Compliance


Five Steps to a Continuously Compliant Data Center (Part 2 of 2)

These five steps provide a road map for continuous compliance in the data center.

5 Steps to a Continuously Compliant Data Center (Part 1 of 2)

These five steps provide a road map for continuous compliance in the data center.

Q&A: A New Approach to Tape Discovery

The benefits and best practices of using tape discovery.

Microsoft Updates Security Compliance Manager Tool

Microsoft on Friday issued an update of its Security Compliance Manager tool, which helps IT pros set security policies for some Microsoft software.

Microsoft Unveils "Premier Mission-Critical" Support Service

Microsoft announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.

Keeping Data Close to Home

The more information you have, the more you must worry about where it's stored and if your organization is in compliance with the global potpourri of industry and government regulations.

Twitter and FTC Settle Over Privacy Breaches

Twitter agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it put consumer privacy at risk.



Q&A: Why Compliance is the Best Friend and Worst Enemy of Good Security

Compliance efforts will also affect the security of your data. We explore the connection and what IT can do to protect its information assets.

Top 10 IAM Challenges for Heterogeneous Enterprises -- Part 2 of 2

We examine the remaining five challenges and how Active Directory provides a solution.

Top 10 IAM Challenges for Heterogeneous Enterprises -- Part 1 of 2

As more users need multiple identities to access the applications they need regularly, IT has its hands full maintaining security.

Saying Goodbye to a Turbulent 2009

From the Sun/Oracle acquisition to radical changes in the server market, it's been a topsy-turvy year in IT. We take a look at the highlights.

Q&A: Breaking the Log Barrier

Logs must do more than just record the facts

Q&A: Best Practices for GRC

Where should an enterprise begin when undertaking a governance, risk, and compliance project, and how can IT avoid common project mistakes?

Best Practices for Data Governance in SharePoint Environments

As awareness of SharePoint access control complexity grows, organizations are are focusing on security and compliance for their SharePoint deployments. We offer best practices to address these concerns.

Seven Key Steps on the Road to PCI Compliance

Don’t overlook these seven steps you can take to complete your PCI compliance efforts.

IT and Compliance: 5 Big Predictions for 2008

Service-oriented IT processes and technologies will help managers bring the enterprise into line in 2008—perhaps not a moment too soon. We can't shake the feeling that something big and very bad is lurking 'round the corner. Grab a security blanket and carefully read on for the hopes and horrors of 2008.

Case Study: A Healthy Sense of Security

While reacting to changes in the market, a health care services company has proactively tightened down security beyond HIPAA and aims for certification on the relatively tough ISO 27001 standard.

Own Your Identity: 10 Best Practices for Role-Based Access

Learn the 10 best practices for access management collaboration.

Fixing the PCI Encryption Problem

Fines and fees are looming after the September 30 PCI compliance deadline. Still, less than half of merchants report full compliance with PCI security requirements, and encryption failures contribute to four out of five failed PCI audits. Why can't companies get encryption right? Here are five key steps for overcoming encryption hurdles.

Top 10 Employee Security Gaps to Plug Right Now

If it seems that companies aren't learning anything from the front-page security mistakes of competitors, take heart: Consultants and security experts are. Based on their experience and observations, here are 10 security gaps the experts have observed over and over, along with advice for addressing them.