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Access Control

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ALSO CALLED: Web Access Control, Identity Management and Access Control, User Provisioning, ACLs, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Access Control, NAC, Network Access Control, Access Control Lists, and IAM
DEFINITION: An access control list (ACL) is a table that tells a computer operating system which access rights each user has to a particular system object, such as a file directory or individual file. Each object has a security attribute that identifies its access control list. The list has an entry for each system user with access privileges. The most common  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Access Control
How (and Why) to Get Going with Windows Vista Adoption
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: There is a lot of misinformation about Windows Vista in a managed IT environment. This article is intended to clear up misperceptions and provide an honest and frank assessment of the challenges and benefits of Windows Vista for IT professionals.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Five Windows Vista Adoption Gotchas and How to Get past Them
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Windows Vista comes with big changes over XP, and deployment is likely to have some rough spots. This paper contains lessons learned "from the trenches" of previous deployments and is intended to help with the most challenging aspects of Vi...
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Converged Network Security for Dummies
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
BOOK: This Dummies piece focuses on securing the enteprise converged network through a multi-layered security model.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Forrester Research Oracle Database Security 11g: Data Masking Webcast
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of using data masking products, such as Oracle Data Masking, to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or regulated data.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Oracle Database 11g Security with Forrester: Access Control Webcast
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of implementing strong internal database controls.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Best Practices for Selecting and Deploying LAN Security
sponsored by ConSentry Networks
WHITE PAPER: Undertaking a LAN security project can be a bit overwhelming, but by following these best practices, you'll be able to take a broader, more comprehensive view of the requirements and simplify your deployment.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Top 5 Reasons Why Network Admission Control (NAC) Is Not Enough
sponsored by ConSentry Networks
WHITE PAPER: Network admission control (NAC) provides a strong baseline for protecting who can access your network, but most NAC solutions fail to provide adequate user and application control.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Hackers Announce Open Season on Web 2.0 Users and Browsers
sponsored by Purewire
WHITE PAPER: This paper details how the emergence of Web 2.0 has created a fertile threat environment for malware writers and distributors to spread their wares and offers a solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Achieving PCI Compliance without Appliance Sprawl: Securing Web Applications and Databases with Crossbeam Solutions
sponsored by Crossbeam Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn about the many benefits of Crossbeam Solutions, including how it helps customers consolidate anywhere from 20 to 50 separate appliances into one highly available, scalable system.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Layering Enterprise Security with Next Generation Access Management
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the next generation of identity and access management technologies and get tips for successfully deploying these systems.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 04 Dec 2008, 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT)
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Securing Physical and Virtual IT Assets without Hardware Firewalls or VLANs
sponsored by Apani
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will examine the challenges of traditional security approaches and reveal the many advantages of software-based access management.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Published: 18 Nov 2008
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Simplifying the Scope of the PCI Audit: How Cross-Platform Server Isolation Helps Retailers Achieve Compliance
sponsored by Apani
WHITE PAPER: This paper will describe how Apani EpiForce can solve key aspects of the PCI compliance challenge.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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Efficiently Isolating Contractors from Sensitive Data: The Many Advantages of Software-based Contractor Isolation
sponsored by Apani
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will examine contractor security trends and reveal the many advantages of software-based contractor isolation.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Preparing for Cloud Computing: The Managed Services Revolution
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the drivers for cloud computing, especially for communications service providers, and looks at the challenges that cloud computing infrastructures must address and key management components providers need to put in place.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 17 Nov 2008
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Using Software-as-a-Service for Security & Compliance: Why On-Demand is in High Demand
sponsored by Alert Logic
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how SaaS can help your company achieve PCI DSS compliance without increasing the burden on your budget or IT staff.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 09 Dec 2008, 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT)
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The Fundamentals of Compliance
sponsored by Novell Inc.
WEBCAST: Government and industry regulations have turned identity and access management strategies into a fundamental aspect of data security. However, implementing these tools to maximize your compliance efforts can be an expensive and time-consuming challenge.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 11 Dec 2008, 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT)
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Implementing Secure Internet Single Sign-on: Standalone Server Vs Open Source Toolkits
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper presents the results of a study that examines two federated identity technology options and provides steps for implementation.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008
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Software as a Service: What You Should Consider When Moving to SaaS
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
EBOOK: Check out this expert eBook and learn about the current trends in the SaaS market and find out how these services can help your company thrive in today's difficult economy.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Best Practices for User Management on the System i
sponsored by Safestone
WHITE PAPER: The act of user management is to decide how much access users need to data, making it seem that user management is merely an administration function within the organization.
Posted: 10 Nov 2008 | Published: 07 Nov 2008
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360 Network Access Control with TippingPoint NAC
sponsored by TippingPoint
WHITE PAPER: NAC is an intelligent network solution that can identify devices trying to enter a network, perform integrity checks on those devices and grant conditional access to specific location or resources based on the integrated network access policy.
Posted: 10 Nov 2008 | Published: 10 Nov 2008
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Database Auditing Tools and Strategies
sponsored by SenSage Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper is to introduce the current options available for database auditing and trade-offs using each.
Posted: 10 Nov 2008 | Published: 30 Oct 2008
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Securing Data in Motion - Part Four
sponsored by Symantec Corporation and Iron Mountain Digital and Websense and Lumension Security and Utimaco Safeware
VIDEOCAST: In part four of this videocast series Pete Lindstrom, Senior Analyst for Burton Group discusses the tools and techniques needed to secure data in motion.
Posted: 07 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 07 Nov 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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What Works in Intrusion Detection and Prevention
sponsored by Sourcefire
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Check out this white paper and find out more about an effective intrusion defense system (IDS) that can help your company meet compliance requirements and effectively secure your corporate environment.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Published: 01 May 2007
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Securing the Common Point of Failure in IT Risk Controls
sponsored by Cyber-Ark Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to better understand the poor state of high-privilege access management and the potential security and audit failure points that threaten organizations worldwide.
Posted: 05 Nov 2008 | Published: 05 Nov 2008
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Multi-factor Authentication in Managed Security Services and SaaS Deployments
sponsored by Arcot Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about current trends in multi-factor authentication strategies, such as Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployments.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Top Five Strategies for Combating Modern Threats - Is Anti-virus Dead?
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about the security implications of modern threats, where emerging technologies can add real value, and five key strategies for ensuring solid malware protection.
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 | Published: 28 Oct 2008
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ACCESS CONTROL DEFINITION (continued): …  privileges include the ability to read a file (or all the files in a directory), to write to the file or files, and to execute the file (if it is an executable file, or program). Microsoft Windows NT/2000, Novell's NetWare, Digital's OpenVMS, and UNIX-based systems are among the operating systems that use access control lists. The list is implemented differently by each operating system.

In Windows NT/2000, an access control list (ACL) is associated with each system object. Each ACL has one or more access control entries (ACEs) consisting … 
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