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Welcome again to the latest VIOPOINT newsletter. In this issue you can review topics ranging from data leakage and IT security spending trends to new technology product offerings from our partners. VIOPOINT is also very pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Zscaler, a global leader in cloud security. Enjoy this newsletter and please contact us with any questions or feedback.

Sincerely,

Mark Murphy
Chief Operating Officer

Consultant’s Corner: Understanding Data Leakage

Before you can prevent data leakage from your organization you have to understand the various ways your organization deals with critical or sensitive data. Our Security Director provides insight on how best to tackle this problem.
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IT Security Spending Trends Upward as Firms Target Compliance

After a challenging year in 2010, the economy is clearly trending in a positive direction as we move into the second quarter of 2011; this trend has a real impact on the plans for funding IT security initiatives. According to Forrester Research, about 14% of an organization’s IT operating budget will be devoted to security in 2011….up from 13.4% for the same expenses in 2010. Click here to read more

Keeping Pace with Evolving Threats

It should come as no surprise that exploiting web application vulnerabilities can result in the massive disclosure of user records. In the case of SQL injections, security professionals have been aware of these attacks for over ten years, yet…… Click here to read more

New from Q1 Labs: QRadar Risk Manager

Have you wondered if a change to your network infrastructure would create a vulnerability? Most organizations follow a strict change control process before introducing new components into their network environment. While these procedures help the organization understand what areas will be affected, they do not quantify the potential vulnerabilities that could also result from the change. Q1 Labs recently announced their Risk Manager solution that is designed to address this very issue. Click here to read more

First Quarter - 2011

VIOPOINT Partners with Zscaler to Provide Cloud Security

VIOPOINT is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Zscaler, a global leader in cloud security.

An established front-runner for in-the-cloud security, Zscaler delivers both web and email security using their Global Cloud Infrastructure. With Zscaler, there is no hardware or software to purchase; customers pay a subscription based fee for ground-breaking, high performance technology that filters data through a web security cloud. Zscaler’s solution is advantageous for both large enterprises and medium to small businesses allowing them to secure their employees on any device, anywhere in the world, for a much lower cost than traditional solutions. Organizations all over the world are adopting this new security model because of the increasingly mobile workforce, constantly evolving web threats and the need to reduce costs.

VIOPOINT recently co-sponsored a Zscaler webinar titled, “Is a $1 Smartphone App a Million Dollar Liability?” featuring Phil Hochmuth, Program Manager at IDC and Dr. Amit Sinha, CTO of Zscaler. These experts discuss the challenges and solutions around mobile security. Below is a link to the recorded version to watch at your leisure.

www.zscaler.com/idcwebcast20110223.html

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