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Date: Jul 15, 2009

While threats to enterprise networks proliferate so rapidly that it's impossible to keep tabs on the latest virus or Trojan, there are secure practices that companies can use to prevent, detect and remove malware for good.

In part two of this video series, Greg Hoglund explains some of the newest malware threats to enterprise environments and how best to confront them.

Part one: Software security threats and employee awareness training

About the speaker:
Greg Hoglund is CEO of HBGary Inc. and creator of the first rootkit.

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