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Choosing a Cloud Hosting Provider with Confidence

Cloud computing is rapidly transforming the IT landscape, and the conversation around adopting cloud technology has progressed from "if" to "when." Enterprises are showing strong interest in outsourced ("public") cloud offerings that can help them reduce costs and increase business agility. These cloud services offer enormous economic benefits but they also pose significant potential risks for enterprises that must safeguard corporate information assets while complying with a myriad of industry and government regulations.

Sponsor: Symantec


 

Reducing the Cost and Complexity of Web Vulnerability Management

Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly refining their attacks and targets; which means you need agile tools to stay ahead of them. Read this white paper to learn how you can reduce the risk of hackers finding your site and attacking it by using automated vulnerability assessments to identify exploitable weaknesses and take corrective action.

Sponsor: Symantec


 

The Shortcut Guide to Protecting Against Web Application Threats Using SSL

Businesses face an increasingly complex set of threats to their Web applications from malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to disgruntled employees and unintentional data leaks. Although there is no single security measure than can prevent all threats, there are some that provide broad-based mitigation to a number of threats. The use of SSL encryption and digital certificate-based authentication is one of them.

Sponsor: Symantec


 

Beginners Guide to SSL Certificates

Whether you are an individual or a company, you should approach online security in the same way that you would approach physical security for your home or business. Not only does it make you feel safer but it also protects people who visit your home, place of business, or website. It is important to understand the potential risks and then make sure you are fully protected against them. In the fast-paced world of technology, it is not always easy to stay abreast of the latest advancements. For this reason it is wise to partner with a reputable Internet security company.

Sponsor: Symantec