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Storage at risk - Sep 2004
A new survey of Storage magazine readers by the Enterprise Strategy Group reveals that storage security is weak. IT staffs--with help from storage vendors--need to do more to secure storage.

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Hot Spots: The inevitability of tape encryption - Jul 2007
In the near future, encryption technologies will closely mirror the old "death and taxes" cliché as one of those things that are inevitable. Approximately 25% of enterprises have gotten the encryption message, but the vast majority are still on the sidelines.

Hot Spots: Time to learn from Microsoft's mistakes - May 2007
Security is a cradle-to-grave commitment that spans products, processes and personnel. Microsoft has proved that you can turn on a dime and remedy security shortcomings, and now some leading storage vendors are following its example.

iSCSI: Learn it or be left behind - Mar 2007
Thought you might get by without considering iSCSI storage? Think again. With continuous progress on the iSCSI protocol and steadily improving products, the technology is now gaining enterprise stature. Savvy users should prepare themselves now for iSCSI.

New storage standards from The Trusted Computing Group - Jan 2007
The Trusted Computing Group is a security standards body now venturing into the storage world. The group is about to release a spec that promises to provide a secure foundation that storage management vendors and users can leverage to improve the protection of stored data.

Tape encryption strategies - Nov 2006
Companies need to take a more strategic approach to tape encryption by building a services-based architecture that can meet today's needs and scale to accommodate future needs.

Getting started with encryption key management - Sep 2006
You've probably come to realize the importance of encryption in securing your storage environment. To do the job right, you don't have to become a security guru, but you do need to learn about encryption key management. Here's how to get started.

What is Information lifecycle security management? - Jul 2006
Information lifecycle security (ILS) is a new approach to securing data based on the value of the content. ILS defenses change over time as information ages and its value decreases.

Data storage security trends - May 2006
2005 was a big year for storage security, with major vendors doing more than just paying lip service. Vendors are beginning to integrate security into new products or add encryption capabilities. But there's a lot more to do in 2006 to build a secure storage infrastructure.

Continuous data protection technology trends in storage - Mar 2006
Continuous data protection (CDP) has great potential benefits, but it shouldn't be viewed as an isolated technology widget. Rather, CDP should be treated as a little piece of a much more profound process and business change.

How safe is your archived data? - Feb 2006
With government regulations like HIPAA and SEC 17a-4, archiving has become a global requirement. But how safe is all that archived data?

No more dodging storage security - Jan 2006
You may have been dodging the issue for some time, but in 2006, storage security will finally get the attention it requires from vendors, analysts and even users.

Storage trends for 2006: iSCSI and security - Dec 2005
Part one of Jon Oltsik's predictions for the top storage trends of 2006 are revealed. Keep an eye on smart storage networks, iSCSI and security.

Storage efficiency tips for the year ahead - Jan 2005
Start the New Year off right with these five suggestions on how to run a more efficient storage shop.

Data storage trends: Information lifecycle management - Dec 2004
Looking forward to 2005

Hot Spots: Bring disaster recovery home - Nov 2004
Disaster recovery services offer convenience and economy, but they may not protect your company's data sufficiently--maybe it's time to bring DR back in-house.

Hot Spots: Remote control - Oct 2004
Letting remote and branch offices deal with storage security on their own is courting disaster.

Hot Spots: Protecting the unprotected - Sep 2004
You've been warned: Unprotected laptops may be putting your company's data at risk.

Data storage trends: Fabric intelligence - Aug 2004
Fabric intelligence is certainly still in the early stages, but there's overwhelming evidence that suggests it's a good idea.

Long-distance data storage - Jul 2004
Long-distance storage seems to be on everyone's mind lately.Here's what you can do to make sure you're ready.

Disaster recovery planning: Ensuring success - Jun 2004
So much can go wrong with disaster recovery. What can you do to ensure all goes well?

Putting storage security policies in place with information life cycle management - May 2004
Vendors promise that in the future, ILM will make your life easier, but it ignores security. Start putting security policies in place now.

Storage vendors need to start thinking about security - Apr 2004
Everyone--except storage vendors--is concerned about security these days. Here's how to get them thinking in the right direction.

The benefits of application-specific storage - Mar 2004
In order to reap the benefits of application-specific storage, storage managers need to communicate with IT and business managers to gain a better understanding of their storage needs.

Hot data storage startups - Feb 2004
There's finally some good economic news in the IT world, so perhaps it's time to investigate new storage startups. This article details the most innovative startups in the industry today.

Get your storage team serious about data storage security - Jan 2004
Storage teams are still confused about their place in information security, and security isn't an issue you can afford to ignore. Here's how to organize and empower your team.

How to manage your data storage growth - Dec 2003
The growth seen by Hopkinton, MA, the home of EMC, is similar to the challenges faced by IT professionals. Here's how to manage your growing storage town.

Creating a comprehensive data storage automation plan - Nov 2003
Vendors keep creating new acronyms, but are they doing you any good? Ignore the hype and develop a methodical plan toward a comprehensive storage automation plan to ensure success.

Storage and security groups working together - Oct 2003
Get ready to meet your new partner. Over the next few years, storage and security groups will be working more closely together.

Centralizing remote-office data backup - Sep 2003
Centralize your backup, or you may never be able to recover from disasters. You may also fail to comply with federal regulations.

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