Making the Most of Your Security Budget (05/20/2008)

With IT spending growth projected to drop substantially this year, organizations will be faced with the challenge of meeting increasing security and compliance requirements without increasing their IT security spending. Join our complimentary webcast as we discuss various ways businesses can protect their IT assets and comply with regulations while making the most of their security dollars.

Hand in Hand: Security and Compliance (05/01/2008)

SecureWorks' Ted Keniston and Yankee Group's Sandra Palumbo discuss the importance of keeping security and compliance initiatives aligned and working toward the same goals. Listen as they discuss key guidelines, the hottest trends and the relationship between security and compliance. PDF is also available.

PCI DSS Update: SAQ Version 1.1 (04/29/2008)

On February 6, a new Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) was issued by the PCI Security Standards Council. Designed to assist merchants and service providers in evaluating their compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the new SAQ version 1.1 is significantly different than the previous version.

After April 30, merchants and service providers will be required to complete and submit a new Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to validate their compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1. Join our complimentary webcast to learn about the new SAQ and understand the impact it will have on your organization.

Building a Successful PCI Program (03/18/2008)

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 1.1 is comprised of 12 broad requirements which organizations must meet each year to maintain compliance. As with other regulations and guidelines, PCI DSS compliance cannot be achieved through technology alone. It requires establishing and maintaining a PCI Program that incorporates the appropriate policies, procedures and technology to ensure ongoing compliance through continuous protection of payment card data that is collected, stored or transmitted.

A successful PCI Program will help your organization achieve and maintain compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In this webcast we will discuss best practices you can use to develop and implement a program for PCI compliance that fits your organization's needs and requirements.

Security On Demand: SIEM as a Service (02/26/2008)

Making sense of the logs produced by all of the devices on your network is no simple task. Many organizations have purchased Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms to assist in their log monitoring efforts, only to find out that they do not have the resources or knowledge to effectively and efficiently deploy, manage and maintain the technology.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology offers strong security and compliance benefits by collecting, correlating and analyzing security data from many diverse systems across your network. In this webcast, we will discuss a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that provides proven SIEM technology on demand and full-featured SIEM solutions deployed as a service - without any management or maintenance burden.

Security Budget Considerations for 2008 (10/23/2007)

2008 is just around the corner and it looks like another challenging year for network security and compliance. Businesses are being targeted more than ever and regulations are being increasingly enforced with stiff penalties for non-compliance. From complying with industry and government regulations to protecting against the latest threats, it can be difficult to prioritize where your security dollars would be best allocated. Getting the budget approved can also be a challenge. Join us as we discuss the compliance and security factors you should consider when planning your 2008 security budget and how to demonstrate security and compliance to auditors and management.

PCI 2008 - Planning for Compliance (10/16/2007)

Improving compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is at the top of many companies list of priorities for 2008. The PCI Data Security Standard has 12 requirements for protecting cardholder data, covering network security, vulnerability management, access control and other areas. In this free, live webcast, we will discuss what companies have done and what they will be doing to comply, the PCI DSS requirements and best practices for improving your compliance in 2008.

Web Application Security (09/25/2007)

Web applications are rapidly becoming the leading vector of attack against enterprises. Complexity, customer needs and third parties are all contributing to make websites vulnerable, exposing confidential data and opening the door to intrusion. Web applications are increasingly being targeted by intruders, providing access to data and creating a stepping-stone to the rest of the network. In this free, live webcast, SecureWorks security experts will discuss how web applications are being exploited to attack enterprises and how to defend your organization against these attacks.

Social Engineering: How Attackers Are Targeting Your Employees, Partners & Customers (08/14/2007)

Helping others is part of human nature - but can you always trust the person you are trying to help? Thanks to successful social engineering attacks, many companies are now re-evaluating their helpful culture. Join us as we take an in-depth look at actual social engineering incidents - from the attacker's perspective. Find out how they operate and how your employees inadvertently help. Be prepared for the scams, tricks and cons that hackers are using to exploit your people and systems!

How Mid-Market Companies Can Deploy World-Class IT Security Defenses (03/23/2006)

Big companies are no longer the only targets for attackers. Automated hacking tools mean that intruders are constantly testing companies of all sizes and striking quickly when vulnerabilities are found. How does a mid-sized or smaller company protect itself without breaking the bank?

A Hacker (03/01/2006)

SecureWorks security experts have conducted penetration tests on hundreds of mid-sized and small businesses. Join us for this informative session as we review the leading vulnerabilities in networks as exposed by our testing and explore the best ways to eliminate them.