Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "IPS by the Numbers"
This article is part of the February 2007 issue of Tips for navigating the maze of global security regulations
Choosing the right intrusion prevention technologies and product is a complex task, but following these six steps will make it simpler. IT professionals are acutely aware they need stronger protection technologies to fill gaps that firewalls alone can't address. Network intrusion prevention systems (IPSes) have been promoted as cost-effective ways to block malicious traffic, and detect and contain worm and virus threats; they can also be used to monitor network activity and assist in compliance requirements. The IPS market is overflowing with products with a wide spectrum of features that are suitable in a wide array of environments. That means you should be able to find the right one for your enterprise--if you do your homework. In the IPS world, it is especially easy to fall into the trap of buying what a savvy vendor wants to sell you rather than what you need. To decide what type of IPS is right for you, follow our six-step strategy, from asking why you're buying an IPS to testing the product in your network. STEP #1: Ask yourself this question before ... Access >>>
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Unified threat management: Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
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Encrypt It
Unencrypted data at rest is data at peril.
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New tools target ISPs to stop botnets
Security vendors are bringing the botnet fight to ISPs and carriers.
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Intrusion Prevention: Juniper Networks' ISG 2000 with IDP
Juniper Networks' ISG 2000 with IDP
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Endpoint Security: ScriptLogic's Desktop Authority 7.5
ScriptLogic's Desktop Authority 7.5
- At Your Service: February 2007 managed security services news
- Events: Information security conferences for February 2007
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Unified threat management: Fortinet's FortiGate 3600A
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Security system products latest releases: Archsight, Finjan, Sophos
Get information, such as price, features, protection and support, on the most recently released versions of security products, such as Archsight logger and Sophos Security Suite.
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Vulnerability scanning review: PatchLink's PatchLink Update 6.3
PatchLink's PatchLink Update 6.3
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IPS by the Numbers
Choosing the right intrusion prevention technologies and products is a complex task, but following these six steps will make it simpler.
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Information security blueprint for architecture and systems
A formalized security architecture diagrams how you should handle the changing threat and regulatory environments.
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HIPAA privacy records and guidelines: How to achieve compliance
Learn how to achieve compliance with HIPAA certification and learn to avoid and fix risks with password security, privacy regulations, records, guidelines.
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Cyber-Ark Enterprise Password Vault 4.0 product review
by Tom Bowers, Contributor
Product review of Cyber-Ark Enterprise Password Vault, a password management and security tool that manages passwords and controls privileged accounts.
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Going Global
Organizations sending data abroad must be prepared to comply with a slew of privacy and security regulations.
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Security system products latest releases: Archsight, Finjan, Sophos
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Columns
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Ping: Josh Seeger
Josh Seeger
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Layer8: Is risk management for real?
Fad or For Real?
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Perspectives: Suite Spot
All-in-one security suites offer an array of advantages versus best-of-breed.
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Editor's Desk: Can someone call an exterminator?
A Bug's Life
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