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 - 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 - 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 - Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Network Security | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - The purpose of this whitepaper is to describe best practices for securing IBM System i/i-Series/AS400 systems and detail the AS400 monitoring service provided by SecureWorks.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Data Security | Database Administration | Database Security | Network Security | Security | Security Event Management | Security Software | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Malware | Network Security | Phishing | Security | Security Threats | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Organizations of all sizes continue to be challenged by increasingly sophisticated security threats. Attackers are constantly finding new ways to access valuable data. They use various tools and methods to evade traditional security products. This brief white paper presents a new security solution that can stop new threats quickly and effectively.
Posted: October 30, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2009


Topics:  Email Security | Email Security Software | Malware | Security | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Cobbling together multiple point products to protect against a growing population of sophisticated Web 2.0 threats can result in a fragile "house of cards" network. Leading enterprises are already reaping benefits through consolidation, by centralizing data centers and embracing virtualization initiatives. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Security Hardware | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - The performance and security needs of corporate networks have evolved greatly in the last five years. This brochure provides a management overview of what's changed and why. But more importantly, it shows why flexibility, visibility, agility and affordability are now the key factors in network decision-making. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Network Management | Network Managers | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - This white paper examines how IBM Tivoli Unified Single Sign-On addresses the needs of organizations for enterprise single sign-on, Web single sign-on, and federated single sign-on.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: December 29, 2008


Topics:  Access Control | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Threats | SSO | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization offers the opportunity for a more hands off approach to security. It eliminates the need for local hardware, as well as the time required for security administration. It frees users from worrying about arcane technical details, and eliminates the need for constant attention. Read on to learn more about the benefits of virtualization.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: October 28, 2009


Topics:  Network Management | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Server Virtualization | Virtualization Security

WHITE PAPER - For a no-nonsense perspective on the most common types of network and data compromises in small to medium-sized businesses, read this white paper. It lists the ten most common vectors of data compromise, with practical techniques and defenses to counter them.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Network Security | Security | Security Event Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - Protecting confidential data is serious business. Failure may result in fat fines and even jail time -- not to mention damage to your brand. WatchGuard's easy-to-use, all-inclusive email and web secure content and threat prevention appliances offer a complete data protection solution.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Email Security | Information Security | Security | Security Spending | Security Threats | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - Take a look at the new XTM (extensible threat management) network security from WatchGuard. See the tangible benefits this new generation of security solutions offers. No hype -- just concrete examples of XTM features and the advantages they deliver for you to evaluate against your current security.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: July 26, 2009


Topics:  Endpoint Security | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Server Hardware | Integrated Threat Management | Network Appliances | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Security Spending