Security: Definition and additional resources from BNET
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BNET Business Dictionary

Business Definition for: Security

  • a tradable financial asset, for example, a bond, stock, or a warrant
  • the collateral for a loan or other borrowing

Wiktionary Definition for: Security

  • #the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially
  • #something that secures
  • #an organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order
  • #something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation
  • # finance proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments
  • # finance property temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan

Additional Resources

Former U.S. Cyber Security Czar Richard Clarke and Noted Security Experts Discuss Data Security at Application Security, Inc. Event
Exclusive Wall Street Panel Highlights Database Security Risks and Best Practices for Fortune 500 Companies
Tags: Application Security Inc., data security, security
Research articles 2006-11-28
eEye Digital Security Introduces Blink® Professional - The Industry's Most Powerful Endpoint Security Software
Leading Enterprise Security Vendor Consolidates Critical Security Functions Into a Single, Centrally Managed Agent to Create Unified Client Security
Tags: industry
Research articles 2006-10-23
ADT Security Services and Qwest Ink Agreement
Security Solution Combines Home Security and Internet Security to Help Protect Homes inside and Out
Tags: agreement, Qwest Communications Inc.
Research articles 2007-10-04
LAYERED SECURITY
the Department of Homeland Security speaks of a layered security strategy, in which the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection work with private, state, and local agencies to cooperate on a system of various security measures that are designed to protect three phases of the journey: overseas, in...
Tags: security
Research articles 2005-05-01
Tenable Network Security Releases Tenable Security Center 3.0
COLUMBIA, Md. -- Tenable Network Security, Inc., a leading developer of enterprise security software solutions, today announces the release of the Tenable Security Center 3.0 formerly known as the Lightning Console for general availability. Tenable's Security Center 3.0 unifies vulnerability and security event management through an asset-based architecture providing the...
Tags: Tenable Network Security Inc.
Research articles 2006-04-05
Cyber Security R&D: Portfolio Overview
This presentation focuses on the different cyber security R&D portfolios. It defines the scope of cyber security R&D portfolio, and analyzes the different cyber threats. It presents statistical data on the budget for cyber security program. It presents the entire scale of the cyber security R&D process. Finally, it presents...
Tags: Cyber Security
White papers 2004-09-26
ADVISORY/ Alliant Technologies and RSA Security Sponsor NYC Digital Network Security Seminar; Security Experts to Present E-commerce and VPN Security Solutions
Business Editors
Tags: e-business, RSA Security Inc., security, VPN
Research articles 2001-02-07
Hand Over Security
Physical and information security have been converging, often under the control of IT. But companies are increasingly moving the role of policing security out of IT and into the hands of an independent CSO. This paper explains why one should consider doing the same. The evolving and increasingly important role...
Tags: Security, Strategy, Management, Information Technology, Information Security, International Data Group
White papers 2004-04-15
FishNet Security Selects Watchfire as a Preferred Web Application Vulnerability Security Partner
Industry leaders join forces and combine FishNet's security consulting services with Watchfire's application security solutions to help organizations effectively manage application security and online compliance
Tags: application security, security, Web application
Research articles 2007-04-24
Application Security, Inc. to Showcase Vulnerability Management Solution at Key Security Events
Application Security, Inc. AppSecInc (www.appsecinc.com) will participate in three security conferences in October, underscoring the criticality of database-specific security during a time of unprecedented attacks on corporate databases.
Tags: Application Security Inc., security
Research articles 2005-10-17
Application Security, Inc. and Skybox Security Host Enterprise Data Security Session with EMA
Executive-level Event Explores Convergence of Risk Assessment with Database Vulnerability Management for Enhanced Security
Tags: Application Security Inc., data security, security
Research articles 2006-10-31
GE Security Announces Next Generation Container Security Solution to Further Increase Security of Cargo and Ports
CommerceGuard 3.0 Offers Increased Reliability for Detecting and Deterring Security Threats to the Global Supply Chain
Tags: General Electric Co., security
Research articles 2007-01-30
NetIQ Announces NetIQ Security Manager 5.5 to Address New Security Threats and Expand Protection
RSA Conference 2006 -- NetIQ Corp. (NASDAQ: NTIQ), a leading provider of integrated systems and security management solutions, today announced expansion of its award-winning security management product family with the introduction of the NetIQ Security ManagerTM 5.5 product, a security information and event management solution for heterogeneous environments. ...
Tags: NetIQ Corp., security
Research articles 2006-02-14
Department of Homeland Security Extends Submissions Deadline For Emerging Security Technology Forum
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- DHS Cyber Security R&D Center Invites Vendors To Submit Proposals On Security Technologies
Tags: security, security technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Research articles 2005-02-15
Unisys Identifies Five Security Issues Likely to Emerge Across Multiple Industries in 2008
Increased Use of Mobile Devices Will Pose New Security Risks and Challenges for IT Professionals; Further Convergence of Physical and IT Security Needed to Keep Pace with Evolving Security Threats
Tags: industry, security, Unisys Corp.
Research articles 2008-01-15
Assess Your Business's Unique Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them
Today, your company faces increasing security threats from hackers and data thieves. And, the legal and regulatory consequences of a security breach are more serious than ever before. Now, as a business owner or manager, you can prioritize your most critical security challenges using the Cisco Security Assessment...
Tags: Security, Cisco Systems Inc.
Presentations
Department of Homeland Security and Its Cyber Security R&D Center Announces Call for Submissions on Anti-DDOS and Worm Defense Security Technologies
Hosts Emerging Security Technology Forum at SRI International in Arlington, Virginia
Tags: cybersecurity, security technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Research articles 2005-02-01
The Security Alarm Industry
The security industry comprises thousands of companies engaged in protection of life, property, and information. The security industry in the U.S. is growing, with a number of factors contributing to the continuing financial attractiveness of the sector. As a result of this growth, both corporations and private equity investors are...
Tags: Security, Security Industry, Industry
White papers 2005-05-24
Safeguard Security Acquires Citadel Security Business
HOUSTON -- Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SSYH), a provider of corporate and industrial security systems and personnel, announced today that it has acquired the commercial security guard business of Citadel Security LP. The Citadel acquisition represents almost $1.7 million in annual revenues serving commercial customers in Arkansas and Texas.
Tags: Citadel Security Software, security
Research articles 2006-02-21
Hewlett-Packard Security Expertise Center: www.hp.com/sbso/ security/index.html
HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY EXPERTISE CENTER www.hp.com/sbso/ security/index.html Today, security is a top concern among most businesses. The HP Security Expertise Center is packed with resources addressing small-business concerns, including free online courses, white papers, articles and more. It's easy to navigate, with content organized into categories such as physical security, data...
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., security
Research articles 2005-06-01
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