Can Heuristic Technology Help Your Company Fight Viruses
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
May 2009-In the face of today’s increasingly sophisticated malware, using multiple layers of email and web protection is essential. Heuristic technology helps provide that extra layer of security by collecting ‘virus DNA’ through scanning billions of emails and using that information to identify both known threats as well as new, unknown threats. Learn more now.
Practical Advantages of Fireware® XTM for Hands-On IT Administrators
[ Source: WatchGuard ]
July 2009-Take a look at the new XTM (extensible threat management) network security from WatchGuard. See the tangible benefits this new generation of security solutions offer. No hype – just concrete examples of XTM features and the advantages they deliver for you to evaluate against your current security.
When Pressing the Send Button Results In Compliance Violations
[ Source: WatchGuard ]
October 2009-Protecting confidential data is serious business. Failure may result in fat fines and even jail time – not to mention damage to your brand. WatchGuard easy-to-use, all-inclusive email and web secure content and threat prevention appliances offer a complete data protection solution.
Zscaler Explains Its In-The-Cloud Service
[ Source: Zscaler ]
August 2008-Most of today’s security products—such as firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS—protect corporate networks and servers from threats coming from the Internet. Newer threats, such as bots, phishing, and malicious active content, target end users accessing Internet resources and infect corporate networks. Other than deploying caching and URL filtering products, corporations have done very little to inspect user-initiated traffic and protect their users. Web 2.0 applications, such as social and business networking, create both ....
Bullet-Proofing Instant Messaging
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
September 2009-Information workers on the job often turn to the same software tools they use at home for quick, unfettered communication. When that involves consumer-grade instant messaging (IM) programs, such as AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger, your organization’s network is at risk for malware infections. You may also have to deal with the results of regulatory compliance breaches and copyright violations. Management must confront these risks squarely, or face potential losses of millions of ....
How to Defend Against New Botnets
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
June 2009-In 2008 botnets were responsible for 90% of spam, according to Symantec's MessageLabs Intelligence: 2008 Annual Report; these compromised "robot" computer networks do not seem to be going away anytime soon. Download this new whitepaper and learn about the new and sophisticated botnets, how they can affect your network, and the steps you can take to protect your company from a botnet attack.
The Attacker Within: How Hackers Are Targeting Enterprise Networks From the Inside Out
[ Source: Zscaler ]
August 2008-As enterprise defenses evolve, so too do the attack vectors leveraged by those seeking to bypass such controls. We are entering an era where attackers are no longer working to punch a hole in the fortress surrounding enterprise IT assets from the outside. They don’t need to; they’re already inside. Thanks to the meteoric rise in the importance of Web-based traffic and a laundry list of vulnerabilities in Web-aware applications on ....
Global Data Deduplication With NetBackup PureDisk Deduplication Results From 5 Customer Environments
[ Source: Symantec ]
January 2008-NetBackup PureDisk technology enables both client-based data duplication to optimized bandwidth usage and target-based duplication for storage optimization. For customers with distributed servers in remote offices, Symantec offers NetBackup PureDisk, a stand-alone solution that uses client-based deduplication to deliver bandwidth efficient, storage-optimized data protection for distributed data in remote offices, data centers, and virtual environments. For systems within the data center, customers can leverage target-based deduplication, integrated with NetBackup, by using the PureDisk Deduplication Option. ....
HP OpenView Storage Data Protector: Backup & Restore of DB2 Partitioned Database Using HP OpenView Storage Data Protector
[ Source: Hewlett-Packard ]
January 2008-This paper published by HP provides a guideline for how to configure HP OpenView Storage Data Protector and perform backup/restore of DB2 Partitioned Database (UDB V8) on AIX 5.x operating systems. The versions of HP OpenView Storage Data Protector addressed in this paper are A.05.10 and A.05.50. This paper states the limitations and considerations when using Data Protector in this environment and explains the procedure used for configuring Data Protector to be able to perform ....
Converged Threats
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
September 2009-Business users face more than increasing workloads and demanding deadlines in an ordinary workday. They also deal with a wealth of well-disguised and sometimes dangerous malware, which litters the online environment and silently pushes its way onto networks.
Malware takes on many different forms, from viruses and spyware, to phishing, spam and social engineering attacks. The most common channels for malware include e-mail, Web and instant messaging (IM), leading to the collective phrase “converged threats.”
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Secure Desktop Solution: A Modern-Day Marriage of Business Benefit and Risk Reduction
[ Source: Novell ]
May 2008-
Traditional security is no longer good enough because complexity is increasing significantly. Traditional IT security was formerly provided by firewalls, antivirus solutions, and other security products. Such measures worked fine when security was defined around known threats and well-defined perimeter defenses. Now, a comprehensive security strategy must deal with the increased vulnerability of mobile assets and a threat environment that is smarter and more aggressive, organized, focused, and profit oriented. Download this white paper to ....
Reduce Operating Expenses by Modernizing the Messaging Infrastructure
[ Source: Sendmail ]
March 2009-
Now more than ever, information technology executives are reevaluating the messaging infrastructure to determine more strategic methods for increasing efficiencies and cost reductions to positively impact the bottom line. Sendmail's "Reducing Operating Expenses through Modernization of the Messaging Infrastructure" online video featuring Gartner drives home the importance of strategic IT planning for CIOs today and provides companies with an overview of the messaging infrastructure and strategies for modernization. Following an introduction to the overall strategic ....
An Executive Guide to Corporate Defence Management (CDM)
[ Source: R.I.S.C. International ]
January 2008-
This whitepaper on the emerging discipline of Corporate Defence Management (CDM) is the first of its kind dealing with this subject. The whitepaper represents the 3rd installment in a series of papers designed to raise awareness of the requirement for corporate defence to play a more eminent role in corporate strategy. This paper is designed to act as a helpful guide to executives interested in the area of contemporary corporate defence and in particular in ....
Does Size Matter? The security challenge of the SMB
[ Source: McAfee ]
September 2008-
Just because a business is small, doesn’t mean it’s immune to security threats. Security challenges facing Small and Medium Businesses in North America are on the rise. For businesses of all sizes, viruses, hacker intrusions, spyware and spam can lead to lost or stolen data, computer downtime, decreased productivity, compliance issues, lost sales and even loss of reputation. According to a recent survey conducted by McAfee, many small and medium sized businesses felt they ....
Automated Event Log Management for PCI DSS Compliance
[ Source: GFI Software ]
January 2008-
Hardware and software components on corporate networks generate a wealth of network activity information in the form of event log records. Utilizing and making sense of these records is however a slow and tedious process; one which often leads systems administrators to give up on using event logs as their primary source for network-wide security information. This white paper published by GFI Software highlights why organizations need to implement event log auditing as an integral ....
6 Best Practices To Prevent Enterprise Data Loss
[ Source: RSA, The Security Division of EMC ]
April 2009-
More than 262 million records have been breached since January 2005 and according Ponemon Institute, data loss is costing companies an average of $6.6 million per breach. According to RSA, following these "Six Best Practices for Preventing Enterprise Data Loss" can help you save millions.
Black Hat 2008: Meet The Fed
[ Source: TechWeb ]
January 2009-
Jim Christy, the Director of Futures Exploration at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, talks about the increasing sophistication of attacks that he is starting to see.
Identity Control: Realizing the Benefits of Roles Standardization & Cleanup
[ Source: Watson SCS ]
January 2008-
In a world of big solutions for big compliance and efficiency headaches, Identity Control is a welcome relief. It is the authors’ contention that ""cleaning up"" existing identity related processes & role related information will greatly help with productivity, compliance, and normal reconciliation procedures of every organization. Many organizations have tried to tackle role projects, only leading to failed attempts, costing time and money. The attitude is amalgam leveraging both a top down and bottom ....
The Attacker Within: How Hackers Are Targeting Enterprise Networks From the Inside Out
[ Source: Zscaler ]
August 2008-
As enterprise defenses evolve, so too do the attack vectors leveraged by those seeking to bypass such controls. We are entering an era where attackers are no longer working to punch a hole in the fortress surrounding enterprise IT assets from the outside. They don’t need to; they’re already inside. Thanks to the meteoric rise in the importance of Web-based traffic and a laundry list of vulnerabilities in Web-aware applications on ....
White Paper on Antivirus
[ Source: Bulwark Systems ]
January 2008-
This paper from Bulwark Systems explains corporate protection that starts at the Internet Gateway, the main entrance for viruses, malware and digital attacks. Antivirus for Web Server protects the data traffic of company handled via HTTP, HTTP over FTP or directly via FTP. It enables risk-free surfing and downloading without loss of performance and reliably prevents infected contents from being sent and received. Antivirus for Mail Server checks the complete incoming and outgoing SMTP data ....
A Guide to Email Regulatory Compliance
[ Source: Perimeter ]
August 2009-
Laws have been passed to more adequately secure private and sensitive information, many of them specifically requiring better email security. Secure your information exchange by acting on the essential tips provided in this whitepaper.
Will Facebook Get You Hired or Fired?
[ Source: Perimeter ]
August 2009-
As of February 2009, Facebook is over 200 million members strong, and 30% of companies are using social networking sites to learn about applicants as they interview for jobs. Protect yourself by reviewing the tips in this whitepaper.
Red Flags Rule: The FTC Regulation and Solutions to Prevent Identity Theft
[ Source: Perimeter ]
August 2009-
Under the Red Flags Rule, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs. Obtain the critical information on technology, process, and policy for compliance in this whitepaper.
Security Threat Report: July 2009 Update
[ Source: Sophos ]
July 2009-
In 2009, cybercriminals are turning their attention to Web 2.0, social networking platforms, and alternative tools such as PDFs. This security threat report examines new malware trends, and explains how businesses can defend against them.
Enabling a Safer Internet: The Positive Approach to Web Security
[ Source: Sophos ]
November 2009-
With one new infected webpage discovered every 4.5 seconds, it is essential you have the three pillars of protection - revealed in this whitepaper - to defend your organization against the sophisticated web threats of today.
Buyers' Guide to Endpoint Protection Platforms
[ Source: Sophos ]
November 2009-
Discover how you can leverage endpoint security and data protection to provide simplified cross-platform security, centralized management, and control of devices, apps, and network access.
How to Defend Against New Botnets
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
June 2009-
In 2008 botnets were responsible for 90% of spam, according to Symantec's MessageLabs Intelligence: 2008 Annual Report; these compromised "robot" computer networks do not seem to be going away anytime soon. Download this new whitepaper and learn about the new and sophisticated botnets, how they can affect your network, and the steps you can take to protect your company from a botnet attack.
Get More from Your IT Budget
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
February 2009-
In uncertain economic times, it’s critical to spend your budget wisely. Unlike software or hardware solutions, hosted email security is simple to implement, easy to manage and does not require any additional IT staff to maintain or upgrade. Additionally a hosted email and web security service provides faster ROI, predictable costs with no hidden fees. Learn more in this new whitepaper.
The How and Why of PCI
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
September 2009-
Companies that offer online credit card transactions assume a lot of risk. One security breach can turn everyday e-commerce into the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data. Your company could, at a minimum, face fines and penalties resulting from compliance failures; worse, your reputation and bottom line could be sunk overnight.
To protect all parties, merchants must understand and follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). This includes comprehensive requirements to ....
Bullet-Proofing Instant Messaging
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
September 2009-
Information workers on the job often turn to the same software tools they use at home for quick, unfettered communication. When that involves consumer-grade instant messaging (IM) programs, such as AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger, your organization’s network is at risk for malware infections. You may also have to deal with the results of regulatory compliance breaches and copyright violations. Management must confront these risks squarely, or face potential losses of millions of ....
A Guide to Email Regulatory Compliance
Laws have been passed to more adequately secure private and sensitive information, many of them specifically requiring better email security. Secure your information exchange...
State of Internet Security
Email only makes up about 15% of incoming malware - It's the other 85% that comes via the Web that needs your attention. Learn to effectively protect your enterprise...
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