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Network Security Glossary How to Approach an IT Security Assessment Building a Security Compliance Program Calculating the Cost of a Security Breach Making the Case for Security Spending Your 10 Biggest Network Security Worries Developing a Sense of Security Resource Center - Learn More Overview Gateway and Network Remote Access Options and resources to meet your needs. Strong protocols protect more than just your network. CDW-G Security Compliance and Policy Management Solutions For more information about CDW-G's security compliance and policy management solutions, click Read More to expand each section below. What is Security Compliance and Policy Management? Security compliance and policy management is the practice of following established protocols to protect data confidentiality, prevent unauthorized access to information, and to comply with policies required by audits, regulatory acts and international standards. [+] Read More Security compliance and policy management is the practice of following established protocols to protect data confidentiality, prevent unauthorized access to information, and to comply with policies required by audits, regulatory acts and international standards. Over the past few years the press has been buzzing about security compliance and policy management. Most of that attention has been negative—more and more we hear about companies who have experienced a data security breach. As they struggle to restore their reputation and reassure customers and clients, they are vulnerable to large fines and even lawsuits. Other press has been centered on the vast number of regulations companies must adhere to, making it appear like security compliance is an endless matrix of rules and policies. Due to this complexity, most companies feel the task of undertaking a security compliance and policy management program is too overwhelming a task and have adopted a wait-and-see approach. The fact is, however, that many of these regulations are good security practices and compliance is not as complex as it may seem. Guidelines outlined in these regulations often provide a blueprint that can be easily incorporated into internal security management policies. [-] Collapse How Can I Improve My Security Compliance and Policies? Every organization should have a well-defined security management policy in place. The plan should be as specific as possible, addressing such questions as: [+] Read More Every organization should have a well-defined security management policy in place. The plan should be as specific as possible, addressing such questions as: • User access levels - who can access what, and when can they access it? • What remote access security protocols are in place? • How are security updates deployed? • Which applications are run on servers and clients? Next, the policy should identify the current security posture, define a remediation plan, execute the remediation and repeat the process. Since your organization, technology and security threats are constantly changing and evolving, so will your compliance posture. It is important to remember that your security policies will always be a moving target. In addition to security compliance, many entities have to comply with specific e-mail archive and data retention regulations. Your CDW-G account team can help you with archiving solutions. Other security compliance and policy management tools include: Policy Management Software - Policy management software can greatly ease the administration and audit trail of security management. Often these products come pre-loaded with common regulatory policy definitions such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and Payment Card Industry (PCI). Some policy management software provides the capability to add policies specific to your organization. Once the security policies and measured are defined, the software will check each user and endpoint against the policies to determine which areas are in compliance and which require remediation. Some fixes may be as simple as installing the latest OS patch on a user's machine or redefining user rights for a transferred employee. An important feature of policy management software is its reporting capabilities. Reports can provide an audit trail to show what your security compliance posture was six months ago and where it is today. This is an extremely beneficial tool for executive leadership and legal teams. Event Logging - With event logging, you can create an accurate account of user activity—which users accessed which systems, viewed what Internet websites, when and for how long—an important component of network security. [-] Collapse How Will Improved Security Compliance and Policy Management Benefit Me? Implementing, maintaining, and revisiting solid compliance and policy management programs are key to your organization's operational and financial security, and can yield significant benefits: [+] Read More Implementing, maintaining, and revisiting solid compliance and policy management programs are key to your organization's operational and financial security, and can yield significant benefits: Increased Productivity - Compliance software can automatically detect and remediate security vulnerabilities, freeing up IT staff to focus on strategic issues. Limit Liability - Adherence to solid security protocols reduces the risk of intrusion, data loss, and other security breaches. Cost Savings - Solid, detailed reporting can reduce audit time and expense. [-] Collapse How Can CDW-G Help Me Get Started? CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to security compliance and policy management that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds:  [+] Read More CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to security compliance and policy management that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds. Step 1: Engage Your Account Manager Your CDW-G account manager and storage specialists will work with you to assess your current and future environment, and deliver a solution that includes the right mix of hardware, software and services. Step 2: Assess and Design We begin by taking an environmental profile of your network—including types of users, applications and endpoints—along with your Security Assessment results. Using this detailed study, CDW-G will provide a best-in-class solution based upon proven best practices. Step 3: Implement CDW-G takes a comprehensive approach to implementation, installation and integration. Working together, we will design detailed configurations for your future environment, drawing from our enormous in-stock inventory. We work with multiple providers to deliver a solution that fits seamlessly into your IT environment. We also offer complete software configuration and installation. Step 4: Manage CDW-G's commitment to your security compliance and policy management solution continues long after your purchase. Certified technicians offer 24 x 7 telephone support for ongoing management needs, and you can always access online tech support through your My Account tab above. The My Account area also serves as a round-the-clock extension of your account manager: detailing your pricing, order status, account history and more. [-] Collapse