A Practical Approach to Authentication in an Evolving Enterprise Environment

Whether it's a smartcard for physical and logical access, soft tokens on a mobile device, or a unique grid card for strong authentication to a VPN, organizations can consolidate all authentication processes with a single, proven solution. The growth of mobile devices and smartcard technology is increasingly playing a role in the development of an organization’s security strategy. Mobile devices enable organizations to leverage a very flexible, convenient and low-cost method for authentication. Organizations also can begin leveraging smartcard technology to consolidate two security environments: physical and logical access. Once the responsibility of two distinct organizations within a company, combining physical and logical access solutions provides these organizations consolidated management, improved ROI and a total security view. More...

The Importance of Email Continuity

Email is the single most important tool in helping employees to get work done in organizations of all sizes. Most email users have become so dependent upon their corporate email system that they check email almost constantly while at work, most check it at home on weekdays and weekends, they check it while traveling and also while on vacation. The average email user spends nearly 30% of his or her day doing something in their email client or browser-based equivalent. And, despite the conventional wisdom, email is being used more over time – not less – as it becomes the focal point for integrating various types of communication and business processes.
More...

Google Apps Messaging and Collaboration Products

his paper will explain the ways Google creates a security-based platform for offering its Google Apps products, covering topics like information security, physical security and operational security. This exploration will demonstrate how security is an integral component of Google’s cloud computing system, as well as a core element of Google’s design and development processes. The policies described in this paper are detailed as of the time of authorship. Some of the specifics may change over time as we regularly innovate with new features and products within Google Apps.
More...

Measuring The Total Economic Impact Of Google Apps

This study provides readers with a framework and analysis to evaluate the potential financial impact of switching from legacy email and productivity solutions to Google Apps.
More...