Technology Services - Security

Security has to be one of the top topics on the mind of business and IT executives in the global environment where privacy, regulatory compliance, cyber-terrorism, and cyber-security are in the headlines daily.

CCO has over a dozen CISSP and ISSAP security certified experts on staff that have written books on security including "Network Security for Corporate Executives" and "Maximum Windows Security".

Some of the services provided by Convergent Computing around security:

• security assessment of an organization's physical and IT network security

• review of an organization's security policies and practices to validate whether they fit within industry best practices for a secured environment

• assistance implementing security policies and practices to effectively help organizations "lock down" their networking environment

• support in writing security policies and operational documents that meet regulatory requirements relative to Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA 21CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and the like

The following are books written by CCO consultants on security:

Title: "Network Security for Government and Corporate Executives"

Abstract: This is a college textbook that was written for courses on Homeland Security. The book covers computer network security theory, laws and legislation relative to cyber-security, corporate and government policies that should be put in place to minimize the risk of security breaches, and best practices relative to security management and organizational structures based around secured computing environment.

Title: "Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions"

Abstract: IT Professionals that have been working with the Windows network operating system for years can shortcut the reading and understanding process of the new Windows 2003 operating system by getting this Experts guide.  Rather than hashing through the basic definitions and introductions, this book jumps right in to best practices, tips, and tricks information spanning security, migration, administration, and support of a Windows 2003 environment.  Based on over 3 years of lessons learned from beta and real world implementations, this book starts where other books leave off.  (note: suggested audience is advanced or expert level for this book)

Title: "ISA Server 2004 Unleashed"

Abstract: Best selling author, and CCO consultant, Michael Noel has agreed to write the next "Unleashed" series book on the Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server product. ISA 2004 provides firewall, site to site VPN, and secured remote access functionality. This will covers installation, configuration, performance optimization, migration from previous versions of the ISA product, and ongoing maintenance and management practices and techniques.

Title: "Maximum Windows 2000 Security"

Abstract: Security is no longer something that is "nice" to consider in technology implementations, but rather it has become a necessity.  CCO partners Rand Morimoto and Chris Amaris co-authored this book on security that addresses:  Physical & File System Security,  Password Security,  Malicious Code, Windows 2000 Network Security Architecture and Professional Protocols, Web Server Security, Denial of Service Attacks, Intrusion Detection, and Hacking Secure Code in Windows 2000.  This book was based on best practices CCO uses to help its clients design, implement, and ensure their networking environments are secure.