Security: Technology Reports from InformationWeek

Desktop Virtualization Drives Security, Not Just Dollar Savings
nfosec pros who don't take a stand on virtualizing their companies' desktops are missing a prime opportunity to boost safety while aiding manageability and compliance.

Holy Web 2.0 Herding Nightmare
Question: Do today's new collaboration tools make it harder for IT to wrangle corporate information, or easier? Answer: Yes.

SaaS: Red Light, Green Light
Here's how to drive your software-as-a-service initiative beyond standbys like CRM--without getting into dangerous territory.

Rolling Review Kickoff: The Other NBA
Network behavior analysis systems promise to defend your network against unknown attacks. We'll put these claims to the test.

E-Mail In Peril
Ever-more-sophisticated e-mail attacks threaten to swamp this vital business tool. Can anyone throw us a lifeline?

Risk Management: Do It Now, Do It Right
Reactive mode is no way to run a security infrastructure. Here's how to stop fighting fires.

From The Labs: Palo Alto's Firewall Appliance
Using signatures to identify unwanted apps, Palo Alto Networks puts control over network traffic back in the hands of IT.

More Security Reports

Governance and Risk Management Roundtable
These are dangerous times for companies that don't have a solid security strategy in place. Watch this video and learn from real world examples how to take a more comprehensive approach to guard your company's assets.

SaaS: A Viable Alternative for IT
10/12/2006
Though often regarded with suspicion, Software as a Service offers numerous benefits, including freed-up IT resources and fast, inexpensive deployment. We show you how proper vetting can help avoid SaaS pitfalls.

Find The Right Path To SOA, UC Convergence
3/17/2008
Vendors are emphasizing two approaches to collaboration. One focuses on the architecture, the other on the desktop. Which is right for you?

Sneak Peek At Our Third Annual NAC Reader Survey
4/28/2008
Our readers say the network access control market has lost much of the momentum it had last year. But don't count it out just yet.

Info Tech Salaries Drop, Our Survey Finds. What's Holding U.S. Pay Down?
4/28/2008
The dip in U.S. median pay is the first since the tech bubble popped. The culprits include the economy, outsourcing, and possibly even increased hiring.