| Publisher | IBM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Date added | 07 Mar 2008 | |
| Topics | Diagnostics and Analysis, Network Security, Security Management, Security Tools, Best Practices | ||
| Downloads | 38 | ||
Security issues can affect virtually every area of your business—from your physical facilities to your network—and all can benefit from a thorough vulnerability assessment. This IBM white paper discusses the importance of penetration testing and other types of security assessments, including:
- Security policy gap assessments
- Application security assessments
- Regulatory compliance gap assessments
- Network architecture assessments
- Information security assessments
- Physical security assessments
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