Twenty years ago, if asked to describe a security team at a large corporation, one would likely conjure up images of guards staffing the front door and night watchmen walking the halls after closing. Today, a different security staff is devoted to protecting against threats streaming in through networks and mobile devices. Network security spending is on the rise, with medium to large sized businesses expecting to increase spending by 20% in 2008.

The Enterprise security channel at BrightHub.com offers expert advice and information on a variety of IT-related issues including computer network and information security, as well as online privacy concerns. From the daily annoyances of spam, virus and malware protection to the growing threat of database hacking, large businesses are devoting large budgets to IT security.

Managing Editor Ben Rothke is an experienced information security professional and respected author and industry speaker. He and a team of technical writers offer up-to-date, expert advice and information on the increasing IT security concerns facing large businesses today. IT staff and security specialists are invited to join the Bright Hub community and participate in the discussion forums where you can ask questions, debate answers and offer views on the security challenges that concern you most.

Find the expert information you’re searching, and a community of security professionals at BrightHub.com.