As data centers grow in size and complexity, security issues become more critical than ever. The need for securing the data center, while always important, has become more significant as data centers have become more of an integral part of the day-to-day operations of companies, says Anthony Wanger, president and founder of i/o Data Centers, Scottsdale, Ariz. "As they've taken on a more critical daily role, the focus on data center assets has become more important."
The current economic slowdown is forcing many companies to take a long hard look at a possible reduction in staffing levels. With this excellent article Mark Toomey (Managing Director of Informics) issues a strong warning about the dangers of ‘short termism’.
IT security is traditionally built on three pillars: Security, Integrity and Availability. Most IT security professionals would normally focus on these issues in the order listed above. It is, however, imperative that the methods used to secure systems do not have a negative impact on data availability.
It is, sadly, often the case that the greatest IT security threats to your business are not to be found on the outside but among legitimate service users. Sloppy security practices (e.g. the setting of very weak passwords) among employees can expose companies to significant levels of risk. This article gives an excellent overview of how insider risk can be minimized through the implementation of an Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution.
Identity is one of the critical areas of IT security. Companies must be able to verify who a user is and what rights and privileges he/she should enjoy on a system. This fact underlines the extreme importance of finding a workable and sustainable authentication management solution, especially as whole systems are moving onto the cloud. This article is presented as a thorough overview of some of the current issues and solutions in the field of identity management.
Companies face significant challenges in controlling change in their Active Directory environments. This white paper describes the need for more effective Active Directory monitoring as part of a broader change-control process, the problems with current approaches, and how to leverage NetIQ products to assure policy compliance and operational integrity.
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