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E-Security
Cyberdefense
- A Matter of Scale and Budget
--Charlie
Young
With
the price of Code Red worm clean-up pegged at $2.6 bn, the
economic impact of the Nimda worm has exceeded the cost of
Code Red. Furthermore, the tragic events of September 11 exacerbated
the problem of security. This confluence of a massive terrorist
attack and a major Internet assault had brought security issues
to the forefront at senior management levels in enterprises
everywhere. The article discusses about how an organization
can go about implementing an effective security program. It
also examines the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing security
management.
©
Unisys Corporation (www.unisys.com). Reprinted with permission.
Network
Security: Submarine Warfare --Dan
Houser
Organizational
networks are becoming more prone to security threats. Attacks
can be expected from anywhere and at anytime since an organization's
network has multiple entry points. These points include all
connections with partners, vendors, competitors and even employees.
The article advocates the need for a fundamental change in
an organization's network security strategy. It proposes a
`submarine warfare' model that focuses on protecting the organization's
most valuable assets.
©
2003 Information SecurityMagazine (www.infosecuritymag.com).
All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
Network
Fencing - The Firewall --Sunil
Gupta
A
direct connection from a company’s network to the Internet
is like a hole in the wall. A firewall acts like a sentry
between the network and the outside world allowing selective
entry as per the rules. The article talks about the importance
of firewall and the risks a company could face in its absence.
©
IUP. All Rights Reserved.
E-Technologies
When
Products Talk -- Joel A Osman
Telematics
opens up new possibilities for data mining and cross-selling
and even entirely new products and services based on better
understanding of customer behavior. Innovative companies in
various industries are beginning to see this wirelessly enabled,
computer-enhanced set of solutions as essential tools for
doing business. The article examines the applications of telematics
in the automotive industry, its benefits and limitations.
©
2003 Accenture. All Rights
Reserved.Reprinted with permission. This article originally
appeared in Outlook, Vol. XV, No. 2, May 2003, an Accenture
publication.
E-CRM
Making
CRM Work --Martin Schneider
Gone
are the days when CRM vendors could pitch upon features and
functionality, close the deal, hit the trail, and never look
back. Today's CRM buyers demand proof during the presale whether
the CRM technology they are considering will deliver the promised
results. The article examines how a few vendors are helping
their customers plan for and achieve the targeted return on
their CRM investments.
©
2003 CRMMagazine
(www.destinationcrm.com). Reprinted with permission. Originally
published as `Prove It'.
E-SCM
Collaborative
Commerce in the Automotive Industry -- Deloitte Research
Collaborative
Commerce is fast emerging as an essential strategy for companies
operating in the automotive industry. Automotive companies
can reap many benefits including better synchronization across
the value chain, reduced inventories, improved customer/partner
relationships and many more. The article discusses about the
various issues involving strategy, technology, people and
processes while implementing collaborative commerce in automotive
companies.
©
2002 Deloitte Consulting (Global) LLC and Deloitte & Touche.
All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission. |
