Detailing contingency planning

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Read full story Related News: Microsoft releases security guidelines for Agile Microsoft will release on Tuesday guidelines for developers building online applications and for those utilizing the Agile code-development process. Cisco MARS shuts out new third-party security devices Cisco has finally publicly acknowledged it won't add support for new third-party devices to its security information and event monitoring appliance, ending months of speculation about the future of its Monitoring, Analysis and Response System. Some claim it's the beginning of the end for MARS as a multi-vendor SIEM device. CA looks to ease encryption key management CA today unveiled key-management software that helps automate the storage and distribution of encryption keys for multi-vendor tape encryption purposes. eEye scans for vulnerabilities, compliance problems A new compliance and security management tool from eEye Digital Security can help ensure endpoint computers satisfy regulatory requirements. 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