Security: Access


Cloud, Mobile, and the Fed: How the Government is Shaping Open Identity

Changing identity and access management needs are pressuring IT to revise its security strategies. Why is the federal government involved?

Debunking 6 Myths about SSL VPN Security

Think VPN makes for secure data access and transfer? Think again.

5 Reasons to Replace Your Traditional One-Time Passwords

Millions rely on traditional one-time password tokens. Here’s why your organization may want to replace or augment this approach for perimeter security.

Best Practices for Securing Private Keys and Code-Signing Certificates

Stuxnet, a high-profile cyberattack, used malware signed with legitimate code-signing certificates. What went wrong and how can you protect your own assets?

Q&A: Wi-Fi Drives VPN Adoption at Swiss Insurer

Getting and staying connected was key to this Swiss insurance company, but Wi-Fi access meant it had to find a VPN solution.

Q&A: Best Practices for Enterprise-Scale Identity and Access Management Systems

What is IAM and how can you make an IAM project a success?

Firewalls Get Failing Marks; Enterprise Security Flunking, Too

Why does IT pass the buck to other internal groups when it comes to safeguarding enterprise security?



Integrating Physical and Logical Access Control

Two security approaches, working in tandem, provide superior enterprise protection.

DDoS Unbound

DDoS attacks are bigger and more frequent than ever, and a lack of insight into IPv6 security is particularly worrisome.

The Emerging Crimeware Market

The availability and sophistication of crimeware kits has contributed to the rapid evolution -- as well as the increasing sophistication -- of cybercrime itself.

Fixing the "Everyone" Problem in Windows Server

How to take control of default group access permissions settings for Windows Server.

7 Steps for Dealing with the People Component of Data Security

We outline seven steps that help you address the people aspect of data security.

Q&A: Data Protection Strategies for Mobile Computing

Best practices for protecting your mobile and enterprise assets.

Q&A: Security in a Virtualized Environment

How are IT organizations responding to the new security challenges of administrative privileges in a virtualized environment?

Q&A: Identity and Access Management

What’s driving the interest in identity and access management, and how can you address the challenges the technology presents?

A 3-Step Defense-in-Depth Strategy for Combating Cyberterrorism

Learn how a "defense-in-depth" strategy can provide greater protection to your enterprise.

Q&A: IAM and the Unix/Linux Organization

Unix/Linux systems needn't be islands of identity; we show you the challenges and options for addressing authentication, provisioning, and security and take a closer look at Active Directory bridges.

Coming Clean: Getting a Handle on Permissions and Group Memberships

Sorting through legacy permissions can seem daunting; these suggestions will help you manage the project.

Getting the Most from Active Directory in the Enterprise

How IT can address the challenges of Active Directory

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

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