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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

3X editorial webcast series: Safeguarding business communications

Professionals all over the globe rely on email daily to communicate with their colleagues, partners and customers. Indeed, according to research firm Radiacati Group, most email traffic is from the corporate space, with the number of business emails sent and received per day in 2012 globally hitting 89 billion. By the end of 2016, this should rise to 143 billion. No wonder, then, that alongside mobile security solutions and tools that provide a more holistic view of their networks, 43 percent of the 488 respondents to SC Magazine's annual Guarding Against a Data Breach are considering deployments of email management and content filtering tools in 2012.
 

SC Magazine 20/20: Beyond the next generation hype: Strategic direction for network security

As networks grow more complex, the process of securing and managing endpoints, applications and confidential information has become a stiffer challenge than ever before. The attackers know most organizations are like Swiss cheese when it comes to finding a way in and then exporting out sensitive data. The traditional defenses aren't working to the degree that companies demand, so as security becomes more and more tied to business operations, corporations are finding that the best defense is a solid risk management plan that speaks to both asset protection and compliance. But we all need help getting there. In this webcast, we'll ask the questions to which you want answers..
 

SC Magazine 20/20: Regaining Control of Mobile

Tablets, mobile phones, laptops are in most every executive's arsenal of business tools. Protecting these and the information transfers they enable therefore is critical. Challenges, though, abound - especially since many office workers are blurring the lines between their work and personal lives by embracing the BYOD movement.
 

Defending against data breaches

The number of data breaches skyrocketed in the last year. Cyber thieves bent on obtaining personally identifiable information stole reams of it in hopes of getting rich quick by using the details themselves or selling it off to others. Hacktivists having goals to make examples of this or that government agency or corporate entity broke into various networks siphoning off data to expose on Pastebin.
 

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?
 

Vendor Webcasts

Security Context Delivers Actionable Intelligence

Just as context is key to understanding a concept, security data can also be enriched with contextual data to provide better understanding and actionable intelligence. Learn how a security foundation built on organizational, infrastructure and external context can elevate the information provided by both "Next Generation" and legacy security devices provides actionable intelligence - the ability to quickly and efficiently make fully informed security decisions.
 

Data Encryption: If they Can't Sell It, They Won't Steal It

As cybercriminals have become more skillful and sophisticated, the constantly mutating threat landscape requires new defensive measures. How can companies prevent cybercriminals from monetizing stolen data? Hear a leading Forrester analyst and Vormetric share their latest research and tips for protecting your sensitive data.
 

Developing Best Practices to Application Whitelisting: An In-Depth Technical Webcast

As IT professionals know, endpoint security needs are evolving: new vulnerabilities are disclosed every day, new malware creation is exploding, and traditional AV signatures cannot keep up. You know that patch management and AV are necessary - but not sufficient - layers of endpoint defense. Intelligent application whitelisting is an important addition to your risk mitigation strategy, and taking prudent measures to establish a best practices approach can help reduce costs and risks in the long term.
 

Defending Against the Rise of Hactivism

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks have evolved from a nuisance perpetrated by pranksters to a sophisticated tool wielded by criminals. DDoS defenses are rising to the challenge, incorporating greater scale and intelligence. DDoS defense is no longer one size fits all.
 

Disclosures 2012: The Vulnerability of Publicly Traded Companies

The proliferation of cyber attacks that we have witnessed in the past year has sparked intense interest in the disclosure of cybersecurity risks by public companies. Public companies are subject to greater compliance requirements, generally have more funding, and were recently encouraged by the SEC to disclose material cybersecurity risks in their SEC filings.
 
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