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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Performance

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This article explores ways in which small and mid-sized businesses can improve the performance of their databases — and their businesses — by upgrading to SQL Server 2008.

Do You Have a Database Security Plan?

Oracle Corporation — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Most organizations have database discovery and maintenance plans, but surprisingly lack a database security plan. A piecemeal approach to securing the database is costly, inefficient, and creates gaps in protection and regulatory issues. View this webcast for tips from Forrester on how to design a comprehensive database security plan.

Anatomy of a Database Attack

Imperva — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Corporate databases are in constant danger. Outside criminals can exploit web applications and employees with malicious intent present an even greater threat. This webcast traces the steps involved in breaking into a database and presents a reference architecture and checklist for implementing iron-clad database security measures.

Securing PostgreSQL from External Attack

EnterpriseDB Corporation — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Databases are an important part of a company’s infrastructure, but they also tend to be rich with attack vectors to exploit. This webcast explores the many potential PostgreSQL external vulnerabilities and then shows how those vulnerabilities can be secured. Watch this webcast to learn how to protect one of your company’s most valued assets.

Security Event Monitoring for IBM System i/i-series/AS400 Systems

SecureWorks — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The purpose of this whitepaper is to describe best practices for securing IBM System i/i-Series/AS400 systems and detail the AS400 monitoring service provided by SecureWorks.

Sybase & reg; IQ Delivers Advanced Analytics Power with In-Database Analytics

Sybase, Inc. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

With its new in-database analytics capability, Sybase IQ provides an analytical platform that can decrease processing time, increase accuracy, and manage data volume. Read on to learn how Sybase® IQ delivers advanced analytics power with in-database analytics.

Pragmatic Database Security

SearchSecurity.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents a practical 5 step plan toward achieving greater standards of database security and compliance. These steps consist of discovering, securing, monitoring, protecting and managing your databases. Download the slides to learn more.

Database Encryption and Key Management for Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Thales — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This technical guide for database administrators and IT security experts demonstrates how you can protect your sensitive data with the native database encryption functions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, such as cell-level encryption and Transparent Data Encryption, and manage and protect encryption keys with hardware security modules (HSMs).

The Business Value of Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on HP ProLiant x86 Servers vs. ...

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Alinean, a leader in IT value measurement, teamed up with HP and Novell to assess the financial merits of moving from a legacy Sun Solaris and SPARC environment to Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) running on HP ProLiant DL 785 G6 x86 Servers versus upgrading to SUN Solaris 10 running on Sun SPARC T5440. Read this paper for the results.

Presentation Transcript: MS SQL Server 2008

Fusion-IO — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Check out this transcript of a presentation given by Sumeet Bansal, Fusion-io Principal Solutions Architect, to learn how Fusion-io solutions enhance SQL server performance, improve customer experience, and optimize storage management systems.

Better Data Management brings Competitive Advantage

IBM — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This on-demand webcast discusses how data growth, test data management, data privacy and other information management solutions can create the opportunity for companies to make IT their competitive differentiator.

Cost Effective Security and Compliance with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Oracle Corporation — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

With Oracle Database 11g powerful privileged user and multi-factor access control, data classification, and data masking, organizations can deploy reliable data security solutions that do not require any changes to existing applications, minimizing the costs associated with regulatory compliance and the deployment of strong internal controls.

Oracle Data Guard with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

Oracle Corporation — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about a unique data protection and recovery solution that provides the management, monitoring, and automation software to create synchronized standby databases that protect data from failures and other disasters.

Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command

PowerTech — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this webcast, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.

Comprehensive Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Quick Recovery and Advanced Data ...

Dell, Inc. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Auto-Snapshot Manager extends the intelligence of Dell EqualLogic SAN and enables Administrators to create and manage Smart Copy snapshots, clones, or replicas for point-in-time copies of Exchange Storage Groups that can be instantly restored.

Data breaches in the Retail Industry

McAfee, Inc. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, Gartner analyst Avivah Litan talks about the Heartland data breach in relation to current data security trends in the retail industry. Also, a discussion with Ernst & Young's Sagi Leizerov on data privacy in the retail industry reveals common trouble spots for retailers, including managing vendors and tracking customer purchases.

HIPAA Compliance: Addressing HITECH and HIPAA with Database Security and Log Management

LogLogic, Inc. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The HITECH Act, a new Federal mandate, is compelling many to rethink HIPAA compliance. View this webcast for an in-depth review of new mandates, top priorities in healthcare IT, and the application of data security and log management in healthcare.

Countdown: Encryption ' gotchas ' that hinder effective implementations

Information Security Magazine — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, Adrian Lane will offer a countdown of the top five tips for ensuring a successful enterprise encryption implementation that thwarts attackers.

Embarcadero DBArtisan 8.6 & #45; Database Administration Tool: 14 Day Trial!

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

IT organizations are trying to support an increasing number of databases and database platforms. Meanwhile, database vendors are adding more features and updating their technology. DBAs must meet zero downtime requirements, and strict SLAs.

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention

Websense, Inc. — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Rich Mogull of Securosis answers the question, What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? In this videocast he discusses how DLP benefits business and shows examples of DLP usage in the real world.

Podcast: The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention

Websense, Inc. — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Rich Mogull of Securosis answers the question, What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? In this podcast he discusses how DLP benefits business and shows examples of DLP usage in the real world.

Podcast: This Month in the Threat Webscape

Websense, Inc. — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of the recent July threats. Highlighted are a few examples of high-profile Web sites that were compromised with malicious code.

Create Fault-Tolerant SQL Server 2008 Installations -- Rely on SQL Server 2008 Features to ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to determine how best to protect your SQL environment when running SQL Server on Dell PowerEdge servers.

The Future of Information-Centric Security

Palisade Systems, Inc. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Security managers often struggle to articulate to business managers why enterprise data protection is paramount, how breaches happen and why fundamental business processes must be changed to mitigate the threat. View this videocast to learn how to incorporate best practices into your DLP strategy.

Information Security Essential Guide to Data Protection

Information Security Magazine — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Data breaches run rampant and there is very little information about how to build a practical, effective data security program. We'll detail the steps to take and the technologies available to keep your organization's most valuable information assets safe. Read on to learn more about protecting the database without threatening the budget.

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention

Websense, Inc. — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Data Loss Prevention is designed to protect information assets with minimal interference in business processes. It provides new insights into how information is used, and enforces protective controls to prevent unwanted incidents. Read on to learn how DLP can reduce risk, improve data management practices, and even lower certain compliance costs.

The Web Hacking Incidents Database 2009 Bi-Annual Report

Breach Security — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Criminals focus on exploiting web application vulnerabilities in order to plant malware and thus infect clients who visit websites. Read this report to learn more about the drivers behind web hacking, the vulnerabilities hackers exploit, and the types of organizations attacked most often.

Cost-Effective Data Leak Prevention Starts at the Source

Oracle Corporation — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This IDC white paper presents the benefits to enterprises adopting a preemptive approach to IPC, the internal threats to business information, the impact of government regulations on the protection of data, and highlights how Oracle provides database security products that enterprises can leverage to protect themselves from costly data breaches.

Securing Web Applications and Databases for PCI Compliance

Imperva — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper, designed for security and compliance professionals, illustrates how to achieve compliance on three of the most costly and complex sections: requirements 3, 6, and 10 of PCI DSS. This paper also highlights how Web application and database appliances can deliver resource effective compliance while maintaining cost efficiency.

" Database Activity Monitoring " chapter from " HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g "

Guardium — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read the "Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)" chapter from "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, 2009) and learn how to leverage DAM to prevent SQL injection attacks, monitor privileged users and track access to sensitive data.

Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Disaster recovery and readiness

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Learn how data center virtualization enables your company to implement cost-effective disaster recovery (DR) solutions and reduce DR testing and maintenance costs.

Database and Server Data Security: Which Technologies are Worth the Investment?

Thales — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This new Forrester report provides security and risk professionals the information they need to plan investments in the eight most important technologies for securing data stored in databases and on servers. Learn which technologies have the potential to deliver the most value now, and which technologies warrant a "wait and see" perspective.

Oracle Database 11g: Cost-Effective Solutions for Security and Compliance

Oracle Corporation — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The increasingly sophisticated nature of information theft, and the continued emergence of new data privacy protection regulations worldwide, requires strong data security. Effective information security starts by protecting data at the source - the databases in which it resides. Read on to learn more.

Comprehensive Data Protection and Disaster Recovery for VMware Virtual Infrastructure

Dell, Inc. — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this solution brief to learn how the Dell EqualLogic PS Series' bundled Auto-Snapshot Manager and Auto-Replication features are used to effectively integrate with VMware for scalable online data protection of the complete virtual infrastructure. This paper also discusses protection and simplification for the virtual environment.

Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport- Presentation slides

Thales — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Do you know what data transport technology options are available in today's market? This paper will help you assess economic, operational, and security factors involved in selecting data transport technology and present Ethernet carrier services as an attractive data transport option.

BMC Software Hybrid Copy Techniques

BMC Software, Inc — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Because organizations are demanding 24x7 availability from their IMS, DB2®, and VSAM applications, it is imperative that those applications do not experience outages. Read this whitepaper to find out how BMC's Hybrid Copy techniques help for faster system recovery in the event of a local outage.

Hardening the Database

Guardium — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Authored by database security expert Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press) is the definitive 454-page guide for both security pros and DBAs. Chapter 2, presented here, covers topics central to hardening the database.

8 Steps to Holistic Database Security

Guardium — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Authored by Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., author of "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, March 2009), this white paper describes 8 essential best practices that provide a holistic approach to safeguarding databases and achieving compliance.

Ensuring Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Security Within U.S. Government Agencies

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and remaining in compliance with government regulations is a difficult challenge made easier with database tools from Embarcadero Technologies.

Annual Fund Growth When You Need it Most

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Join William Jewell College and SPSS Inc. to learn how you can be incorporating data mining into your annual fund operations and focusing your limited resources on those most likely to give. This presentation is designed to give you a roadmap for getting started with data mining.

Boost ROI with Faster, Easier, VISUAL Analytics

SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Join us at this live webcast and learn how you can:

Use RFM analysis to quickly rank customers for high-return marketing
Use advanced visualization techniques to uncover segments and patterns in your data, and apply these insights to growth, acquisition, and retention planning
and more

Manage Oracle Database Users and Roles Centrally in Active Directory or Sun Directory

Oracle Corporation — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

This paper illustrates how you can now centrally administer database users and role memberships leveraging your existing LDAP directories.

Configuring Security in SQL Server

Global Knowledge — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

This document focuses on each level of security, starting at the server level and working our way down to database objects such as Server Security, Database Security, Schema Security and Object Security.

SharePoint: How It & #39;s Leveraged and How It Works

Global Knowledge — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains how users, managers, and network administrators view and utilize SharePoint. It also explains how SharePoint works for both SharePoint users and architects.

Closing the data privacy gap for SAP Applications

IBM — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides insight into the requirements for protecting privacy in SAP non-production environments and describes some of the comprehensive data masking techniques available with the IBM® Optim™ Data Privacy Solution for SAP® Applications.

Total Economic Impact Of SQL Server 2008 Upgrade

Microsoft — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In August 2008, Microsoft Corporation commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises might realize by upgrading from SQL Server 2000 or 2005 to SQL Server 2008. Read the results here.

Data privacy best practices: time to take action!

IBM — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Find out how you can help your organization implement best practices in privacy protection and make your privacy project successful from start to finish.

Leaping Forward: SQL Server 2008 Compared to Oracle Database 11g

Microsoft — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft SQL Server has steadily gained ground on other database systems and now surpasses the competition in terms of performance, scalability, security, developer productivity. This paper highlights some of the mission-critical areas in which SQL Server 2008 excels.

The Alarming Shift in Cybercrime: How Organized Attacks Now Target Your Wallet

Blue Coat — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This paper will examine the shift in the nature of cybercrimes, how the thieves target their victims, and what can be done to prevent them.

Using Encrypting File System to Protect Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on a V3c Client Running ...

Microsoft — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains how to use Encrypting File System (EFS), a feature that is provided by default in the Windows® operating system, to protect data in Microsoft Dynamics CRM clients for Outlook Compatibility Update running on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2).