SC Digital Download


A  WEBCAST SERIES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! 

SC Magazine has added to its rich menu of editorial and vendor webcasts a new series, The SC Magazine Digital Download. The Digital Download webcasts will bring together top information security experts to share their knowledge and experience about some of the most taxing problems industry practitioners face today. Topics covered by Digital Download webcasts will reflect top-of-mind issues IT security pros are confronting on a daily basis in their organizations. These subjects will be drawn from up-to-the-minute features, news and reader surveys appearing in current issues of SC Magazine. 

 

 

Digital Download Archive

February 2009: Getting PCI compliant

January 12, 2009

Organizations are still struggling to get into compliance with PCI DSS, especially as the PCI Security Standards Council continues to update and tweak the standards. There's much to keep in mind and even more to do in order to adhere to the mandates, so what are the critical steps to get there. Experts share their know-how.
 

January 2009: Surviving a bad economy

January 27, 2009

With the economic situation only worsening, businesses of all sizes and types will do what's necessary to lessen the impact to their bottom line. So what kind of hits will information security and governance, risk and compliance plans take? And, even more important, how do information security leaders make the case to keep resourcing and budgets as steady as possible? We find out from experts how CSOs can help their departments deal with the downturn.
 

November 2008: Next year's problems

March 25, 2008

As we approach the end of 2008, we re-examine some of the major happenings of the year. What were some of the major breaches? Was key legislation enacted that made an impact? How are companies contending with customer demands regarding security and regulators' requirements on safeguarding critical data? What do all these happenings mean for 2009? And, more importantly, what do our readers think? We find out.
 

October 2008: The better CSO

September 23, 2008

What does it take to be a strong chief security officer with a voice, budget, support and resources? What training is necessary and what traits will go a long way? With whom should the CSO make alliances and what departments will be integral to making information security work for the entire organization? We find out.
 

July 2008: Social engineering

March 25, 2008

Socially engineered attacks, often thought of as old-school tactics, have gotten a bit more advanced this year, with many analysts and vendors voicing concern about corporations' preparedness. As these attacks become more sophisticated and calculated, how should organizations respond? Hear our experts identify the security awareness methods that should be applied.
 

June 2008: FTC investigations and penalties

March 25, 2008

How do you ensure that you don't fall victim to data thieves, which may lead to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations and long-lasting penalties? We talk to experts about protecting critical data and learn more about FTC expectations and rules.
 

May 2008: Web application security

March 25, 2008

Website vulnerabilities abound. According to some reports, 70 percent of data theft attacks enlist these holes. On top of that, Web 2.0 applications, frequently used and trusted by corporate employees, are further cause for alarm. What can organizations do to get a better handle on this growing danger? We find out.
 

Archived Editorial Webcasts

Safety first

There have been a slew of breaches lately. From Citi to Lockheed, no company is safe. But, what exactly does this uptick in criminal activity mean for organizations hoping to shore up their defenses, and just how should they be prepared when they get hit next? What sorts of areas should they account for in not only their security/risk management plans, but also their incident response programs?
 

Getting PCI compliance and IT security right

The Payment Card Industry's Data Security Standard (DSS) is known as one of the most prescriptive industry regulations in the marketplace. Yet, even with all the details provided on ways to keep critical corporate assets secure, while, at the same time, get compliant with DSS, it still proves confounding to many executive leaders. Questions around the proper technologies to implement, the best strategies to focus on or the right security measures for newer IT technologies now being adopted by many organizations still abound.
 

SC Magazine 20/20: Different day, same story

Weaknesses in the software and applications used by corporations are the prime source for hackers to breach infrastructures, steal choice critical data and turn a profit in the sale or use of it. The exploitation of vulnerabilities that crop up because of corrupted websites or malicious content isn't new, but there are various ways to confront the problems.
 

Averting data breaches in a bad economy

Security budgets are holding their own in a tough economy, but IT security personnel charged with protecting networks and company information face increasing responsibilities - from fears of having the company's brand tarnished by a data breach, compliance demands, threats from insiders anxious about losing their jobs, and a slew of other drivers.
 

SC Magazine 20/20: The better CSO

In this webcast, we learn what defines successful CSOs in 2010 as they battle tightened budgets, a sophisticated threat landscape and continued compliance hurdles.
 

Vendor Webcasts

The Politics of Security: Getting What You Want (And Avoiding What You Don't)

Real-life discussions of CSO/CISOs on avoiding the pitfalls and problems of enterprise IT Security—negotiating risk between executive suite, business units, and even within their own IT organizations.
 

Increasing Security while Decreasing Costs when Virtualizing In-Scope Servers: Case Studies for Decision Makers on Maximizing Accountability and Visibility

Gain insights into how to virtualize more by building a security fortress around your "in-scope" virtual environment with HyTrust. Join HyTrust experts and specials guests outline the business drivers for this critical security blueprint.
 

Security Management 2.0: Time to Replace Your SIEM?

The reality is that many organizations have spent millions and years trying to get productivity out of their SIEM - with mediocre results. Most security teams need to start asking themselves some key questions: Is it time? Are you waving the white flag? Has your SIEM failed to perform to expectations despite your significant investment? If you are questioning whether your existing product can get the job done, you are not alone.
 

Unified Security: Respond and Prevent to Manage Risk

Today, business is conducted over a variety of networks and devices. As a result, traditional data protection is more complex than ever before. It is no longer feasible to protect data by preventing one type of attack at a time with specialized products that work in isolation.
 

Continuous Monitoring: You Can't Take your Eye Off the Ball - Ever!

Attackers don't sleep. Actually, their automated tools for reconnaissance never take a break and due to the power of the Internet, an attack on your organization can originate from literally anywhere. Compound that with the ongoing failures of most preventative security measures (AV, IPS, etc.) and the increasing sophistication of targeted attackers, and you leave organizations with no choice but to focus more on detection than prevention. Join Securosis analyst Mike Rothman and Tenable Network Security's product manager Jack Daniel on this webcast and learn how an approach to continuous monitoring can help any organization "React faster and better" to emerging threats, and the importance of monitoring everything you can.
 
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