WHITE PAPER - No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Application Security | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Software

WHITE PAPER - For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Risk Management | Security Event Management | Security Managers | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Systems

WHITE PAPER - There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion-security systems. Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems have similar names and tend to get lumped together into a single security category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention. But the capabilities and underlying design of these systems couldn't be more different.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Security Software | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - This free white paper explores how education and policy enforcement can help prevent the threat posed by proxy anonymizers. This white paper looks at how to go beyond a basic URL-based filtering solution and block Anonymous Proxies including stopping HTTPS, blocking inappropriate images and proxy pattern blocking.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Computing | Internet Security | Internet Security Software | Intrusion Prevention | Network Security | Productivity | Proxy Server Software | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - The email security market is maturing, but speed and breadth of spam detection, and management and reporting capabilities, continue to differentiate vendors. This paper will discuss what you need to know about spam filtering, outbound content filtering, and available email security solutions in various delivery models.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Published: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Data Encryption | Data Management | Data Security | Email Management | Email Security Software | Intrusion Prevention | Regulatory Compliance | Reporting Software

WHITE PAPER - Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Published: June 12, 2009


Topics:  Blade Servers | Dashboards | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Threats | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This IDC white paper presents the benefits to enterprises adopting a preemptive approach to IPC, the internal threats to business information, the impact of government regulations on the protection of data, and highlights how Oracle provides database security products that enterprises can leverage to protect themselves from costly data breaches.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: August 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Management | Data Security | Database Management | Database Security | Intrusion Prevention | Risk Assessment | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Encryption Standards | Firewall Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Security Management | VPN

WHITE PAPER - This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Find out how you can help your organization implement best practices in privacy protection and make your privacy project successful from start to finish.
Posted: September 4, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Management | Data Security | Data Storage | Enterprise Content Management | Information Management | Intrusion Prevention | Quality Control | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Security Best Practices | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides a thorough explanation of one of the more potent malware classifications effecting systems and networks today – the Storm/Nuwar Botnet. While security software can mitigate the direct impact of Nuwar and other bot-related malware on individual systems, the wider effects of botnet activity need additional countermeasures.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Denial of Service Attacks | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Malware | Security

WHITE PAPER - The ideal firewall solutions for small business integrate a hardware firewall with software controls into a comprehensive security solution that includes virtual private network (VPN) support, antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and content filtering capabilities.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: August 14, 2009


Topics:  Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Small Businesses | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks.
Posted: March 13, 2009 | Published: March 13, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Risk Assessment | Security | Spyware | Vulnerability Assessments