Tech Center SMB Security
Dark Reading's SMB Security Tech Center is your portal to all the news, best practices, and product information related to the management of security in small and mid-sized enterprises. Written for those who have responsibility for data security in smaller organizations, the SMB Security Tech Center is a single community dedicated to the discussion of security threats, challenges, and strategies in enterprises where there is no full-time security staff.
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John H. SawyerNew Metasploit Tools Help Find Security Blind Spots
Upcoming vSploit modules for the Metasploit Framework imitate compromised or vulnerable hosts in the network.
News
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Even SMBs Should Look To Log Management For Security
A firewall, patch procedure, anti-malware and, possibly, an IDS are a good start. But to detect breaches, small and medium businesses should focus on logging activity and looking out for suspicious behavior
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5 Ways For SMBs To Boost Security But Not Costs
Straight-shooting advice--and some out-of-the-box thinking--on how smaller companies can save money on security while doing it better
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Managing Mobile Security In Small And Midsize Businesses
Wireless devices are a boon to SMB productivity -- and a nightmare for security. Here are some tips for securing them
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Lawsuits Bring Clarity To SMBs In Corporate Account Takeovers
Small businesses have had millions of dollars stolen from their accounts by online thieves; court cases have started creating a clear picture of responsibilities
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Security Outsourcing For The Small Business
When you're too small to have a security staff, a third-party provider can help. Here's how to make the connection
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- Four Ways To Strengthen SMB Password Security
- Small Suppliers Must Beef Up Security
- SMBs Unprepared For Security Breaches
- Tale Of Two Compromises Provides Lessons For SMBs
- 10 Free SMB Security Tools
By The Numbers
Antivirus and Antispam Still Dominates SMB Spend
According to a survey of 1,356 SMB IT pros, 54 percent reported they spent on upgrades/renewals of their antivirus or antispam technologies during the second half of 2012.
SOURCE: Spiceworks State of SMB 2012
Commentary
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New Metasploit Tools Help Find Security Blind Spots
Upcoming vSploit modules for the Metasploit Framework imitate compromised or vulnerable hosts in the network
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WAFs Have Benefits, But Are Not A Security Cure-all
WAFs can provide a good layer of defense against attacks, but they can't solve all Web app-sec problems the way vendors would like you to think
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Logging Isn't Hard -- Getting Started Is
The biggest hurdle for SMBs with logging is taking the first step
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Dark Reading Revamps SMB Security Tech Center
By Tim Wilson
As cybercriminals take aim at small businesses, Dark Reading offers new coverage
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Dark Reading Reports
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Managing Mobile Security in Small and Midsize Businesses
When it comes to mobile security, some concerns are common across all organizations. One of the biggest is the surge in the use of personal devices for business purposes - otherwise known as BYOD. However, the challenges for SMBs are heightened because these organizations often lack resources and expertise. In this Dark Reading report, we examine mobile security risks that are unique to SMBs and provide recommendations for tackling the problems.
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Security Outsourcing For the Small Business
Security is a big issue, especially for small and midsize businesses, and it often makes sense for resource-constrained SMBs to look outside their own IT ranks for support. In this Dark Reading report, we examine the types of outsourced services available and provide advice to SMBs about evaluating their own needs and readiness to establish partnerships with third-party security providers. We also recommend ways to leverage existing products and services so that security budgets can be more effectively allocated.
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Five Security Tools Every Small Business Must Have
SMBs may not have the IT resources that their bigger peers do, but they do have the same responsibilities when it comes to security. Fortunately, SMBs can build a strong security posture using a few key products, many of which are free. In this report, Dark Reading examines the challenges that SMBs face when it comes to security and recommends the five security tools every SMB must have.
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Top Ten Reasons Why SMBs Need Business-Grade Security
SMBs require comprehensive protection from security threats. Download, "Top Ten Reasons Why SMBs Need Business-Grade Security" to see how SMBs are fortifying their defenses by opting for paid solutions that offer better security and superior economic value.
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2013 Performance Benchmark Testing Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 vs. Five Competitors
Security threats are on the rise for small businesses. Download, "2013 Performance Benchmark Testing Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 vs. Five Competitors" and access the performance test results comparing one major security solution against its five competitors.
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Internet Security Threat Report 2013 Volume 18
For cyber attackers, SMBs are considered the path of least resistance, used as a steppingstone to breach larger companies. Download the "Internet Security Threat Report 2013 Volume 18" which provides SMBs with information they require to better protect their business.
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Is Online Backup Right for your Business? Eight Reasons to Consider Protecting your Data with a Hybrid Backup Solution
SMBs are not protecting their data adequately. Download, "Is Online Backup Right for your Business? Eight Reasons to Consider Protecting your Data with a Hybrid Backup Solution" to learn how SMBs can benefit from cloud-based and hybrid backup solutions.
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Don't wait until it's Too Late: Choose Next-Generation Backup to Protect Your Business From Disaster
Whether via the cloud or a hybrid option, SMBs need a plan to protect their data. Download, "Don't Wait until it's too Late: Choose Next-Generation Backup to Protect Your Business from Disaster" to learn about comprehensive disaster recovery for SMBs.
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In This Issue
- The Future Of Web Authentication: Password technology is out of steam. We need safer ways to prove who's who online.
- Rethink ID Management: If the technology continues to improve, it might soon be OK for all of us to be one person on the Web.