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- Risk Assessment
- A report that shows assets, vulnerabilities, likelihood of damage, estimates of the costs of recovery, summaries of possible defensive measures and their costs and estimated probable savings from better protection....
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- Health and Safety Manager Lite Edition (exe)
- Health and Safety Manager HSM is a basic health and safety application based on the Health and Safety Executives '5 steps to Risk Assessment' and BS8800. The application enables users to record risk assessments, accident reports, including RIDDOR, first aid treatment, workstation assessments, equipment testing and action plans. The application...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, Application, Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management
- Software downloads 2008-01-09
- RSI Training (exe)
- Compreshensive training program and risk assessment to help prevent health problems (RSI + Upper Limb Disorders) casued by using computers. Developed with a team of physiotherapists for 'good practice' to protect against industrial injury claims. Multimedia training program teaches potential health risks from using a computer, gives posture lessons and...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, Health Care, Training, Workforce Management, Vertical Industries, Tools & Techniques, Benefits, Healthcare, Strategy, Security, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Software, Management
- Software downloads 2007-09-20
- Advanced Reaction Using Risk Assessment in Intrusion Detection Systems
- Current intrusion detection systems go beyond the detection of attacks and provide reaction mechanisms to cope with detected attacks or at least reduce their effect. Previous research works have pro-posed methods to automatically select possible countermeasures capable of ending the detected attack. But actually, countermeasures have side effects and can...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, Intrusion Detection System, Countermeasure, Attack, TELECOM Bretagne, Intrusion Detection, Security, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2007-09-02
- EU is now fine with DHS risk assessment profile program
- After balking over the Department of Homeland Securitys Automated Targeting System - a computerized screening program that creates risk assessment profiles of some 90 million passengers who enter the US - the European Union yesterday said its concerns were mollified by US officials, The Washington Post reports. An...
- Tags: SECURITY, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, risk assessment, agreement
- Blog posts 2007-01-12
- EFF sues DHS over risk assessment data collection
- The Department of Homeland Securitys Automated Targeting System ATS has come under fire after a notice in the Federal Register revealed that the agency was creating "risk assessments" of air travelers. The latest fuel on that fire is a lawsuit filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation against the...
- Tags: Privacy, Homeland security, Government technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Blog posts 2006-12-19
- According to a Washington Post article, the Department of Homeland Security violated a congressional funding ban when it continued to develop a computerized program that creates risk assessments of travelers entering and leaving the United States. "Clearly the law prohibits testing or development" of such computer programs, said...
- Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Blog posts 2006-12-11
- U.S. to create 'risk assessments' of air passengers
- U.S. to create 'risk assessments' of air passengersAccess to Risk RatingsIf you have access to your credit rating, you should also have access to information and ratings DHS has give you. I agree with Mr. Scobel's comments in the article "The government is preparing to give millions of law-abiding citizens...
- Tags: Vertical industries, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, SECURITY, government, risk assessment
- Discussion threads 2006-12-05
- Risk Management Information System (exe)
- RMIS provides the framework for fulfilling the legal requirement for Risk Assessments and encompasses a unique and intuitive system for completing a Risk Assessment. Integrated cost analysis, accident and incident statistic links and a change management tool make RMIS an effective and intelligent Risk Assessment tool. The proactive task management...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, Risk Management, RMIS, RMIS Risk Assessment System, Change Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Productivity, Leadership, Security, Management
- Software downloads 2006-10-31
- TechRepublic Pro's Internet Usage Policy
- Numerous studies indicate personal Internet use at work is the leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace. In addition, personal use of the Internet can introduce viruses, trigger spyware infestation, and aid hackers' attempts to obtain sensitive and confidential data. This policy's purpose is to ensure that every...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, Policy, Internet, Tools & Techniques, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Strategy, Viruses And Worms, Management
- Download resources 2006-08-20
- Will banks make federal Web security deadline?
- By way of its sister publication ComputerWorld, InfoWorld has a report card on how banks are doing in terms of meeting a multifactor online banking authentication deadline that was issued by the Feds last October. But after reading the report, you can't help but wonder if the banking industry...
- Tags: bank, authentication, online banking
- Blog posts 2006-07-31
- TechRepublic's Remote Access Policy
- Your users need to access your network from another location. To help, you've set up a VPN to allow remote access. Here's a policy you can put in place to give to users who need remote access. It includes a policy you can customize to meet your needs as well...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Policy, Remote Access, Tools & Techniques, Telecommunications, Strategy, Security, Management
- Download resources 2006-07-13
- TechRepublic's E-mail Usage Policy
- Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers' attempts to illegally obtain sensitive and confidential data. This policy's purpose is to ensure that every employee, contractor, and...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Policy, E-mail, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Security, Online Communications, Management
- Download resources 2006-07-13
- TechRepublic's Data Retention Policy
- The organization is subject to data retention requirements resulting from a mix of legal, industry, and business mandates. These data retention requirements govern the storage of the organization's information, records, and data. Regulations dictate that different data types be stored for specific periods. They also dictate the media storage format...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Organization, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Regulations, Security, Management, Government
- Download resources 2006-07-13
- TechRepublic's Data Protection Policy
- Your organization is subject to a mix of strict legal, ethical, and self-imposed mandates that protect all of the organization's information, records, and data from improper, inappropriate, illegal, and/or illicit use. The security and protection of organization data and employee, partner, and customer privacy are paramount. The Data Protection...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Data Protection, Policy, Data Protection Policy, Disaster Recovery, Tools & Techniques, Backups, Strategy, Security, Data Management, Management
- Download resources 2006-07-13
- TechRepublic's Portable Storage Policy
- Portable storage devices--including flash memory-based "thumb" drives, portable audio players (such as Apple Corp.'s iPod) and external hard drives--present numerous and significant security threats. As such, this Portable Storage Policy ensures organization data and systems are protected as required by legal and industry regulations. The Portable Storage Policy exists...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Policy, Portable Storage Policy, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Security, Storage, Management, Hardware
- Download resources 2006-07-13
- TechRepublic's IT Hardware and Software Purchasing Policy
- Your IT Budget is tight. You want to get the most bang for your IT buck. That's where the IT Hardware and Software Purchasing Policy can help. This policy's purpose is to help properly set the boundaries for purchasing new hardware and software. It includes a policy you can...
- Tags: Software, Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Policy, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Security, Management
- Download resources 2006-07-11
- TechRepublic's Wireless Communications Policy
- Wireless networks are becoming more and more popular. They're also an easy way for hackers and competitors to hack your network if improperly configured or used. This policy's purpose is to help determe if, how, and when employees may use wireless networking. It includes a policy you can customize...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Network, Wireless Communication, Policy, Tools & Techniques, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Strategy, Security, Management
- Download resources 2006-06-21
- TechRepublic's Storage Security Policy
- Safely retaining and securing data is an important aspect of an effective security strategy. Business demands, increased user requirements and even compliance concerns (i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley) have created a need for a comprehensive Storage Security Policy. This policy's purpose is to preserve the organization's critical data from damage, disaster, and...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Compliance, Storage, Policy, Business, Tools & Techniques, Security, Management
- Download resources 2006-06-13
- TechRepublic's Software Installation Policy
- Installation of unauthorized computer programs and software, including files downloaded and accessed on the Internet, can easily and quickly introduce serious, fast-spreading security vulnerabilities. Unauthorized software programs, even those seemingly provided by reputable vendors and trusted companies, can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers' attempts to illegally obtain...
- Tags: Software, Risk Assessment, TechRepublic Inc., Computer, Tools & Techniques, Productivity, Security, Management
- Download resources 2006-06-06
- Taking the Guesswork Out of Security: SecurityNOW!
- CIOview, in collaboration with ISECOM, has developed a software product that leads through a structured interview process. In a matter of minutes it will determine the current security risk. In fact, it even will provide a Risk Assessment Value RAV, a standardized method of risk assessment commonly required by banking...
- Tags: Risk Assessment, CIOview, Tools & Techniques, Banking, Security, Strategy, Management, Financial Services
- White papers 2005-08-30
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