Research Papers

WHITE PAPER - This white paper covers eight essential tips for nailing down security for off-site wireless users. Share it with your remote users today to help them work from home safely.
Posted: July 2, 2009 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Mobile Workers | Security | Security Management | Security Systems | Security Threats | Wireless Computing | Wireless Networks

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief paper to learn how network monitoring using DPI analyzers is a mission critical application that is tailor-made for the Data Access Network (DAN) architecture and saves substantial amounts of money for the telecom carrier.
Posted: July 1, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Ethernet Networks | Network Management | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Network Security | Security Threats | Server Hardware

WHITE PAPER - Organizations are more dependent on online software and the risk of malicious attacks is more serious. Such attacks can bring business to a standstill, cost a company millions, and potentially tarnish its brand image. This paper describes 12 of the most common hacker attacks and provides basic rules for creating hack-resistant Web applications.
Posted: June 26, 2009 | Published: December 15, 2007


Topics:  Application Development | Application Security | Cybersecurity | Hackers | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Secure Application Development | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - To address security staffing challenges among small businesses, new Software-as-a-Service solutions are emerging for desktop anti-malware. Products like Panda Managed Office Protection can be leveraged at anytime and from any browser. Read this white paper for more information on this and how SaaS solutions can provide significant savings.
Posted: June 24, 2009 | Published: June 24, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | SaaS ERP | Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Software as a Service | TCO

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will review recent online fraud tactics, many discovered or witnessed by RSA, and provide a series of predictions for online fraud trends RSA expects to see in the next 12-18 months.
Posted: June 18, 2009 | Published: January 1, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Cybersecurity | Enterprise Systems | Fraud Protection | Malware | Security Threats | Web 2.0 | Web Identities

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn best practices organizations can use to improve their ability to secure sensitive data and in turn, protect revenue, prevent the erosion of customer confidence and brand value, and meet the demands of regulatory compliance.
Posted: June 18, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authorization | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Identity Management | Regulatory Compliance | Security Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This paper describes five mistakes common to many implementations of enterprise virtualization. Most of these mistakes relate to virtualization and networking infrastructure. Ideally, after reading this paper, you'll be sensitized to these issues so that you can plan for them and make your virtualization projects more successful.
Posted: June 17, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2007


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Network Security | Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Server Virtualization | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Organizations are more dependent on online software and the risk of malicious attacks is more serious. Such attacks can bring business to a standstill, cost a company millions, and potentially tarnish its brand image. This paper describes 12 of the most common hacker attacks and provides basic rules for creating hack-resistant Web applications.
Posted: June 15, 2009 | Published: December 15, 2007


Topics:  Application Development | Application Security | Cybersecurity | Hackers | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Secure Application Development | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Effectively addressing security threats and compliance obligations with limited resources can be challenging. This paper describes how to reduce risk and cost of security and compliance by aligning business and technology information protection strategies.
Posted: June 15, 2009 | Published: June 12, 2009


Topics:  Network Security | ROI | Security | Security Architectures | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | TCO

WHITE PAPER - This report describes the anatomy of web based attacks and examines some of the factors that have influenced a shift toward this type of attack over the last year.
Posted: June 11, 2009 | Published: February 1, 2009


Topics:  Hackers | Internal Threats | Malware | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper will help you understand what new and innovative techniques can be used to protect the reputation of your business, keep your members in a safe and trusted environment, while keeping the fraudsters out. Device fingerprinting helps identify the bad guys so sites can eliminate their accounts from the network once and for all.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Fingerprinting | Fraud Protection | Money Laundering | Phishing | Security | Security Threats | Spam

WHITE PAPER - Security breaches can attack a company from a wide range of sources, including the company's own networked PCs and servers. This paper explains how Cisco is merging innovative network security technology with more than 20 years of routing expertise to redefine network security and provide customers with end-to-end network protection.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: November 7, 2008


Topics:  Network Performance | Network Processing | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This report provides a detailed overview of current Internet threat activity, malicious code, and known vulnerabilities. It also examines the latest trends in phishing and spam tactics and discusses how regional differences affect malicious activity globally.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Internet Security | Internet Security Software | Malware | Security Audits | Security Best Practices | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - Security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. Many small and medium sized businesses are still unaware of the threats that exist. This guide to security threats for SMBs outlines the most common threats and how they can be dealt with.
Posted: June 3, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Authentication | Endpoint Security | Network Security | Network Security Software | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management Software | Security Standards | Security Threats | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - More than ever, SMBs need to focus on security as part of their IT infrastructure. Implementing the latest security tools and providing ongoing, end-user education will minimize risks and allow companies to focus more on growing their business rather than repairing it.
Posted: June 2, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | IT Infrastructure | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security Management | Security Software | Security Threats | SMBs | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection