Archived Webcasts

Vulnerability Management for Managers (08/24/2010)

Many managers and even many IT staff may not understand what vulnerabilities really are and how to manage them.  Vulnerabilities are different from traditional issues like viruses and spam; they can be exploited by attackers unless the exposures are eliminated.  Having a better understanding of vulnerabilities translates into knowing how they impact overall risk.  Join Allen Vance, the Senior Product Manager at SecureWorks responsible for Application and Data Security services for this educational webcast; he has CISSP certification and 25 years experience in security and systems development.

Demo of an Advanced Security Portal (07/20/2010)

The purpose of a security portal is to present actionable security intelligence and reporting. This allows you to easily identify the steps you should to take to address threats and vulnerabilities in a systematic fashion that is aligned with your business and compliance priorities.

Join Tim Heagarty, SecureWorks Security Engineer, as he presents the SecureWorks security portal and takes you on a guided tour of the portal's capabilities, including newly enhanced functions. Learn how our system tickets and processes over 11 billion events a day. In addition, Rick Talford, VP of Product Management, will answer your questions during the Q&A session.  Attendees will be given private access to the Demo Client Portal for up to two weeks.

Social Engineering: The Dark Art (06/08/2010)

A Social Engineering attack is an attempt to find – and exploit -- human vulnerabilities in your security system. These attacks can take many forms, but all of them focus on the employees and processes in your organization. Educating your employees about these scenarios is key to developing and maintaining a strong security program.

Join Beau Woods, SecureWorks Solutions Architect, as he takes you through the social engineering techniques the bad guys use and makes recommendations on how you can minimize their chances of success.

Web Application Security: A Comprehensive Approach (05/25/2010)

Web applications are one of the fastest growing point of attack for cybercrime. According to SecureWorks' Counter Threat Unit^SM research team, the largest increase in new vunerabilities during the first quarter of 2010 was due to site-specific and implementation specific Web application weaknesses . Join us for this free webcast as we discuss how to secure web applications with a balanced, defense-in-depth approach that minimizes risk.

Log Monitoring Best Practice – Get Beyond the Network Layer (03/09/2010)

A sound log management approach defines what your company needs to monitor and retain in order to satisfy both security and compliance needs. For this reason, it is critical that organizations focus not only on network logs, but also the logs from hosts and applications that support critical business processes. Join SecureWorks as we discuss how to develop a more effective log management strategy that addresses your security and compliance requirements.

Social Media Security (02/23/2010)

Social networking websites are some of the most trafficked sites on the Internet. The increase in popularity and activity of these sites has created new risks to not only individuals but also organizations. The same properties that make these sites attractive communication tools also make them well-suited for malicious activity. Join Ben Feinstein, a Director on SecureWorks' highly regarded research team, the Counter Threat Unit(TM), as he discusses risks and attacks on social networking systems and examples of recent Twitter scams.  Mr. Feinstein has over a decade of experience designing and implementing security-related information systems and extensive expertise in IDS/IPS, digital forensics, incident response and secure messaging.

Security in a New Era of Threats (01/07/2010)

Podcast

In this podcast, Jon Ramsey, CTO at SecureWorks, addresses an array of security issues currently facing businesses, including security in the cloud, insider attacks, securing mobile devices and how to manage spam and malware. The story of a CEO whose Gmail account was hacked eventually leading to the loss of $1 million will shock you.

The transcript of this podcast is available here.

Best Practices for Windows Log Monitoring (12/10/2009)

Many organizations rely on Windows systems for key business processes and data support, making them a key source of security and compliance information. Monitoring the audit logs across these systems enables you to quickly identify and thwart malicious activity. However, performing effective log monitoring requires the right mix of technology, expertise and resources.  Join SecureWorks as we discuss the right log monitoring approach to help keep your organization efficient and compliant.

Testing and Training – Imperatives for Maintaining a Strong Security Posture (11/19/2009)

By orchestrating proactive security practices, your organization can increase system-wide security and compliance. Penetration tests or "pen tests" are a vital part of this process. By subjecting your system to a simulated real-world attack, you can identify the extent to which your system is vulnerable to an actual determined attack. Another vital part in maintaining a strong security posture is educating your employees about information security; security breaches often occur due to human error and lax attitudes about security procedures. Join SecureWorks as we discuss the Pen Testing Process and Security Awareness Training for all of your company’s employees and your IT staff.

Comprehensive Web App Protection (09/24/2009)

According to Gartner, "80% of organizations will experience an application security incident by 2010." Regulators have also recognized the risk that insecure Web applications pose. Many compliance mandates including PCI, FFIEC, NERC CIP, FISMA and others now require organizations to secure their Web applications and protect them from attack. To protect against Web application threats, organizations must go beyond traditional network defenses. Join us for a free webcast as we discuss how SecureWorks provides businesses with comprehensive security for their Web applications.

Elevated Risk: How to Protect Against the Increasing Insider Threat (07/23/2009)

With growing financial pressures, staff reductions and economic uncertainty, the risk of malicious activity by trusted individuals is greater than ever. Join us for a free webcast as we discuss how you can cost-effectively reduce the risk your organization faces from rogue employees, contractors and others with access to sensitive systems and data.

Staying Secure in a Down Economy (05/07/2009)

Budget cuts are inevitable during an economic downturn. However, organizations still have to stay ahead of hackers and malicious insiders even while trimming back security spending. This means doing more with less to protect their assets from today’s threats. Join our complimentary webcast as we discuss pragmatic ways that organizations of all sizes can make the most of their security resources.

PCI DSS 1.2: Getting on the Path to Compliance (11/18/2008)

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 1.2 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. Join our free webcast as we discuss how to build a successful PCI Program that will help your organization achieve and maintain compliance with the PCI DSS version 1.2.

Aligning Your Security Program with Your Business (09/23/2008)

Understanding the impact of security issues on your business is essential to aligning your security program with business objectives. Recognizing the potential risks to your business processes allows you to prioritize security operations and allocate resources to more effectively manage those risks. In this complimentary webcast, we will discuss best practices for determining the business impact of security risks.