, technology, fraud and more. These threats are, of course, important and must be addressed. Traditional approaches to risk management emphasize mitigation, focusing on the readily apparent risks facing a company in the areas of security, privacy, credit
Strengthening Enterprise Security through Notebook Encryption by Intel Corporation
of one data breach. Read this paper to learn why Intel recommends adopting notebook encryption and how to implement it in a cost-effective manner. Lost and stolen notebook computers are a source of significant business risk for many companies. It is difficult, if not impossible, for IT organizations to control the information stored on
Maximize ROI with Email Security in the Cloud by Proofpoint, Inc.
Watch this webinar replay and hear SaaS expert Paul LaPorte discuss how in-the-cloud and new hybrid email security solutions can deliver more value than on-premises solutions. It's your most important business communication tool, but also the most risky, thanks
Open, Manage, and Accelerate SSL Encrypted Applications by Blue Coat
back to the datacenter.

Along with rapid "webification" of applications comes a need to ensure privacy and security over public and semi-public networks. SSL, Secure Socket Layer, is a favorite encryption standard to meet security expectations, but what about visibility, control and acceleration of the applications it hides? SSL may be a ubiquitous

eBook: Encryption 360 Degrees by TechTarget
Data breaches and regulatory mandates are fueling the exploding interest in encryption. This exclusive eBook evaluates today's encryption technologies from all angles and projects trends throughout 2009 to give you a complete picture of today's
The Four Imperatives of Data Governance Maturity by DataFlux Corporation
the "age of accountability" where direct oversight for data usage, quality, privacy and security is now the norm. This new paradigm puts pressure on the business to enact technologies, policies and processes to ensure that data is accurate and reliable, regardless of the originating application or system. This monograph by Philip
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