Over time, many organisations have responded to the latest security challenge with the implementation of a new security product, resulting in a complex array of siloed security tools. These can often prove ineffective and impact on a business’ ability to drive innovation. There’s a much more strategic way to respond to your security needs. Protection isn’t simply a case of preventing the most publicised threats of the day. Your approach should be far more holistic, more integrated.
It’s important to understand and prioritise the security risk management activities that make the most sense for your organisation. With this insight, IT teams can focus on the crucial job of mitigating risks. Otherwise, companies may over-emphasise certain risks, leading to wasted resources and efforts or perhaps under-emphasise others, therefore exposing the organisation
In essence there are six key security areas, and within each it’s critical to define and manage the maximum level of acceptable risk. Granted, no organisation can remove all risk, but you can - and should - objectively analyse risk in the context of your business goals. .
Solutions customised to your requirements
IBM’s security solutions are rooted in the strategic insight and product and service development of their X-Force Threat Analysis Service (X-Force T.A.S). This is a world-renowned security intelligence service, delivering tailored information and able to cover a wide array of security threats. X-Force T.A.S. also helps to protect networks by discovering software vulnerabilities and analysing global online threats.
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Security Compliance - Agent Blue
Synchronise security resources and compliance objectives in order to deliver integrated, cost effective information security, underpinned by core processes and technology.
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Identity & Access Management - Agent Yellow
Ensure only designated people across an organisation and supply chain have access to authorised data and tools, whilst blocking all others.
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Information & Data Security - Agent Red
Support widespread electronic collaboration, whilst having processes in place to protect, classify, and prioritise critical data.
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Application Security - Agent Green
Pre-emptively protect business-critical applications and processes from external and internal threats throughout the entire lifecycle - from design through to production.
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Network, Server & Endpoint Security - Agent Grey
Stay ahead of emerging threats with proactive threat and vulnerability monitoring and management of an organisation’s network, server and endpoints.
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Physical Security - Agent Black
Protect physical assets from security threats as part of an overall infrastructure security strategy.
Case studies
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- X-Force 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report
In depth X-Force analysis of 2009 security threats.
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