SpartanTec, Inc.

June 2011

June 2011: Threats, Leadership, and Hotbeds

Google, RSA, Lockheed and Sony Hacked! Will You Be Next?
Anatomy of recent cyber attacks, and how cloud security can protect you

Several bold, high-profile cyber attacks have recently been perpetrated against some of the most technology and security savvy companies. Hackers continue to leverage the Web and email as a way to get a foot into the door of enterprises.

Your users access your company’s network and data from multiple devices, and different locations. In this borderless, mobile world, on-premise network security solutions simply cannot extend to every location to protect your users, your network, or your intellectual property.

Join leading security experts as they discuss the anatomy of these recent cyber attacks, what we can learn from them, and how a cloud security solution for Web and email can protect your enterprise from today’s sophisticated attacks.
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Advanced Persistent Threats: From FUD to Fact

You’ve heard it on the news – now, let’s define it. What is an APT? How is it the same and different compared to a targeted attack? And most importantly, what do you need to do to keep your company out of the headlines?

We are starting a multipart discussion and want you to join the conversation.

The Next Hotbed for Cybercrime Activity is… Canada?!

Canada is the new launch pad for cyber criminals. Just how hopping is Canada? Check out our research – there was a 300 percent increase in hosted crimeware and much more…

Unlocked Industry Commentary

6 Reasons why InfoSec should not report to IT
by Planet Heidi

It’s not a strict compliance requirement (tho it sneaks into Separation of Duty under SOX) but generally it’s a bad idea for the Information Security Functions to report to any of the IT management divisions. At best, maybe the head ISO can report to the CTO but anything lower down the line is a bad idea. Why?
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Ask not what the security industry can do for you, but what you can do for the security industry
by Alan Shimel

I read an article in Forbes recently by David Lowenstein the CEO and co-founder of Federated Networks and Risu Na the CTO and co-founder of Federated Networks. The article states that there is a growing crisis of confidence in computer security. In fact the authors are much harsher than that...
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EVENT:
The State of Data Security: Defending Against New Risks and Staying Compliant
June 23rd @2pm ET / 11am PT

Since 2005, security breaches have compromised more than 500 million US records.
As an IT manager, you must take a look at the risks of potential data loss and create a security plan that helps you stay compliant with data protection rules and regulations.

Join Chris Pace, Product Marketing Manager with Sophos to learn about the state of data security.

He’ll discuss these key topics and more:

What data you need to protect and why
What a data breach will cost your organization
Strategies for safeguarding your data
Data protection technologies and solutions

We Guard Your Assets!

SpartanTec, Inc. provides IT security solutions across all industries, including Educational, State Government and Commercial organizations.

Choose SpartanTec, Inc. as your IT security provider. We'll help you manage the complexity of security. We'll help you to Reduce your IT costs and guide you to achieve compliance.

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