Whether it is our home, our country, our personal home computers or corporate network - security is one of those things that sits in the back of most of our minds ever ready to make an appearance as a top priority.

However, as IT Security Professionals, this is a topic that you live and breathe daily, often sheltering the rest of the organization from the day to day occurrences that threaten our corporate IP and productivity.

Whether you are in a professional security job, a security advocate or simply interested in the topic of security, we hope that this newsletter has some helpful tips, interesting news and once-in-a-while, some compelling facts to peek your interest.

As we send out each publication, feel free to email me your suggestions or comments.

Happy Reading

Janet

Security is the hot topic today. Although, companies have been slow to recognize the importance of security, things have changed during the last decade. Security is a top priority and there are no indications that this will end any time soon. Beyond the potential for significant damages, many other factors are urging companies to investigate, purchase and deploy security technologies.

Learn the security risks in a connectivity world with this informative whitepaper. Read Full Article

2010 Threat Predictions - Are You Ready? - Read SC Magazine reporter Dan Kaplan's Blog for 2010 insight.

Which Do You Fear Most? Traditional crime, natural disasters, terrorism? How about Cyberattacks? Read Symantec's Take: The State of Enterprise Security for 2010

Obama's Cybersecurity Dilemma - Listen to this CSO Podcast to hear from Whitehouse insiders Tom Kellerman, VP of Core Security and a member of the Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency, and former cybersecurity czar Amit Yoran.

If your organization deal with the U.S. government or other regulated industries, you have probably heard the term FIPS 140-2.

But what exactly is FIPS 140-2? How does it impact you? Why is it important? And more importantly, how does Exceed comply with the FIPS 140-2 requirements?

Visit our FIPS 140-2 page and learn all you need to know about this security standard and Exceed.

Bruce Schneier is a world renowned expert in many things security.

Head down to his site for unbiased security news, constructive rants and a good dose of common sense:

http://www.schneier.com/

With billions of dollar in annual losses attributed to security breaches, organizations are under mounting pressure from auditors and shareholders to step up their security efforts, and to meet industry and government standards and regulations.

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