Deep Dives by Topic: Security

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Download the PCI Compliance Deep Dive report

Compared with other regulations, the PCI standard makes specific and productive recommendations – and fines for non-compliance are common. Here's how to make sure you're implementing this security standard properly.

Download the Malware Deep Dive Report

Educate your end-users about today's most common threats and invest in technologies that provide defense and analysis. If you don't, you're putting your data and quite possibly your job at risk

Download the BYOD and Mobile Strategy Deep Dive

In this 29-page PDF, InfoWorld explains how to set up an effective BYOD program that is managed and secured, yet embraces the consumerization of IT spirit sought by users

Download the Mobile Device Management (MDM) Deep Dive

Bring-you-own-device and support for mobile device heterogeneity bring a new set of challenges to IT to ensure both security of and employee access to everyday business systems

Download the Whitelisting Deep Dive

When handled intelligently, whitelisting is a tremendous asset to any business looking for a cost-effective means of bolstering its security. Here are the features you need to look for in whitelisting software and the steps you must take for successful deployment.

Download the Data Loss Prevention Deep Dive

In the world of computer security, the ultimate goal is to prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. Everything else is secondary. InfoWorld contributing editor and recognized security expert Roger Grimes explains the challanges and solutions related to data loss.

Watch the Shop Talk Video: Fighting Today's Malware

How bad is it? Worse than you think. Security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes offers a guided tour of the latest threats and explains what you can do to stop them.

Download the Authentication and Authorization Deep Dive

The security mechanisms of authentication, authorization, and accounting keep modern Internet-connected computing humming. In this 11-page PDF, InfoWorld contributing editor and security expert Roger Grimes offers a short course on the topic, including clear explanations of identity, access control, and the forensics of user activity -- with a special section on the latest developments.

Download the Encryption Deep Dive Report

Cryptography means more than just data encryption, but harnessing its full potential requires careful planning. Here's how to build and deploy an effective enterprise encryption strategy.

Download the Web Browser Security Deep Dive Report

InfoWorld’s Roger Grimes, a leading authority on endpoint security, digs deep into the security features of Web browsers and tests their resistance to exploits

Download the Cloud Security Deep Dive

The scalability of cloud computing depends on sharing resources that were never shared before, creating a new set of risks -- and demanding a new set of security best practices

Download the Website Malware Deep Dive Report

Criminals work tirelessly to implant legitimate websites with malware and to infect visitors. Know their nefarious techniques -- and how to guard against the Web’s biggest threat.

Download the Insider Threat Deep Dive Report

A wide range of detection and prevention countermeasures can vastly reduce the threat of malicious activity by insiders. Learn which work best and how to deploy them for maximum effect.

Download the Windows 7 Security Deep Dive Report

Windows 7 introduces a slew of new security capabilities to Vista’s already substantial advances. Here’s how to configure the new OS to beat malware and keep data secure.

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