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An Intrusion Prevention System is any device which exercises access control to protect computers from exploitation. "Intrusion prevention" technology is considered by some to be an extension of intrusion detection (IDS) technology, but it is actually another form of access control, like an application layer firewall. The latest Next Generation Firewalls leverage their existing deep packet inspection engine by sharing this functionality with an Intrusion-prevention system.
 
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7 Essential Steps to Achieve, Measure and Prove Optimal Security Risk Reduction

By : Qualys Published Date: Jun 11, 2007
Whether protecting five servers or 5,000, measuring the security status of your infrastructure and your organization's ability to rapidly mitigate emerging threats needs to be continuously monitored and measured. This paper details the essential aspects of putting into place a measurable and sustainable vulnerability management program.
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Qualys

Safe and Productive Browsing in a Dangerous Web World: The Challenge for Business

By : Sophos Published Date: Feb 13, 2008
With a brand new infected webpage discovered every 14 seconds, the web has now become the key vector for online hacking attacks, as well as representing a drain on productivity for many businesses. Yet the vast majority of businesses are unprotected against today's modern web-based malware. Few organizations have deployed proactive protection to combat the dangers and ensure that both network security and employee efficiency remain uncompromised.


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Sophos

Strengthening Network Security with On Demand Vulnerability Management & Policy Compliance

By : Qualys Published Date: Aug 28, 2007
Despite defensive efforts with firewalls, intrusion detection, antivirus and the like, criminals, careless employees and contractors have exposed more than 158 million digital records of consumers' personally identifiable information since 2005. This security guide describes the requirements and on demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution called QualysGuard for effective vulnerability management and policy compliance.
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Qualys

There's a Hole in Your Network: Vulnerability Management Is No Mystery

By : Qualys Published Date: Aug 08, 2006
Learn how vulnerability management allows you to keep on top of these problems by identifying an organization's greatest security vulnerabilities and proactively recommending fixes.
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Qualys

The PCI Data Security Standard

By : Tripwire Published Date: Feb 01, 2007
Learn about the validation requirements of the payment card industry's data security standard (PCI DSS), including administrative and technical elements of the program, and the potential sanctions for failure to comply.
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Tripwire

Trends in Malware: Sophos Security Threat Report 2008

By : Sophos Published Date: Jul 25, 2007
A sharp rise in web threats is the latest twist in cybercriminals' continually evolving efforts to steal information for financial gain. We review the year so far and predict the threat landscape for the second half of 2007.
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Sophos

The Need for Vulnerability Management

By : Qualys Published Date: Nov 16, 2007
This guide describes the need for vulnerability management. It introduces the sources of vulnerabilities and their related fallout, then relates why the nature of modern threats to the network requires automated technology to counter sophisticated exploits. The guide defines elements of vulnerability management and how it controls the detection and remediation process.
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Qualys

The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats

By : Sunbelt Software Published Date: Mar 24, 2008
Messaging, internal and Web-based threats are increasing in number and severity. Because the profit motive now drives spammers, hackers and other purveyors of malicious content, as well as the development of more sophisticated techniques to circumvent corporate defenses, organizations must continue to improve their defenses.
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Sunbelt Software

Vulnerability Management for Dummies: How to Implement a Successful Vulnerability Management Program

By : Qualys Published Date: Mar 28, 2008
As a business owner, or someone responsible for network security within your organization, you need to understand how to prevent attacks and eliminate network weaknesses that leave your business exposed and at risk. Vulnerability Management for Dummies arms you with the facts and shows you how to implement a successful Vulnerability Management program.
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Qualys

Assessing Endpoint Security Solutions: Why Detection Rates Aren't Enough

By : Sophos Published Date: Mar 04, 2008
Evaluating the performance of competing endpoint security products is a time-consuming and daunting task. Enterprise decision-makers have to rely on independent competitive comparisons, performance benchmarks, and detection certifications, all covering different solutions and criteria, providing conflicting results.
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Sophos

FISMA Prescriptive Guide

By : Tripwire Published Date: Mar 31, 2008
Discover how to achieve and maintain FISMA compliance to ensure security of systems and data.
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Tripwire

Liberating the Inbox: How To Make Email Safe and Productive Again

By : Sophos Published Date: Oct 02, 2007
With spam levels breaking records every day, the quintessential business tool –  email – has simultaneously become a major liability. With inboxes overrun with more and more unwanted email that threatens business productivity, regulatory compliance, and network security, organizations are having to look at what is being mailed in, out and around their network, at the gateway, at the mail server and at the endpoint.
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Sophos

On-Demand Vulnerability Management

By : Qualys Published Date: Aug 08, 2006
Learn how to start your own self-auditing process by setting goals and answering key questions about your infrastructure. This podcast examines what to look for in a self-audition solution, how to use vulnerability management to ease the pain and why your software solution really matters.
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Qualys

PCI DSS Compliance with Tripwire

By : Tripwire Published Date: Jun 28, 2007
Find out step-by-step what it takes to become compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS), and how Tripwire can help your company achieve and maintain PCI compliance.
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Tripwire

Kaspersky Open Space Security Network Protection

By : Kaspersky Lab Published Date: Jul 20, 2007
Kaspersky Open Space Security offers new flexibility to network security by extending beyond the traditional workplace to protect an increasingly mobile and distributed workforce.  We provide airtight protection against all forms of malware, including viruses, hacker attacks, spyware and spam.
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Kaspersky Lab

4 Key Qualities of Effective Host-Based Intrusion Prevention (HIP) Systems

By : Third Brigade Published Date: Jul 05, 2006
Organizations that need to protect business critical applications, and sensitive data and hosts recognize that traditional network defenses can be readily bypassed by attackers. This white paper defines four key qualities of an effective host-based IPS.
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Third Brigade

4 Steps to Data Security Compliance: Technologies to Help Your Organization with U.S. Regulations

By : SafeNet Published Date: Nov 19, 2007
U.S. organizations that handle corporate and personal data must conform to certain government legislation to protect this private information from compromise, unauthorized access, interception, or corruption. However, organizations with little or no education of these mandates or suitable solutions will find their budgets and their manpower stretched too thin.
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SafeNet

Spyware: An Annoying and Dangerous Problem You CAN Eradicate

By : Secure Computing Published Date: Jun 05, 2006
Spyware presents a daily threat to organizations. It can even lead to networks being exposed to malicious attacks. Find out about the specific types of spyware threats that are out there and how you can combat these threats today.
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Secure Computing

Security Design Principles

By : Nixu Published Date: Oct 18, 2006
This white paper is an overview of the Nixu Security System and the various security principles it encompasses.  Topics discussed include security design, application security, OS hardening, patch management, and more.
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Nixu

Securing Web Applications: The Time Is Now

By : Cenzic Published Date: Jul 01, 2006
Enterprises need to utilize software testing that can automatically review applications for security problems. This document examines the market drivers and technology associated with software security code review products and discusses how Cenzic is addressing this urgent need.

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Cenzic

Securing Hard to Patch Servers in Health Care Environments

By : Blue Lane Published Date: Aug 14, 2007
Find out how Blue Lane's unique approach can help health care IT pros quickly secure hard to patch servers.
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Blue Lane

Selecting the Right Host Intrusion Prevention System: 12 Key Questions to Ask

By : Third Brigade Published Date: May 15, 2007
This white paper identifies twelve critical questions that organizations need to consider when selecting a Host Intrusion Prevention System product. These questions relate to protection, manageability, integration and speed.
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Third Brigade

Security and Identity Access and Management Outlook

By : CA Published Date: Apr 25, 2007
To explore IT security and Identity Access and Management trends and developments, The Strategic Counsel conducted a survey of 642 large North American organizations covering: IAM Expectations, Critical Factors in IAM Solution Choice, Security Challenges and Costs, Security Investment, Impact of Lagging Security Investment, Most Important Areas for Additional Security Spending, Key Inhibitors to Additional Security Spending, Graphics.

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CA

Size Does Matter: Advantages of Distributed Password Recovery

By : ElcomSoft Published Date: Oct 18, 2007
Information is crucial in decision making. No wonder that protection of information is paid much attention. The most part of information is created and stored digitally (Microsoft Office documents, different databases, and financial data in Intuit Quicken etc). Thus software and hardware means of protecting information are the first to talk about.
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ElcomSoft

Selecting PopUp Ad Filter Software

By : Microworld Published Date: Jan 08, 2003
Unwanted PopUp Ads are intrusive Internet advertisements that are displayed when you access web pages. This white paper provides information about different type of PopUp Ads, losses they cause, how they work and suggests key features that a good PopUp Ad Filter software should have.
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Microworld
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