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Compliance requirements for solutions providers
Customers aren’t the only firms that need to comply with regulations. In many cases, solution providers need to be compliant, too.
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ESET CEO on antivirus, resellers, Sophos problem
In this Q&A, Richard Marko, CEO of ESET, talks about antivirus products, ESET’s reseller strategy, and the criticism recently aimed at Sophos.
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CSP security: Pen testing public cloud service provider
Pen testing is vital for customers who entrust their applications to a cloud. Dave Shackleford explains how to test public cloud service providers.
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Network forensics tools for incident response
For incident response, solution providers may resell forensics tools or offer forensics as a managed service. Lisa Phifer compares the options.
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Auditing cloud service providers for your customer
As customers move applications or data to the cloud, they may turn to you for a cloud audit. Expert Jim Kelton explains what you’ll need to succeed.
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Look beyond health care for HIPAA compliance customers
Recent HIPAA updates mean many firms -- not just health care firms -- must now become HIPAA compliant. Kevin McDonald explains where to find them.
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Software test methods for the CISSP exam
Software test methods and testing levels for secure application development are covered in this excerpt from Elsevier’s CISSP Study Guide.
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Information security models for the CISSP exam
Read about information security models in this excerpt from CISSP Study Guide, Domain 5: Security architecture and design.
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Six steps to a great security risk assessment report
Reporting the results of a risk assessment can be tricky. One wrong step can dilute all your hard work. Here are six steps in the right direction.
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Add email security awareness training to your portfolio
Email security awareness training for your customers’ employees is a natural extension to email and Web filtering products. David Jacobs details why.
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Pen testing problems and how to fix them
A lot can go wrong with pen testing. Dave Shackleford discusses potential problems and how to fix them, or avoid them altogether.
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Guide to CompTIA’s Security+ certification
In this chapter excerpt from CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, author T.J. Samuelle describes authentication as needed to pass the exam.
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Pen test reports to ‘wow’ your clients
Dave Shackleford lists the pitfalls to avoid and the best steps to take to produce a penetration test report that will wow your clients.
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Key points of a solid security incident response plan
When major security events occur, an effective response can make all the difference. David Jacobs offers up a complete incident response plan.
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Boost revenue by taking a page from RIM’s PlayBook
Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features.
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Strong BlackBerry security for enterprises and SMBs
Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices.
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Build a useful (and reusable) risk management program
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.
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Keep your client secure in the cloud 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).
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Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy
Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy can protect your customers’ Web applications from attack. Take a layered approach with intrusion prevention, encryption and code review.
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How to cope with data privacy laws that vary by state
Data privacy laws vary by state, yet your client must follow the law of every state in which they have a customer or employee. Richard Mackey explains how to cope with it all.
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Biometric authentication methods for smartphones
Biometric authentication helps ensure only authorized smartphone users can access a network. David Jacobs weighs the pros and cons of three methods.
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Using DMARC to improve DKIM and SPF effectiveness
DMARC aids the DKIM and SPF protocols that help keep spam out and let legitimate emails in. David Jacobs explains how.
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The 10 HIPAA services your customers need
HIPAA compliance services can lead to solid business growth for solution providers. Kevin McDonald's HIPAA security checklist has 10 ways to begin.
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Create a security blog to attract and retain customers
Blogging can produce new leads for security solution providers. Focus on content in your computer security blog that connects with customers.