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Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management
Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients.Tip
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Reviewing applications for security: Code review best practices
Developing secure application code isn’t easy. David Jacobs outlines best practices for keeping customers’ applications secure.Tip
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Predictions guide strategic advice for successful IT security business
In this Patrolling the Channel podcast, Jerry Jalaba of Webroot Software lists the vendor's three top security predictions, and two things solution providers should be doing.Tip
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Evaluating options for portable hard drive and USB key encryption
To protect your customers' data on portable media, should you choose a hardware or software encryption solution? Security expert Joel Snyder compares your options.Tip
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Building a client-specific plan for social networking security risks
Learn how to create a strategy that addresses social networking security risks. Social network dangers include increased malware, phishing attacks and accidental data leaks. Our expert also looks at Check Point Technologies Inc.'s Application Control Software Blade and social network security tools from Barracuda networks.Tip
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Your Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 checklist of security controls
In this video, John Moynihan of Minuteman Governance reviews the technical, administrative and physical security controls that organizations need and often don't have.Tip
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Interpreting rules for a HIPAA security risk analysis
Allen Zuk reviews how solution providers can conduct a risk analysis that will help customers acquire grant funding for electronic medical records (EMR) technology.Tip
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Business risk assessments in IT disaster recovery planning
Business risk assessments are an important factor in IT disaster recovery (DR) planning. Learn how they can help organizations identify and reduce potential threats, and ensure business continuity (BC).Tip
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How to help customers maintain security vigilance after budget cuts
Contributor Andrew Plato offers three more ways to help your budget-strapped customers.Tip
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Managed services, outsourcing offer relief during economic downturn
Cutbacks and layoffs may lead to lax security procedures at your customers' companies. Solution providers can help customers maintain security by offering ways to work within their limited budgets.Tip
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Biometric authentication methods: Comparing smartphone biometrics
Biometric authentication helps ensure only authorized smartphone users can access a network. David Jacobs weighs the pros and cons of three methods.Tip
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How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?
Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features.Tip
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Microsoft: Security issues in cloud computing lead to partner revenue
At WPC 2011, Microsoft revealed how channel partners can cash in on cloud security problems with Redmond’s new modules and value-added services.News | 15 Jul 2011
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IPv6 security issues for solution providers
Widespread adoption of IPv6 may finally be imminent, but IPv6 security issues are plentiful. Guy Snyder of ICSA Labs discusses key IPv6 security threats and opportunities for security solution providers.Tip
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Tablet computing: Understanding native tablet security capabilities
Tablet computers running smartphone operating systems have several native security capabilities that security channel providers need to understand. This is part two of a two-part technical tip.Tip
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Tablet computer security presents opportunity for security solution providers
Security solution providers must respond to the interest and opportunity presented by tablet computers in the enterprise. This is part one of a two-part technical tip.Tip
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Intel forks over $7.7B on McAfee, but why?
One security VAR was stunned to hear the Intel-McAfee news.News | 19 Aug 2010
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Crossbeam Systems, Sophos partner on email, messaging security
Crossbeam Systems and Sophos have joined forces to offer an integrated tool that address email-borne threats. The next task? Mapping the two channel programs.Article | 29 Jun 2010
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How partners should prepare for mergers and acquisitions
In this edition of "Patrolling the Channel," Victor Villegas of Computer Media Technologies Inc. talks about lessons learned from M&A activity and lays out the game plan that partners need when a vendor makes a big move.Tip
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VP makes case for Sophos' channel program value
In a recent interview with SearchSecurityChannel.com, Chris Doggett, vice president of global channels at Sophos Inc., emphasized the channel program's value to the customer and the partner. Below, Doggett spoke about the importance of reciprocity with partners and explained what announcements and channel features to keep an eye out for.Interview | 14 Apr 2010
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Survey results: VARs report customers’ IT spending 2012 expectations
VARs expect customers to increase spending on security more than any other IT area in 2012. See which security segments will grow the most.News | 07 Feb 2012
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Tackle your client’s security issues with cloud computing in 10 steps
So your client wants to move to the cloud? Your job just got harder. Kevin McDonald lists 10 steps to protect your client (and yourself).Tip