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• Developing a patch management policy for third-party applications

  Enterprises may push the latest critical Windows patches once a month, but here's a dirty little secret: Most organizations don't bother patching their third-party applications. The diversity of client-side software -- including everything from ... Continue Reading

• Preparing for uniform resource identifier (URI) exploits

  URIs have always been a user-friendly way to recognize and access Web resources. By crafting malicious URLs and manipulating protocol handlers, however, attackers have devised new attacks that take advantage of the URI's locator functionality. Web ... Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management frameworks: Controls for people, processes, technology

  Once responsibilities and requirements are defined, the next stage in developing a successful risk management framework involves developing controls. As Khalid Kark explains, that includes developing a culture of security, using technology in the ... Continue Reading

• How does SSL 'sit' between the network layer and application layer?

  SSL is neither a network layer protocol nor an application layer protocol. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Michael Cobb explains how SSL "sits" between both layers. Continue Reading

• How secure is the Windows registry?

  In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, platform security expert Michael Cobb explains the weaknesses of the Windows registry and explores other OS alternatives. Continue Reading

• What are the drawbacks to application firewalls?

  Application-layer firewalls examine ingoing and outgoing traffic more carefully than traditional packet-filtering firewalls, so why are some holding back on deployment? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Michael Cobb reveals some cost and performance ...Continue Reading

• What should be done with a RAID-5 array's failed drives?

  Even one failed drive in a RAID-5 array can present an enterprise with serious data protection concerns. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, expert Michael Cobb explains which policies can protect and recover RAID-5 data.Continue Reading

• How secure are document scanners and other 'scan to email' appliances?

  Copiers and document scanners have always posed challenges for information security teams. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Michael Cobb reveals how the right policies can control the use (and abuse) of these devices.Continue Reading

• How can header information track down an email spoofer?

  Spammers can use spoofed headers to hide the true origin of unwanted email. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, application security expert Michael Cobb explains how to trust where a message is coming from.Continue Reading

• How should security and networking groups manage the firewall?

  When it comes to firewalls, the networking group often handles the installation, while the information security department writes the rules. Should these responsibilities be split? In this expert Q&A, security management pro Shon Harris reveals how ...Continue Reading

• Will two different operating systems cause administrative problems?

  Using two different operating systems can often boost a company's security, but there are practical limitations to the enterprise practice. In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb reveals how separate platforms can lead to deployment issues and higher ...Continue Reading

• IT security auditing: Best practices for conducting audits

  Even if you hate security audits, it's in your best interest to make sure they're done right.Continue Reading