Whitepapers - Security

Privileged Identity Management in the Cloud

Kevin Franks — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

This white paper, from cloud computing strategist Steve Staso, describes one key area of Cloud security - the management of privileged accounts. Learn about proven, automated, and scalable solutions available today for public Cloud providers, as well as private Cloud architects.

Who Holds the Keys to Your IT Kingdom?

Kevin Franks — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

This guide examines four key steps necessary to secure an organization's privileged identities. It describes basic, manual and ad-hoc processes that can improve control over privileged access along with automated alternatives to reduce the risks of data breaches and operational disruptions while improving staff efficiency and management oversight.

Controlling IT Audit Costs

Kevin Franks — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Learn how privileged identity management software can help lower the cost and uncertainty of regulatory compliance audits. This paper describes the steps that organizations can take to secure privileged identities without disrupting IT services, and how to document compliance with PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA and other mandates.

Hidden Risks of IT Staff Turnover

Kevin Franks — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Learn about the security risks that can arise when IT staff change job roles. This paper describes the steps that organizations can take to secure their privileged identities, and presents a study about one government agency that mitigated this threat.

Securing a Dynamic Network

Kevin Franks — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Security risks are introduced to the enterprise when new computers and applications are deployed. Learn the steps to secure privileged identities on new and changing platforms, and read about one organization that developed processes to eliminate risks posed by new hardware and software deployments.

Best Practices for Information Security and IT Governance

Kevin Franks — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Lieberman Software’s information security and IT Governance solutions go beyond simply satisfying auditor checkboxes. Our privileged identity management solutions deliver an improved security posture and real business value. Learn how in this guide.

Massive Security Hole...Ignored

Kevin Franks — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Even when IT administrators dutifully lockup their servers, apply patches, and use group policies to lock down workstation security, it only takes a few minutes for a hacker to unlock the keys to the kingdom (administrator accounts and passwords) with a quick search of the web. This paper defines this issue and offers solutions.

Cratering: Survive and Prevent Virus Outbreaks

Kevin Franks — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

An explanation and step by step instructions describing how to protect and disinfect your environment from virtually any virus using a process called Cratering.

Solving the Common Administrator Account Configuration Problem with Random Password Generator

Kevin Franks — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Mitigate a common security threat found on almost all Windows systems by enabling periodic randomization of local administrator passwords.