IT Executive Guide to Security Intelligence - Transitioning from SIEM to Total Security Intelligence
In this white paper, you will learn how security intelligence, powered by next-generation SIEM and log management, enables organizations from Fortune 500 companies to mid-sized enterprises to government agencies to maintain comprehensive and cost-effective information security. Also you will discover how security intelligence is the critical next step for organizations that recognize the importance of information security.

QRadar PCI v2 Matrix
This is a snapshot of how the QRadar Security Intelligence Platform helps to address PCI DSS 2.0 requirements, by control objective.

Continuous Monitoring for Government Agencies: Using QRadar to Ensure Compliance and Reduce Risk
Government agencies are confronting an increasingly hazardous IT security environment. To address the growing number of threats, as well as the widespread deficiencies in security controls, the federal government is implementing FISMA 2.0, which emphasizes the need for enterprise-wide continuous monitoring.

Five Ways to Use Security Intelligence to Pass Your HIPAA Audit
2012 is looking to be a busy year for IT Security professionals in the Healthcare industry. The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that approximately 150 onsite audits will take place throughout the year. While full details aren't yet available, there's one thing we do know. Everyone is at risk of being audited and now is the time to start preparing.

The Return on Security (ROS) of QRadar - Improving Operational Efficiencies in Federal Government
On behalf of Q1 Labs, IANS conducted a Return on Security (ROS) analysis on Q1 Labs’ product, QRadar© Security Intelligence Platform. IANS interviewed two Q1 Labs customers using QRadar to assess the Return On Security. The two customers were providers of service to the U.S. Government and had highly secure environments dealing with extremely sensitive data. The data yielded from the interviews showed substantial benefit to the organizations for the cost, both in money and staff time.

Defining Best Practices for IT Security Within a Cloudy World
The rise of cloud computing has been one of the highlights of the last few years. The notion that information technology can be delivered in a highly scalable utility model is generating excitement for both customers and vendors alike. However, there is still a lot of concern regarding security.

Countering Advanced Threats: Adhering to NIST 800-53 Security Guidelines
Federal organizations are held to a number of baseline IT Security standards in order to ensure protection against external cyber attacks and insider fraud. Special Publication NIST 800-53 provides the framework that Government agencies need to adhere to in order to effectively maintain compliance under the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) under FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act). This white paper will provide Security Intelligence best practices for the Federal a

Exceeding Protective Monitoring Mandates in GPG 13 with Total Security Intelligence
Government organizations across the United Kingdom are preparing for the CESG (Communications and Electronic Security Group) Good Practice Guide (GPG 13). GPG 13 has emerged as a critical regulatory initiative to help protect systems from virtually anything that could pose a threat to ICT systems through monitoring-centric technology. In this white paper learn how Q1 Labs' SIEM, log management and risk management solutions can help you meet your GPG 13 compliance goals.

State of IT Security: Study of Utilities and Energy Companies
Global energy and utilities organizations face a number of emerging security challenges that are unique to their industry. Ponemon Research surveyed 291 IT and IT security practitioners within the energy and utilities market, and found 76% experienced a data breach over the past 12 months. Download this research paper to learn more.

FIVE Practical Steps To Protecting Your Organization Against Breach
Instituting programs that span people, technology, and processes, to minimize “risk”. The term “risk” will have a different meaning depending on an individual’s area of responsibility and industry in which they work. From an information security perspective, one of the top concerns for C-Level Executives, IT Executives and Security Professionals is reducing the risk of potential breach of information. Protecting your assets from industrial cyber espionage demands a top-down strategy.

The Business Case for a Next-Generation SIEM
Delivering operational efficiencies and lower costs through an integrated approach to network security management.

A Proactive Approach to Battling Today's Complex Network Threats
A White Paper on the application of QRadar for effective threat management.

How QRadar Addresses Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Rationalizing compliance requirements amid the hype.

Meeting PCI Data Security Standards with QRadar Network Security Management
When it comes to monitoring and validation, it takes more than just collecting logs.

Demonstrating HIPAA Security Rule Compliance
Adoption of the HIPAA Security Rule poses many challenges to healthcare organizations and their IT departments. Standard approaches and point solutions cannot provide the level of protection, monitoring, and reporting necessary to demonstrate compliance.

Using QRadar to Monitor and Protect Your VoIP Investment
A White Paper on how to defend your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) investment from a variety of attacks.