Baseline Security

Security Highlights

A year and a half after mistakenly selling consumer info to criminals, the data broker says it has put in dozens of new policies and procedures to make sure such a security breach doesn’t happen again.

A look at the insurer’s attempt to consolidate vendors and control its budget. Its biggest need? Vendors that can offer more and better security features, at a lower total cost.

  • Interview: Symantec’s CIO On Securing Mobile, Enterprise Data
  • Security Blog: Companies That Lose Data Have 4 Things in Common

    70x50 corporate enterprise security, executive management

    How does the Chinese computer maker secure its own laptops? Chief information officer Steven Bandrowczak says data-governance policies are the key.

    Security Calculators and Tools

    70x50 corporate crime, security

    Calculate the cost of building your own digital fraud detection system.

    Hardening your infrastructure with firewalls, internal intrusion monitors and other safeguards makes your company look safer, but the cost of making it effective goes beyond just buying good security products.

    Security Vendor Profiles

    A new crop of tools popped up to cut the risk of fraud happening and also help technology executives get a better handle on their enterprise’s financial controls.

  • Approva: Firm Grip on Controls
  • LogicalApps: Tweaking the Rules
  • Oversight Systems: Nonstop Cop

    Countering new threats to your data requires more brainpower—and lots of persistence.

  • Check Point: The Net Veteran
  • Cisco Systems: Choke One Throat
  • CA: Above the Fray
  • Juniper Networks: Follow the Leader
  • McAfee: Threat Focus
  • Symantec: Beyond Viruses