Information Security grades products we review in several categories, typically in areas including configuration, management, policy control, effectiveness and reporting, with exceptions based on product type. Our reviewers apply these guidelines in grading products in each category:
A
Best in class, does outstanding job of filling this need for the organization. Thorough, innovative, easy to use and flexible. May be equaled, but hard to beat. Recommended without reservation
B
A solid performer, does a very good job of meeting an organization's requirements. Viable choice, though there is room for improvement. Recommended with some reservation.
C
Passable, adequate. Fills basic requirements but doesn't stand out and needs substantial improvement to move up in class.
D
Not acceptable. Has some value, but is below average and falls well short of basic requirements. Not recommended.
F
Effectively unusable. So bad it has little or no value.
HOT PICK CRITERIA
Information Security recognizes outstanding new products as Hot Picks, achieving A ratings in at least two categories and no grades lower than B. Hot Picks
Demonstrate superiority in one or more of the following ways:
Offers innovative solution to a security problem through a new approach or technology or fresh application/combination of existing technologies.
Solves an existing security problem in a more effective way than existing products
Has features or capabilities that add significant value to its core function.
Is significantly more cost-effective and/or easier to manage than competing products and services that offer similar capabilities.
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