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		<description><![CDATA[ To prioritize information security and privacy initiatives, organizations must assess their business needs and risks. Gartner research covers the latest threats and countermeasures, technology and market trends, and how to implement security policies and management practices. ]]></description> 
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Technology Providers: Security Markets, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's research of worldwide security solution markets covers a wide range of technologies, products and platforms. The research is highly relevant for security vendors, service providers and investment professionals in a variety of roles. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Android Phone Security Assessment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Android phones are consumer smartphones built on open-source technologies. Google has emphasized consumer flexibility over enterprise control, leaving companies to fend for themselves and security vendors to try to fill the gap on an inherently vulnerable platform. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Google and Facebook Privacy Blunders Drive Companies to Rethink How They Use, Support or Offer Social Media]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Facebook and Google underestimated the negative public reaction to changes regarding member control over contact and privacy settings potentially damaging their brands' reputations. Organizations should review social-media initiatives, including issues related to privacy in consumer social sites. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Business Continuity Management Governance Defined, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Without a governance framework in place, BCM programs will not progress as needed in the desired time frame. Use Gartner's BCM governance framework to establish governance oversight according to your organization's business model and availability needs. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Identity and Access Management, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Identity and access management is a crucial undertaking for any enterprise, and an essential component of Gartner's security and risk management agenda. For 2010, we have identified four Key Issues that IAM professionals will need to address. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Google's Italian Troubles Do Not Mark a Trend in Privacy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ An Italian court case should not be viewed as the beginning of a privacy trend, or the end of Internet freedom. Privacy professionals remain highly unlikely to be jailed in such cases. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Credant/Dell Partner in Strong Endorsement of Managed Encryption]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner believes the Credant/Dell partnership is the strongest commitment made to date between a PC maker and an encryption software provider. Expect their rivals to respond promptly with stronger bundled offerings. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Can Your Organization Safely Switch to Only On-Access Malware Scanning for End Users?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ On-access and on-demand malware scanning combine to provide defense-in-depth for end users. Eliminating one or the other on most end-user machines is not recommended. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: 802.1X-Based Guest Network for a Wired LAN]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ We analyze how a large business implemented 802.1X to keep unmanaged endpoints off its corporate network. Network managers seeking cost-effective authentication solutions may be able to emulate the success of this project and position their networks for broader network access control deployments. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: Disaster Recovery Testing Should Focus on Facilities' Components]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Disaster recovery testing on the component level can be a costly, time-consuming and tedious process, but it can safeguard your facility against failures. This Case Study illustrates how component testing led to quick recovery from an unexpected weather-related incident. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Vulnerability Assessment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The evolution of the vulnerability assessment market has slowed as vendors have focused on incremental improvements for deployment, assessments and compliance reporting. Buyers must consider how VA will fit with overall security process requirements when evaluating VA technologies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Web Fraud Detection]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The WFD market grew moderately in 2009 despite a global economic slowdown. Vendors must deepen and broaden their product offerings as they gradually grow sales among Web 2.0 organizations and sectors outside banking, and upgrade what financial institutions already have in place. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The SWG market continues to experience solid growth as enterprise customers scramble to improve defenses from an increasingly hostile Internet and safely use increasingly interactive Web applications. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for E-Discovery Software Product Vendors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Recession has accelerated the move to in-house e-discovery and more companies have brought, or are considering bringing, e-discovery in-house. This report will help enterprises build a business case, create a list of possible vendors and determine which ones best meet their needs. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for SSL VPNs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Secure Sockets Layer virtual private networks continue to lead the remote-access VPN segment for competitive growth and innovation. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Web Access Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Web access management market has reached the mature stage. Future success in this market will be based on specific use cases, commodity solutions and expanding feature sets designed to address broader access management needs. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Managed Security Services in Europe]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The market for managed security services in Europe has reached a mature stage. IT infrastructure and communications service providers dominate, security specialists fill a niche, and solid growth continues. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Managed Security Services in Asia/Pacific]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Market growth for managed security services continues in Asia/Pacific, but at a reduced rate, compared with 2007 and 2008. Managed network providers, system integrators and outsourcers dominate, but regional providers with strong SMB offerings have increased their share of domestic clients. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Enterprise Single Sign-On]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The ESSO market has matured in 2009, with market leaders accelerating their growth at the expense of smaller players. ESSO is still a valid choice for enterprises with users who must manage an unacceptable number of passwords for two or more years. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Enterprise Fraud Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The enterprise fraud management market continues to grow as it yields many financial benefits for multiple sectors. Most vendors provide loosely coupled applications that support more than one fraud use case. Few support integrated fraud management across numerous enterprise applications. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Wireless LAN Intrusion Prevention Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Economic factors caused growth to slow in wireless LAN intrusion prevention systems in 2008. Changing requirements put a premium on new detection capabilities and increased levels of integration with network infrastructure. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for SMB Multifunction Firewalls]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research examines the small-and-midsize-business multifunction firewall market. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The maturing market for content-aware data loss prevention technologies has experienced another year of significant industry consolidation. Enterprisewide capabilities have become more broadly available, but the market is only now reaching the end of its "adolescent" phase. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Shared-Account/Software-Account Password Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Regulatory compliance requirements and other factors are increasingly driving enterprises to consider the security risks of shared accounts. A clear understanding of the vendors and technologies that address these risks will help security professionals to make the right implementation decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Broad adoption of SIEM technology is driven by compliance and security needs. New use cases in areas such as application activity monitoring are emerging. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The traditional blacklist antivirus capability is insufficient protection from today's more-professional malware threats. EPP vendors are competing on the strength of non-signature-based defenses, proactive management capabilities to reduce the attack surface, and data protection. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, North America]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Several IT outsourcers entered or increased their presence in the maturing managed security service provider market in North America. In addition to firewall and intrusion detection/prevention monitoring and management, security log management became a nearly universal offering. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System Appliances]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The network IPS market continues to mature and evolve, and has become a due-diligence safeguard. Evolving threats mean that vendors that stand still risk becoming irrelevant. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ IT GRCM is an early, rapid growth market that's mostly composed of startups, but it's slowly gaining large vendor participation. The functions provided by IT GRCM products address needs expressed by most of Gartner's client base. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Web Fraud Detection]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Web fraud detection vendors are experiencing high sales-growth rates, driven by increasing cyberattacks in a weakened global economy. Larger security vendors are refocusing their efforts in this area, while smaller, low-cost competitors typically provide better customer service and more innovation. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Static Application Security Testing]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In this research, we analyze the static application security testing market and evaluate its vendors according to their business and technology visions, as well as their ability to execute that vision in their products and services. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Identity and Access Management, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Identity and access management is a crucial undertaking for any enterprise, and an essential component of Gartner's security and risk management agenda. For 2010, we have identified four Key Issues that IAM professionals will need to address. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Oracle and Sun: Managing IAM Under a Single Identity]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Following the completion of the Sun acquisition, Oracle is releasing details of what a combined Oracle and Sun identity and access management ecosystem looks like. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Implement Pattern-Based Strategies With Security and Fraud Detection Technologies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security monitoring and fraud detection technologies can protect customer and company assets and data from internal and external threats. We map these technologies to Gartner's Pattern-Based Strategy framework. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Optimize Platform Management With Platform-Based Directory Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Constraining applications and operating systems to fit restrictions imposed by cross-platform capabilities of a directory solution reduces the effectiveness of applications. Align directory solutions with the organization's strategic platforms to optimize directory and platform performance. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Breach Notification Laws Are Coming to Europe]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Breach notification requirements for European telecommunication and Internet service providers are just the beginning. The European Union plans to expand this to all private and public organizations. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Predicts 2010: New Delivery Models and New Business Needs Are Changing the IAM Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Economic pressures, business requirements and technological changes will all contribute to a major shift in the identity and access management market in the coming year. Look for significant changes in delivery and pricing models.  ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: USDA Leverages Smart Card Mandate to Propel IAM Program]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Government mandates and enterprise recognition that identity and access management functions must change to improve security and efficiency have helped achieve early success in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's IAM program. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Gartner Identity and Access Management Program Maturity Model]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The maturity of an enterprise's information identity and access management (IAM) program is a key indicator of the effectiveness and efficiency of IAM activities, and of the overall business value of its investments in IAM. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Identity and Access Management Research, 3Q09: Core IAM and IAM Governance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's comprehensive body of research on identity and access management includes basic foundational information on core topics, as well as guidance on governance issues. Use the research surveyed in this updated document to make informed best-practice decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ HIPAA Privacy and Security Extensions in the HITECH Act: This Time, We Mean It]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ On 17 February 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act was signed into law as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, extending HIPAA security and privacy requirements. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ CPNI Protection Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg for U.S. Telco Security and Privacy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A narrow focus on customer proprietary network information safeguards leads to a false sense of security. New attack vectors and threats require carriers to evaluate each to see if current protection methods are adequate. Advances in mobile technology create new data protection complexities. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Remote Access to Production Applications by Vendor Engineers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Vendor engineers will inevitably need access to the production systems they support, even though this raises a number of significant risks. Appropriate controls, such as those outlined in these best practices, must be in place to make access as safe as possible. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions About Identity Federation, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises continue to face the challenge of managing ever-larger numbers of internal and external users' identities. For this reason, Gartner has updated its guidance on basic identity federation issues to address technology and market changes. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Privacy Collides With Fraud Detection and Crumbles Flash Cookies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Regulatory concerns over consumer privacy and new privacy settings in Adobe Flash Player mean online service providers should start reducing their reliance on Flash cookies for fraud detection. Clientless device identification is a good, and sometimes better, substitute for fraud prevention. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Entitlement Life Cycle Management: Access Control Through Entitlement Resolution]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Effective entitlement resolution is distinct from administration, and is required to implement actual access control to new and existing applications and services. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Google's High-Stakes Maneuver in China Highlights Security and Political Issues]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Google's threat to pull out of China lights a flare that illuminates security, risk and political issues fundamental to globalization. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Sentillion Deal Will Bolster Microsoft's Healthcare Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The acquisition of the healthcare technology provider Sentillion will strengthen Microsoft's healthcare integration solutions and could provide synergies with its overall identity and access management strategy. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Entitlement Life Cycle Management: The Evolution of Role Life Cycle Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Role life cycle management is changing the way IAM delivers identity and entitlement administration and intelligence. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Open Identity Pilot Advances the Maturity of User-Centric Identity, but Business Models Are Still Needed]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. government-sponsored open identity pilot has the right set of participants and is producing valuable work. But real-world business models for high-assurance credentials, a necessity for widespread adoption, have not yet emerged. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The IAM Services Market: Consulting and System Integration Overview]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Identity and access management consulting and integration services play a vital role in successful IAM projects, and the use of them serves as a starting point for enterprise IAM planning. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171816&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Identity and Access Management, 3Q09: Topics and Technologies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's comprehensive body of research on identity and access management includes a broad array of guidance on specific topics and technologies. Use the research surveyed in this updated document to make informed technology deployment and resource-allocation decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The State of User-Centric Identity Frameworks, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise implementations of user-centric identity frameworks remain limited in number and scope and are used primarily for low-assurance applications. However, the landscape continues to evolve, with many prototypes and pilot projects under way involving the right kinds of players. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ North American and European Electronic Signature Suite and Service Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Operational efficiency gains, regulatory requirements and improved opportunities to close business on the Web are driving limited, but increased interest in electronic signature software and software-as-a-service offerings. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ VIP's Clear Demise Leaves Fate of Personal Data Unclear]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The abrupt demise of Clear, a fast-track airport security system for U.S. travelers, raises serious questions regarding the private and secure disposal and transfer of databases full of sensitive information. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=169417&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Versatile Authentication Servers and Services]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A versatile authentication server or service supports a variety of open and proprietary authentication methods, and simplifies the implementation of multiple authentication methods in multiplatform environments. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Functional Requirements for Card Management Tools]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Successful deployment of smart cards for user authentication in an enterprise hinges on the use of the right credential management tools. Most common tools provide baseline functionality for card and credential management, but broader capabilities are increasingly required. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Nine Best Practices for Question-and-Answer Identity Verification Methods]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Q&A identity verification methods are widely used because of their ease of use. But the factors behind that ease of use also make these methods vulnerable to attack. Enterprises must implement Q&A methods and choose verification questions with care to avoid undermining authentication processes. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Remote Control Technology Landscape, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The need to support off-premises workers, deliver user training and perform remote administration of servers is driving growing demand for remote controls. Products in several markets may apply. Companies must understand their range of choices before investing. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ EU Enterprises Face Obstacles in Using Electronically Signed Invoices]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Digital signatures can fulfill the authentication and integrity requirements of the EU e-invoicing directive and help provide automation efficiency gains. However, legal requirements in different countries and disparities in enterprise payment systems hinder broad adoption. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Consumers Don't Want to Change the Ways They Manage Online Passwords]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ U.S. consumers would rather use insecure password management practices than convert to stronger ones. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=164685&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Security Research, 1Q10: Understanding and Controlling Social-Media Security Risks]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The rapid spread of social-media applications and services is putting pressure on security teams to balance risk with business reality. This research roundup provides a guide to Gartner's comprehensive recommendations concerning security and risk management in this new and challenging arena. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Infrastructure Protection Research, 1Q10: General Research]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's comprehensive body of research on infrastructure protection includes basic foundational information on general topics. Use the research surveyed in this document to make informed best-practice decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Leverage ITIL v.3 to Integrate Information Security With the IT Service Management Life Cycle]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The latest version of the IT Infrastructure Library takes a life cycle approach that potentially has a major impact on information security practices. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172533&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Understanding the Maturity of Your Security Architecture Process]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security architecture is a process that requires an ongoing focus on continuous maturity improvement. This requires consistent indicators for assessing the maturity of the security architecture process. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171799&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ A New Approach: Obtain Business Ownership and Investment Commitment for Business Continuity and Resilience Management Through Key Performance and Risk Indicator Mapping]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Linking key performance indicators to key risk indicators is an effective approach for communicating to business management the value of business continuity and resilience management, so that business management takes ownership of these programs and commits to the needed investments year over year. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171605&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Evolving Cybersecurity Issues in the Utility Industry]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As global utilities transition to new technology architectures, well-recognized cybersecurity concerns must still be addressed. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170025&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Is MPLS Secure Enough? Key Questions to Ask Your Carrier About MPLS Security]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research answers key questions related to security of Multiprotocol Label Switching services and establishes recommendations for what enterprises should do about potential risks. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Protection, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Advances in infrastructure protection technology continue to be primarily reactive to keep pace with new threats. Integration of point safeguards into platforms continues, and "in the cloud" protection delivers more hype than protection in many, but not all, areas. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=169194&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ What You Need to Know About Cloud Computing Security and Compliance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cloud computing technical and business models present special security challenges that must be addressed through new risk assessment and acquisition processes. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=168345&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Cyberintelligence]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cyberintelligence enables enterprises and government agencies to detect many types of threats and thwart their ensuing damage. Cyberintelligence extends an enterprise's security "radar" outside the perimeter of its own organization, highlighting threats that otherwise likely would not be seen. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=169322&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Critical Capabilities for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Content-aware data loss prevention products have a broad set of capabilities, and organizations have multiple options for approaching this technology. Three use cases will help organizations develop a clear DLP strategy with specific business requirements before they attempt to select a product. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ IBM Strengthens Its Application Security Testing Portfolio With Ounce Labs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ With the acquisition of Ounce Labs, IBM adds solid static application security testing capabilities and strengthens its leadership in the application security marketplace. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Data and Application Security, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise boundaries continue to blur as data is shared across the Internet between partner organizations and unmanaged endpoints, increasing concerns about data leakage and manipulation. This is encouraging greater use of application layer and data layer security controls. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=168605&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Findings: Security Compliance and Security Assurance Are Not the Same]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security assurance processes make organizations secure, while security compliance efforts enable industry regulations to be met. Here, we explore the difference. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Setting Enterprise Systems' Security Priorities]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Since it is impossible to secure all of an enterprise's systems equally, we offer a decision framework that helps in prioritizing security efforts. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Security Considerations and Best Practices for Securing SharePoint]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft's SharePoint is widely deployed, but often without a comprehensive understanding of how it should be secured. Here we provide a framework for successfully securing SharePoint deployments. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Digital Commerce Fraud Challenges and Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sales of digital goods and services come with exceptional fraud challenges, according to a new survey of online retailers and service providers. Effectively mitigating these fraud losses demands strong cooperation among merchants, banks and payment card firms. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=163027&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Claims-based Application Framework Spans Enterprises, Cloud]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft's claims-based application framework spans enterprise on-premises applications and emerging cloud-based applications built on Microsoft's Azure Services Platform. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=162732&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Data and Application Security, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise boundaries continue to blur as data is shared across the Internet into partner organizations and unmanaged endpoints, increasing concerns about data leakage and manipulation. This is forcing greater attention to security controls within and around applications and data objects. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=160731&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Fraud Management Tools]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Comprehensive fraud detection functions don't come in one package yet. However, five vendors -- Actimize, Intellinx, Memento, Norkom Technologies and Senactive -- offer core functions that provide a good starting point for enterprise fraud management. We compare their capabilities. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Building an Effective Sensitive Data Classification and Handling Policy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Organizations continue to struggle with sensitive data classification and handling. Building an effective sensitive data classification policy requires balance between business need and business reality. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173069&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Proposed U.S. Data Breach Laws Need Further Work]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Previous attempts at passing a U.S. federal law to protect businesses and consumers against data breaches failed to make it out of the Senate. The third attempt is an admirable effort, but focuses on yesterday's problems. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Data Security Breach Disclosure]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The failure to execute a required data security breach disclosure quickly and appropriately can cause an enterprise severe damage. Regulatory guidance is sparse and contradictory, so enterprises must develop their own practices for notifying individuals and entities affected by a data breach. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172254&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Tutorial on International E-Mail Archiving and European Privacy Regulations]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many enterprises, especially in Europe, are struggling to balance compliance requirements for e-mail archiving and strict privacy protection laws. A Gartner client's experience highlights the complex issues involved, and points to best practices for reconciling these conflicting demands. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171123&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: How to Close the Gap Between Information Security and IT Risk Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner regularly fields clients' questions about how to address perceived gaps between information security and IT risk management disciplines. This research addresses four issues that are critical to the success of this difficult, but necessary, effort. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171144&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Maintaining Data Quality With Trusted Metadata]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security technology is becoming an increasingly useful, and even necessary, adjunct to metadata. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170529&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mobile data protection products secure data on movable devices that can leave the office, including notebooks, PDAs and smartphones. Buyers want products that work equivalently across multiple platforms, need minimal support, provide for common policies and extend protections to removable media. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Where Does End-to-End Encryption for PCI End?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ U.S. payment processors are introducing proprietary end-to-end encryption services to their retailer customers in an attempt to strengthen security for card data in transit. Industry-standard services would be preferable, but several issues must be resolved first. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Typical Elements of an Enterprise Data Security Program]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security professionals face a confusing array of choices when designing a program to secure sensitive data in systems and applications. A clear, detailed understanding of typical elements of a data security program will help to design appropriate policies and select tools to support them. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Pay for Mobile Data Encryption Upfront, or Pay More Later]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The cost to prevent mobile device data exposures is far less than the cost of mitigation. Companies can make the most of data protection by choosing mobile devices equipped with state-of-the-art encryption tools. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Android Phone Security Assessment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Android phones are consumer smartphones built on open-source technologies. Google has emphasized consumer flexibility over enterprise control, leaving companies to fend for themselves and security vendors to try to fill the gap on an inherently vulnerable platform. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Can Your Organization Safely Switch to Only On-Access Malware Scanning for End Users?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ On-access and on-demand malware scanning combine to provide defense-in-depth for end users. Eliminating one or the other on most end-user machines is not recommended. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Wireless Security Trends: Planning Principles for a New Decade]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Wireless technologies continue to bring changes in security vulnerabilities that require the extension and enhancement of security controls. We provide guidance to avoid emerging threats that will be significant in 2010 and beyond. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ iPhone Security Assessment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides an overview of the security profile of Apple's iPhone smartphones, and lists Gartner's recommendations to defend against vulnerabilities. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Eight Practical Tips to Link Risk and Security to Corporate Performance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ CISOs and risk officers struggle with how to link risk management efforts in security, privacy, business continuity and IT compliance to the value they provide at line-of-business and executive levels. We provide eight tips to communicate benefits to the board of directors. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Windows 7 DirectAccess Challenges Remote-Access VPNs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft has released a remote-access feature in Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Unified Access Gateway called "DirectAccess." Companies must understand the investment required for DirectAccess before deciding whether there are compelling reasons to adopt it. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Top 10 Policy-Writing Mistakes]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security and other policies can be significantly improved by avoiding common mistakes. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Infrastructure Protection Research, 1Q10: Network, Messaging/Web, and Mobile Security and Security Services]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's comprehensive body of research on infrastructure protection includes in-depth examinations of network, messaging/Web and mobile security, as well as security services. Use the research in this document to make informed best-practice decisions in these business-critical areas. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Remote Forensic Software]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A growing variety of digital investigative tasks are facilitated by the use of specialized remote forensic software, and some tasks are impractical without it. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Defining the Next-Generation Firewall]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ First-generation enterprise firewalls must improve to provide new features to meet the changing threat and technology landscape. Gartner defines the next-generation firewall capabilities required for increased enterprise cybersecurity. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Emergency and Mass Notification Services]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The emergency/mass notification market is growing fast: 2009 revenue is estimated at $570 million, with median revenue growth of 37% and 29% for 2008 and 2009, respectively. Our first emergency/mass notification MarketScope focuses on enterprise-level offerings and has an overall Positive rating. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ E-Mail Migration Best Practices]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ We present tips and techniques gleaned from the field to optimize the e-mail migration process. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=162980&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Symantec's Big Move Into SaaS Will Likely Be Rocky]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Symantec plans to pay a premium for MessageLabs and enter the e-mail software-as-a-service market. Success will require Symantec to reconcile e-mail security investments and maintain MessageLabs' inbound protection focus. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=162251&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Expect Other States to Follow Nevada's Lead in Encryption Law]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A Nevada law will increase pressure on organizations to encrypt electronic transmissions of sensitive personal information. Compliance will require more employee training and further investment in external communication channels. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=162145&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Select Secure E-Mail Gateway Functionality]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selecting a secure e-mail gateway can be difficult because of widely varying product capabilities and enterprise needs. Use Gartner guidance to create enterprise-specific requests for proposals and shortlists. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=158610&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Research Focusing on E-Mail, 1H08]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner has published a significant amount of research on e-mail and related topics. This document provides a ready reference to navigate this bank of information and to explore the underlying issues. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=158717&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Assessing Microsoft Exchange/Outlook E-Mail Choices for Remote Access]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft offers many ways for users to access Exchange e-mail remotely. IT planners should restrict remote access to the three choices that can best protect business data. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=155389&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Enhanced Vendor Commentary on the 2007 E-Mail Encryption Magic Quadrant]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The 2007 e-mail encryption Magic Quadrant provided overall market analysis of the available solutions. Enhanced commentary on solution providers will assist organizations in identifying solutions that best meet their requirements and situations. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=156690&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Standard Feature Requirements for E-Mail Encryption Deployments]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ E-mail encryption solutions have reached a steady state for most pure-play, encryption-related technical innovations. Organizations considering e-mail encryption deployments should ensure that prospective products at least support the industry baseline e-mail encryption capabilities. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=155103&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: 802.1X-Based Guest Network for a Wired LAN]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ We analyze how a large business implemented 802.1X to keep unmanaged endpoints off its corporate network. Network managers seeking cost-effective authentication solutions may be able to emulate the success of this project and position their networks for broader network access control deployments. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Win Arguments About the Security of Social Software]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Poorly structured arguments about the security of social media can damage the reputation of the security team and alienate users. Understand your audience and base arguments on security risks that can be demonstrated and that are specific to social media.  ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173953&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Choose the Right Professional Information Security Certification]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In a competitive job market, individuals have to prove their security expertise. Hiring managers need to understand the use of security certifications as a professional qualification ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170979&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ WatchGuard Strengthens Protections With BorderWare Acquisition]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ New e-mail and other protections may make WatchGuard Technologies' offerings more attractive to enterprise customers. But WatchGuard must diversify its sales and marketing to maximize this acquisition's potential. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170271&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Enforcing the Use of  Company PCs for Remote Access]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research answers the question: "How can companies ensure that remote users are working from company workstations?" ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=167441&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Best Practice for the Reporting Line of Firewall Administrators]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises can achieve operational improvements by migrating the network firewall administration role to network operations. However, certain conditions must be in place for this to be successful. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=164835&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Simplify the NAC Vendor Selection Process]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selecting a network access control solution can be confusing because of the multiple uses for NAC and the number of vendors. Here, we simplify the process by outlining the key requirements needed to evaluate each usage case. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Network Access Control in 2009 and Beyond]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Network access control is often misunderstood. It represents different things to different people. Here, we clarify NAC by outlining the four primary usage cases for productive use of NAC. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=164516&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Tactical Guidelines for Evaluating Virtualization Security Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many security vendors are entering the market and exploiting virtualization security hype to generate sales. Beware, because solutions vary greatly in their integration with the underlying virtualization platforms. Here, we provide guidelines for evaluation of these solutions. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=163703&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: Multifunction Firewalls Help Troon Golf Reduce Costs, Improve Security]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Troon Golf chose to invest in a multifunction security platform instead of point solutions and, over time, has transitioned its managed facilities to the platform. By doing so, Troon has realized significant cost savings while increasing and broadening its security safeguards. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Technology Providers: Security Markets, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's research of worldwide security solution markets covers a wide range of technologies, products and platforms. The research is highly relevant for security vendors, service providers and investment professionals in a variety of roles. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174145&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Gartner for IT Leaders Overview: The Privacy Officer, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Privacy officers have a particularly demanding role that requires close collaboration with the business when developing policies and requirements, and strong ties to information security and IT to execute a privacy program. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174713&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ 'Student Surveillance' Lawsuit Shows Urgent Need for Webcam Policies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Internet-connectable cameras (webcams) are now standard features in notebook computers and other mobile devices. Enterprises deploying them must proactively establish policies for their use or risk serious consequences. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Collaborating for Effective Security Architecture]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As security architecture practice continues to mature, different organizational approaches are evolving. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174463&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Embed Security Considerations Into Outsourcing Contracts]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Outsourcing contracts must address all relevant aspects of security to adequately protect organizations, their clients and third parties. CIOs, sourcing executives and contract managers can use this research to include the right security clauses in these contracts. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173891&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Research Roundup: Creating and Maintaining an Information Security Awareness and Training Program]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Best practices, regulatory requirements and common sense call for organizations to create and maintain security awareness strategies. However, there are many interpretations as to what this "looks" like. Use the following research as a springboard to create the right program for your organization. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174200&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Balancing Cost, Risk and Growth: The 2009 Gartner Symposium Analyst Keynote]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The current business environment remains volatile, and IT leaders must grapple with four decision spectrums as they plan for the future. Releasing resources to rationalize the application portfolio and increasing the use of leading indicators in business management are critical. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172799&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Speed Security Awareness Program Development by Using External Resources]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mature security awareness programs rely on a diverse range of activities and materials to communicate security priorities and encourage compliant behavior. Security managers can improve the pace of program development and implementation by acquiring awareness services and products from the market. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172484&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Three Technology Solutions for Internal Audit That Improve Productivity, Controls Reliability and Business Efficiency]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Technology solutions for internal audit are evolving to enable better collaboration with other business units, lower compliance and audit costs, and the return of real business performance benefits. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172714&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Effectively Manage the Risk of Software Noncompliance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Most software audits result in the identification of violations. To reduce the risk of noncompliance fees and penalties, first understand the factors that are most likely to trigger audit scrutiny. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=171827&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A on SMB Multifunction Firewalls: Mixing Security as a Service Into the Platform]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Security equipment vendors are building and acquiring security-as-a-service capabilities. We answer questions about how small-and-midsize-business multifunction firewall providers will introduce mixed-mode solutions, and what users should consider when evaluating them. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172186&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Survey of the Top Four Vendor Risks]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As organizations work to improve their IT and enterprise risk management programs, managing the risks associated with IT service providers has arisen as an important element of both. In an early 2009 Gartner survey, respondents identified their top vendor risk concerns. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170660&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Gartner's Simple Vendor Risk Management Framework]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This simple vendor risk management process provides an approach for organizations that are beginning to build a vendor risk management framework for IT services providers. This approach can be adapted to IT product vendors as well. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Risk Management for Security and Compliance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Addressing vendor and partner risks as they relate to security and compliance concerns is necessary and increasingly complex. An appropriate approach requires a combination of contractual expertise, governance, the application of technical controls and administration. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Security Software and Services Spending Will Outpace Other IT Spending Areas in 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Recent Gartner research shows that security software and services will receive the highest percentage in 2010 IT budget increases. These increases are modest but meaningful in the current difficult economic environment, and show that security remains a relatively high priority for enterprises. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Google and Facebook Privacy Blunders Drive Companies to Rethink How They Use, Support or Offer Social Media]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Facebook and Google underestimated the negative public reaction to changes regarding member control over contact and privacy settings potentially damaging their brands' reputations. Organizations should review social-media initiatives, including issues related to privacy in consumer social sites. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174664&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Business Continuity Management Governance Defined, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Without a governance framework in place, BCM programs will not progress as needed in the desired time frame. Use Gartner's BCM governance framework to establish governance oversight according to your organization's business model and availability needs. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=174659&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Embed Security Considerations Into Outsourcing Contracts]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Outsourcing contracts must address all relevant aspects of security to adequately protect organizations, their clients and third parties. CIOs, sourcing executives and contract managers can use this research to include the right security clauses in these contracts. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173891&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Develop a Catalog of Key Risk Indicators to Support Corporate Performance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Key risk indicators are leading indicators of factors that can negatively impact performance, and should be accommodated as part of performance management. KRIs can also help risk domain managers align risk management with the business strategy. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173781&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Controlling Staff Behavior Takes More Than Technology]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Working out how best to control operational risks requires more than technology. An essential first step is to understand how technology, rules, culture and economic forces influence enterprise behavior. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=173960&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Designing an Effective Information Security Organization]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ There is no one answer to the commonly asked question, "What should an information security organization look like?" Understanding an enterprise's business requirements is the key to designing an effective organization. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Addressing the Most Common Security Risks in Data Center Virtualization Projects]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Virtualization isn't inherently insecure, but in many cases, it is being deployed insecurely. Here, we summarize the most frequently occurring security risks associated with virtualization and provide specific advice to address each risk. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Findings: Top 10 Security Technology Project Priorities for 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In this preview of the upcoming "2010 Update: What Organizations Are Spending on IT Security," Gartner describes top IT security technology project priorities for 2010. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Predicts 2010: Comprehensive Governance, Risk and Compliance Remains Elusive]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise risk management and legal risks have placed a strong emphasis on information governance as a central tenet of governance, risk and compliance planning. Effective information governance, in turn, depends on better operational risk management of IT. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=172945&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Research Roundup: Information Security Architecture Practice, Models and Templates]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Information security architecture is a foundational element of any information security program. This research outlines the body of Gartner research on this important practice. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Android Phone Security Assessment]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Android phones are consumer smartphones built on open-source technologies. Google has emphasized consumer flexibility over enterprise control, leaving companies to fend for themselves and security vendors to try to fill the gap on an inherently vulnerable platform. ]]></description>
		
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 			<title><![CDATA[ Identity and Access Management Planning For Telework Programs</BR></BR>10 June 2009]]></title> 
  	
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