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Data Encryption
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ALSO CALLED: File Encryption, Electronic Security, Database Encryption, Data-encryption, Data Encription, Data Base Encryption, Encryption, and Encryption Security
DEFINITION: Encryption is the conversion of datainto a form, called a ciphertext, that cannot be easilyunderstood by unauthorized people. Decryption is theprocess of converting encrypted data back into its original form,so it can be understood. The use of encryption/decryption is as old
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z/OS Tape Encryption Security & Compliance Series: Identity, Access and Encryption
sponsored by CA
WEBCAST: Posted: 17 Jun 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
Listen to this webcast to learn how your company can quickly and efficiently comply with recent security breach notification legislation, review implementation experiences from early adopters of this new technology, and have a plan of action yo...
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Mobile NAC: Protecting Network Security by Protecting Mobile Endpoints
sponsored by Fiberlink Communications
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 05 Jun 2008
SUMMARY:
This white paper discusses a new approach to Network Access Control that overcomes both of these shortcomings of conventional NAC products.
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CISSP Study Guide
sponsored by Channel Media Group
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jun 2008 | Published: 03 Jun 2008
SUMMARY:
Learn how a managed services contract can help you and your business.
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Data Protection Webinar
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: Posted: 30 May 2008 | When: Available On Demand
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Dell's Online Backup software service and Data Encryption Managed Service can help your customers safeguard and prevent unauthorized use of critical data.
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Data Retention & Retrevals - Presentations from Storage Decisions Chicago 2008
sponsored by Storage Decisions
PRESENTATION: Posted: 30 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Developing a consistent, repeatable and practical set of data retention policies is the first step in the process.
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Testing 123 - SD CHI 08
sponsored by Storage Decisions and Diligent Technologies Corporation
PRESENTATION: Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 29 May 2008
SUMMARY:
This session will delve into a range of issues related to backup testing, highlight some of the most common testing oversights, and provide a template for testing that attendees can adapt or tweak for use in their own shops.
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Backup as a Service FAQ
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
PODCAST: Posted: 29 May 2008 | Premiered: 28 May 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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This Podcast, featuring John Merryman, services director for recovery services with Glasshouse Technologies, breaks down these questions and more.
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Maxell LTO-Ultrium White Paper
sponsored by ISSI Data
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 May 2008 | Published: 19 May 2008
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LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Technology is a linear, multi-channel, bi-directional (serpentine) half-inch tape format whose specification is the result of a joint effort by Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Seagate Technology.
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Protecting Confidential Data: The Role of Tape Encryption
sponsored by ISSI Data
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 May 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2007
SUMMARY:
Protecting confidential data is nothing new to IT managers-they have been responsible for restricting access to corporate data and maintaining its physical security since the early days of computing.
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Chapter 2: Mainframe Security and Disaster Recovery
sponsored by Software AG
BOOK: Posted: 19 May 2008 | Published: 15 May 2008
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Security is a growing issue as more users seek to leverage mainframe applications inside and outside of an enterprise, this usually requires encryption to render data unreadable, identity management to match users to rights and restrictions.
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The Many Faces of Single Sign On
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 16 May 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Single sign-on is an example of something that everybody wants, but nobody ever really totally achieves.
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Archiving and Encryption
sponsored by Overland Storage
VIDEOCAST: Posted: 15 May 2008 | When: 23 Apr 2008
SUMMARY:
This expert Videocast provides an insightful Q&A session with storage expert W. Curtis Preston. View this presentation to hear Curtis explain what archives are, how they differ from backups and the intricacies of data encryption.
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Best Practices for securing PDAs from data loss, infections, and attacks
sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
SUMMARY:
With the included OfficeScan Client/Server Edition 8.0 console, IT managers can save resources by managing security for smartphones, PDAs, desktops, servers, laptops or any combination of these devices.
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When Encryption isn't enough: Stopping data leaks where they start
sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY:
It seems as though every week there are several highly publicized and embarrassing disclosures and reports of breaches of private information such as customer records, employee records, and intellectual property.
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Dell and Compliance: Using Dell's Software-As-A-Service to Meet Compliance Requirements
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 01 May 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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This whitepaper examines common elements shared by regulations and looks at a strategic approach to comprehensive compliance.
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Solved the Privacy Problem for Legal Data Storage
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 28 Apr 2008
SUMMARY:
In a world of growing regulatory requirements surrounding data privacy, IT and business managers must safeguard the data in their care to the utmost of their ability.
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Advanced SAN School Lesson Three: SAN Management and Security
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
PODCAST: Posted: 25 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 25 Apr 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
SUMMARY:
In this Podcast, expert Stephen Foskett, Director of Data Practice for Contoural explains what the options are for management tools. He'll dissect array management, change management, virtualization and more to help you manage your environment.
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Using Online Backup to Ensure Health Care Data Privacy
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 23 Apr 2008 | Published: 23 Apr 2008
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In a world of growing regulatory requirements surrounding data privacy, storage and IT managers must protect the data in their care at all costs. Read this white paper to learn how to ensure that data privacy is maintained in the data storage envir...
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Layer8: Data Leak Fatigue
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Posted: 13 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
SUMMARY:
Based on media coverage, an outside observer would conclude that the rate of data leakage has suddenly increased dramatically, putting individuals at huge risk of identity theft.
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Top 10 Things to Know about Data Protection
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY:
Data protection is fast becoming part of the IT arsenal to combat data loss/theft.
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Encrypt Them All
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Posted: 09 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY:
Name your target: the laptop storing your company's trade secrets or the laptop containing proprietary partner and customer data, and your company's financial information
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Enterprise Online Backup: Simple, Scalable, Secure
sponsored by EMC Corporation
DATA SHEET: Posted: 07 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
SUMMARY:
MozyEnterprise, powered by EMC® Fortress, provides safe online backup and recovery of data stored on desktops, laptops, and Windows servers.
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MozyEnterprise Security
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 07 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
SUMMARY:
This white paper describes the security and privacy features of the MozyEnterprise backup service as it relates to the handling of user data.
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Video Case Study - Accounting Firm Migrates for Better Storage Solutions
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WEBCAST: Posted: 06 Mar 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
For Dixon Hughes, a large CPA firm, having complete security over their client's data is critical. View this Webcast to learn about the solutions this firm chose to help them efficiently protect their client's information and meet compl...
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Data Protection and Recovery - The Why, The How, and Who to Go To
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 04 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2006
SUMMARY:
An effective data protection and recovery strategy not only restores data that has been destroyed, or misplaced but also prevents it from falling into the wrong hands. Read this white paper to learn tips for implementing a stable data protection plan.
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DATA ENCRYPTION DEFINITION (continued):
as theart of communication. In wartime, a cipher, often incorrectlycalled a "code," can be employed to keep the enemy fromobtaining the contents of transmissions. (Technically, a codeis a means of representing a signal without the intent of keepingit secret; examples are Morse code and ASCII.) Simple ciphersinclude the substitution of letters for numbers, the rotation ofletters in the alphabet, and the "scrambling" of voicesignals by inverting the sideband
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