Endpoint protection and client security
Get information on client security pratcices, including how to build, implement and maintain secure endpoint protection products and procedures for keeping your network safe from potentially unsecure laptops, desktops, and other endpoint devices.
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Endpoint protection and client security News
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January 31, 2019
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Jan'19
Dell unveils endpoint security portfolio with CrowdStrike, Secureworks
Dell has teamed up with CrowdStrike and Secureworks for SafeGuard and Response, a portfolio of endpoint security technology and services, to tackle the shifting threat landscape.
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January 21, 2019
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Jan'19
Government shutdown raises end-user security risks
The government shutdown could be a boon for hackers, as end-user resources are a prime attack vector. An expert explains what IT should be on the lookout for.
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November 30, 2018
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Nov'18
Mitre enters product testing with Mitre ATT&CK framework
The first round of evaluations using the Mitre ATT&CK framework has gone public, putting on display how different endpoint products detect advanced threat activities.
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November 06, 2018
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Nov'18
Latest Symantec acquisitions target endpoint security
Endpoint security startups Appthority and Javelin Networks are the latest Symantec acquisitions as the cybersecurity giant aims to improve its endpoint protection product.
Endpoint protection and client security Get Started
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software-defined perimeter (SDP)
Software-defined perimeter (SDP) is a security framework developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) that controls access to resources based on identity. Continue Reading
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brute force attack
Brute force (also known as brute force cracking) is a trial and error method used by application programs to decode encrypted data such as passwords or Data Encryption Standard (DES) keys, through exhaustive effort (using brute force) rather than ... Continue Reading
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spyware
Spyware is software that is installed on a computing device without the user's knowledge. Spyware can be difficult to detect; often, the first indication a user has that a computing device has been infected with spyware is a noticeable reduction in ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Endpoint protection and client security Vendors & Products
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What are today's top 3 network security challenges?
A significant shortage of cybersecurity staff, poorly configured firewalls and unmanaged end-user mobile devices are some of the top network security threats. Continue Reading
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Understanding third-party Windows 10 security tools
Third-party security tools provide value and new utilities for Windows 10 desktop administrators. IT should consider non-Microsoft options for patching, firewalls and more. Continue Reading
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Cloud endpoint security: Balance the risks with the rewards
While cloud endpoint security products, such as antivirus software, provide users with many benefits, the cloud connection also introduces risks. Expert Frank Siemons explains. Continue Reading
Manage Endpoint protection and client security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Java deserialization attacks: What are they and how do they work?
The TP-Link EAP Controller for Linux was recently found to be vulnerable to attacks. Learn from Judith Myerson what this means for users and how it can be prevented. Continue Reading
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Network shaping: How does it enable BGP attacks to divert data
The use of BGPsec protocols was found after looking into threat actors in China that controlled U.S. internet traffic. Discover how this technique works and how it can be mitigated. Continue Reading
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Kronos banking Trojan: How does the new variant compare?
Proofpoint researchers found a Kronos variant after it targeted victims in Germany, Japan and Poland. Learn how this variant compares to the original banking Trojan with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Endpoint protection and client security Issues
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How do I stop the Vidar malvertising attack?
The Vidar malvertising attack was part of a two-pronged intrusion that included the installation of ransomware in endpoints. How can enterprises protect themselves? Continue Reading
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More Ghostscript vulnerabilities, more PostScript problems
Researchers keep finding PostScript interpreter bugs. Find out how a new Ghostscript vulnerability enables remote code execution against web services and Linux desktop users. Continue Reading
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How a Windows antimalware tool helps endpoint security
The Windows Defender Antivirus program was updated to include sandbox network security. Learn why this is so important and why security professionals have been asking for it. Continue Reading