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White Papers & Literature

Anitian white papers address security and related issues important to any businesses. Some papers are available in Adobe Acrobat format.

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Info-Packs and Other Literature
Title Type Abstract
InfoPack Brochure The complete collection of the latest literature from Anitian Enterprise Security -- everything you need to know. (2M)
Features Brochure A brief introduction to Anitian Enterprise Security and how we can help you feel more secure -- and be more secure. (800k)
Line Card Brochure Anitian's strategic and enterprise partners -- a quick guide to our best-in-breed products and recommendations. (200k)
Cloud Computing Assessment Brochure Learn about Anitian's Cloud Computing Assessment and how it can help your business operate safely in the Cloud. (800k)
White Papers and Presentations
Title Type Abstract
Angry Birds Management Presentation A rational strategy and framework for assessing mobile security needs and developing business requirements.
Intrusion Prevention and Detection System Best Practices Article This document outlines a series of general best practices for selecting, deploying and using IDS/IPS technologies for your organization. It is intended to address a broad range of organizations and is not specific to any single vendor or technology.
The Quick Facts on PCI Compliance & Virtualization Article This article explores some of the important ramifications of PCI compliance in a virtualized environment.
Is Windows Remote Desktop Safe for Internet Use? Article At least once a week a client asks me this very question. "Is Remote Desktop (RDP) safe for use over the Internet?"
Risky e-Business Presentation The Reality of Information Security Data Breaches & Corporate Liability reviews some common and uncommon facts about data breaches.
Get Ready for PCI 2.0 Presentation The new PCI DSS 2.0 isn't a sea-change -- it's a shift toward clarification, data control, and expansion of the previous standards. This presentation demystifies those changes.
What to Worry About in 2011 Article As a new year dawns, the temptation of focusing on strange and bizarre new things always looms. Avoid that temptation with this down-to-Earth guide for 2011.
Incident Response: This is Relevant to my Interests Presentation Key elements to keep in mind when an Incident occurs.
Black Hat convention hype hurts the enterprise risk management process Article Realism and sensationalism are often mutually exclusive.
Be Prepared for Incident Response & Forensics Article Security incidents happen. The important thing is what to do when they happen.
PCI - Live Long & Prosper Presentation A practical break-down of who needs to address PCI compliance, and how compliance can help a business in many other ways.
Worse Security Ever Presentation This presentation explores some of the dumb things people and companies do. This is contrasted with ways to fix or avoid those bad behaviors or practices.
No More Secrets Article There are certain people from whom you must never keep secrets.
Shop Smart: How to Procure IT & Security Goods and Services Intelligently Article Tips and strategies for how to smartly buy services and technologies.
PCI Compliance for the Rest of Us Presentation Presentation on PCI compliance issues for small to medium sized organizations.
The Ultimate Security Risk: People Presentation Presentation for Interface on the how people perceive and react to threats.
Practical Guide to Infrastructure Protection Presentation Discusses general concepts and practices regarding protecting your IT infrastructure.
Understanding the Market for Penetration Testing Article Discussion about penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning.
Bricks & Lemons Article Don't get suckered into buying security products you don't need.
Developing a Data Leakage Strategy Article Information on how to approach data leakage issues within your organization.
PCI FAQ Article Frequently asked questions about the PCI Data Security Standard and becoming compliant.
Understanding Security Information & Log Management Article Describes what SIM and log management technologies are and how to implement and select a solution.
The Other Hand:Lesser Known Best Practices Presentation Discussion of best practices that tend to get ignored by the IT community. NEW for 2007!
Hidden Agenda:10 IT Threats Nobody Talks About Presentation Presentation on topics that don't get a lot of discussion among IT people.
Myths of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Presentation Presentation on myths and realities of IPS technologies.
Fundamentally Insecure:10 Myths of Information Security Presentation Presentation companion for Fundamentally Insecure Whitepaper.
Fundamentally Insecure:10 Myths of Information Security White Paper Information security is big business these days. However, among all the sales hype, expert opinions and fear mongering there is a great deal of misinformation. This paper exposes 10 commonly held myths of information security.
Science of Security Presentation Presentation at Interface 2004 on the use of Scientific Methods for development of security programs. (This is a big PDF - about 3MB)
What is an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)? Article Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are rapidly becoming an integral part of every organization. This white paper helps define the technology and explain its value and purpose.
Hardening Windows 2000 White Paper Describes how to configure Windows 2000 machines to be more secure and resistant from hackers.

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