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Outsourcing Security Benefits, Costs, Provider Selection (3 Pages)
by Jim McLendon
Apr 11, 2002 Abstract : It's the middle of the night. A shadowed figure crouches by the window. He retrieves a menacing instrument and begins fiddling with the lock. But the intruder won't get far: the homeowners have contracted a security provider to monitor a tight alarm system-or so they thought... Benefits of Outsourcing Security Without effective security, companies risk losing money and customer trust. With good security, companies have the power to maintain stakeholder value, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. Faced with the complexity of providing effective security, many companies are turning to outsourcing. Measuring The Cost of Such an Outsourcing Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact of such a decision. Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider Guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.
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The Whys and Hows of a Security Vulnerability Assessment ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Aug 9, 2000 Abstract : TEC outlines the reasons for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment done, how a security vulnerability assessment is performed, what can be gained by enlisting the Security Vulnerability Assessment process, and what you should expect to see in a Security Vulnerability Assessment report. After all, the most important reason for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment performed is to enable corrective action. How can you know what to secure if you don't know what is insecure?
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HIPAA-Watch for Security Speeds Up Compliance Part One: Vendor and Product Information ( Pages)
by Laura Taylor
Aug 27, 2004 Abstract : HIPAA-Watch for Security is a tool designed to guide organizations through the risk analysis required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance process (US). Relevant Technologies, a leading security research and advisory firm, evaluated HIPAA-Watch for Security to verify how well it performed in guiding organizations through the HIPAA security risk analysis process.
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You Need More Than Functions and Features to Implement an ERP Package Part Two: More Tools and Summary ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 17, 2005 Abstract : This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox before proceeding with the implementation.
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You Need More Than Functions and Features to Implement an ERP Package Part One: The Administrator and Customizer ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 16, 2005 Abstract : You have selected an ERP package. Now you have to worry about implementing the software. This article looks at four categories of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox before proceeding with the implementation.
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Requirements Definition For Package Implementations ( Pages)
by Joe Strub
Jan 28, 2003 Abstract : How do you go about defining the requirements of large package systems, particularly those with the all-encompassing scope of ERP, EAM, and CRM software, and still satisfy the needs to the project team, the user community, and executive management? It’s a balancing act rivaling the circus performer trying to keep all of the plates spinning at once. While it is difficult to say one aspect of a project plan is more important than another, accurately and completely defining the needs to be fulfilled by the software is critical to the overall success of the implementation and the longevity of software. This article outlines a logical process for defining the requirements and keeping the plates spinning.
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HIPAA-Watch for Security Speeds Up Compliance Part Two: Phase III and IV, and Product and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by Laura Taylor
Aug 28, 2004 Abstract : Once the user defines compliance case boundaries and establishes the data criteria in Phases I and II, the HIPPA-Watch for Security tool begins Phase III by launching the risk analysis engine, and concludes with Phase IV, which generates the report. Using the HIPPA-Watch for Security tool can help an organization comply with the Final Security Rule and help companies understand which safeguards can generate a greater return on investment.
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Study Shows: FBI Alienates Industry Security Experts ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Aug 21, 2000 Abstract : A comprehensive study done by TechnologyEvaluation.Com has shown that, for years the FBI has been alienating industry security experts. Some of the best industry security professionals want nothing to do with helping the FBI resolve cybercrime. Recently, one of the leading Department of Justice attorneys general, well-known for expertise in successfully prosecuting cybercrime, asked TechnologyEvaluation.Com why so many security and information technology professionals snub their noses at law enforcement agencies that exist to protect our nation's vital assets - private and public. TechnologyEvaluation.Com went behind the scenes to find o
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E&Y Spins-Off eSecurity Online and Unveils Security Vulnerability Assessment Services ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jul 12, 2000 Abstract : In an effort to assist corporations in preventing security related losses, Ernst & Young announced that it is spinning off a new online security venture. The new venture's lead product line is their Security Vulnerability Assessment service.
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