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Security Resources

Network security issues are at the top of most IT administrator’s priority lists and can present significant challenges for admins when they need to evaluate and choose the proper security solutions for enterprise systems. The following network security resources encompass a wide range of topics such as data security management, Web application security, e-mail security solutions, password management security and more, which are designed to address the most current and important issues for making IT security purchasing decisions.

These resources are updated regularly so be sure to make this your one-stop destination for all your network security solution buying research needs.


 


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Information Security: It's Not an Option  from  IBM

Technology has helped financial institutions work harder and faster than ever before. The downside: Sensitive data is more vulnerable than ever before. Financial Insights offers ideas and solutions to improve Information Security (IS). Download this research report to learn more on protecting your most important assets, your data.

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Should You Install Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server?  from  Sunbelt Software

This white paper discusses the detailed results of an Osterman Research survey on messaging security software and conclusions about administrators’ attitudes regarding installing third-party software on the Exchange Server.

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Web Application Security: Automated Scanning Versus Manual Penetration Testing  from  IBM

This white paper examines a few of these vulnerability detection methods -- comparing and contrasting manual penetration testing with automated scanning tools.

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Choosing the Best Email Security Solution in Turbulent Economic Times  from  Symantec Hosted Services

While a host of network appliances and software solutions may claim to effectively address email security issues, they can’t offer the same level of expertise, ease of use, convenience, and cost control that an outsourced managed service provides. With a managed service, a company can quickly and easily implement and deploy protection at a predictable cost.

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Security: New Strides in Preventing Intrusions  from  IBM

Need help eliminating risk in your IT environment? This ForwardView webshow describes how security appliances, which incorporate an array of security functions, can help you ward off security breaches without breaking the bank or hiring more IT staff.

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New Web Threats for 2009  from  Symantec Hosted Services

Email threats such as spam are well known, but there's another major entry point into your network, the Web! As companies have become more adept at stopping email threats, cyber-criminals have discovered new ways to infiltrate corporate networks through the Internet. Read this white paper to uncover the newest Web-based threats targeting businesses and learn how to stop them before they can disrupt your business.

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Solving the Password Management Paradox  from  Siber Systems

This paper reviews the challenge of password management and security, discusses the paradox of strong password policies and evaluates several possible solutions. Download this whitepaper to learn more.

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Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway  from  Blue Coat

Secure Web gateway solutions protect Web-surfing PCs from infection and enforce company policies. Incumbent providers have been slow to respond to changing demands, while new vendors are struggling to get the right product mix and prove their mettle in the demanding enterprise market.

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The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats: An Osterman Research Report  from  Sunbelt Software

Messaging, internal and Web-based threats are increasing in number and severity. The risks to organizations are real problems that users and their employers face if they don’t establish adequate defenses against these threats. Read this Osterman Research paper to learn how organizations must implement a layered defensive strategy to protect against threats and how Sunbelt Software can help.

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Preventing Data Loss When Migrating to Microsoft Exchange 2007  from  Symantec Hosted Services

Understand the data loss risks for businesses when migrating to Microsoft Exchange 2007. Learn the sources of these risks, the consequences of not fully safeguarding data during this transition, and how archiving can play an important role in protecting against data loss in the transition. Discover the fail points in the migration that causes data loss such as site failures as well as the risks from the lengthy timeline to fully execute a migration. Finally, see why Symantec Hosted Services provides a hosted service with archiving capabilities that offer powerful protection data loss.

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