This page contains links to useful white papers on a variety of security topics. While some of the white papers were written by vendors in the information security space, the papers provide generic information for companies to develop security policies and solutions. All material contained in these white papers is copyright of the respective authors. Vendor authored papers are identified in the list.

Deploying a Corporate Anti-Virus Solution
Comprehensive description of a corporate virus protection strategy.

Cyber-Threat Reporting Guidelines
How to respond to and report network attacks to law enforcement agencies.

Developing an Internet Acceptable Use Policy
How to implement  an effective acceptable use policy for corporate Internet access.

Security Issues Associated with Instant Messaging
A white paper summarizing the security issues associated with the use of IM.

Building and Implementing an Information Security Policy
A white paper published by Windows Security that provides a framework for implementing a corporate information security policy.

Preparation Guide to Information Security Policies
A white paper published by the SANS Institute that provides a guideline for management in preparing an information security policy.

Wireless Network Policy
A two part article focusing on security issues of Wireless LAN implementations.