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whitepaper Emerging Trends in Fighting Spam26/03/08 Symantec
  Spam has been a serious problem for email administrators and users alike for more than five years, growing from one in six emails in 2002 to approximately three out of four emails today. In fact, after five years of dealing with spam and throwing significant resources at the problem, 54% of messaging decision-makers in mid-sized and large organizations still view spam as a serious or very serious problem according to a recent Osterman Research survey.  sponsored by
whitepaper State of Internet Security Report: Protecting Business Email2008-03-27 Webroot Software
  Business dependence on email is greater than ever before and the volume of threats has spiked dramatically. For this State of Internet Security report, Webroot surveyed 1,500 email security product decision makers in companies across seven countries. The report finds that close to 80% of U.S. businesses surveyed experienced a spam attack last year while half also experienced spyware, virus and phishing attacks. The report discusses these attacks in-depth while also offering helpful information on legal compliance, internal sabotage and the type of protection you need to keep your business safe from attack.

Tags: Security Management, Email, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing, Spyware		   
whitepaper Emerging Trends in Fighting Spam2007-06-01 Symantec
  Spam has been a serious problem for email administrators and users alike for more than five years, growing from one in six emails in 2002 to approximately three out of four emails today. In fact, after five years of dealing with spam and throwing significant resources at the problem, 54% of messaging decision-makers in mid-sized and large organizations still view spam as a serious or very serious problem according to a recent Osterman Research survey.   
whitepaper Public School District Reduces Virus-Related Incidents With Network Access Protection2008-03-06 Microsoft
  Central Islip Public Schools in New York has 1500 employees serving 6500 students. With thousands of employees and students using those 2500 workstations, there is plenty of opportunity for non-compliant computers and users to infiltrate the system. The District wanted both network security and Active Directory management in a server, and it found a solution in Windows Server 2008. They installed Windows Server 2008 and Network Policy Server (NPS) to upgrade the system from Windows Server 2003 R2. The new Windows Server 2008 system can help provide the security it was looking for, and NPS can help identify and update noncompliant systems, reducing virus-related incidents.

Tags: Network Security, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Assessing endpoint security solutions: Why detection rates aren't enough2008-03-04 Sophos
  Evaluating the performance of competing endpoint security products is a time-consuming and daunting task. Enterprise decision-makers have to rely on independent competitive comparisons, performance benchmarks, and detection certifications, all covering different solutions and criteria, providing conflicting results. This paper highlights the pitfalls of simply looking at virus detection rates and investigates the effect of the rapidly developing IT environment and fast-moving threat landscape on assessment criteria. It gives the six critical questions businesses need to ask to ensure the most successful outcome to their evaluations.

Tags: Network Security, Security Standards, Security Management, Intrusion Detection Systems		   
whitepaper Stop Spam, Viruses and Spyware: Endpoint and Perimeter Malware Guide2008-02-28 Webroot Software
  IT systems are under constant, increasingly sophisticated attack. Today's cyber criminals are using highly evolved, blended malware to access corporate and customer data at an alarming rate. Additional layers of protection at the perimeter are essential to combat the sheer volume of this increasing threat and to prevent networks from being clogged by spam.

Read this paper to learn about the prevalence and types of emerging threats and how to recognize them. This paper also provides recommendations on endpoint and perimeter security, as well as advice on addressing budgetary constraints, regulatory requirements, and much more.

Tags: Security Management, Security Tools, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing, Spyware		   
whitepaper Protecting against tomorrow's threats today -- proactive security from SophosLabs2008-02-21 Sophos
  Constantly looking for new vulnerabilities to exploit, today's cybercriminals are using fast- changing, low-profile threats to surreptitiously infect and hijack computers across the business network.

Spammed email, infected endpoint devices and, above all, the largely unprotected Web, are all part of the rapidly evolving threat landscape in which an increasingly mobile workforce presents unprecedented challenges to business security and productivity.

This paper describes how -- through the powerful integration of cross-threat expertise, automated systems and leading-edge technology -- SophosLabs has the global visibility and 24/7 research operation to provide the proactive protection and rapid response that businesses need to safeguard their security, productivity and regulatory compliance.

Tags: Network Security, Security Management, Security Tools, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing		   
whitepaper Trend Micro and Microsoft Provide Enhanced Security Protection to Customers With "Certified for Windows Vista" Application2008-02-05 Microsoft
  Trend Micro is a global leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. Recognizing the customer demand for enhanced security across home and business desktops and networks, Trend Micro partnered with Microsoft to deliver the next generation of security protection while ensuring that users experience a seamless upgrade to Windows Vista. Trend Micro developed its Internet Security and AntiVirus products to work seamlessly with new security features available in Windows Vista, making use of dedicated Microsoft technical assistance and third-party QA and testing resources.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Vista		   
whitepaper Safe and productive browsing in a dangerous Web world: The challenge for business2008-02-14 Sophos
  With a brand new infected Web page discovered every 14 seconds, the Web has now become the key vector for online hacking attacks, as well as representing a drain on productivity for many businesses. Yet the vast majority of businesses are unprotected against today's modern Web-based malware. Few organizations have deployed proactive protection to combat the dangers and ensure that both network security and employee efficiency remain uncompromised. This paper highlights the six top tricks used by hackers and describes the three pillars of protection organizations need to safeguard their systems and resources.

Tags: Network Security, Security Management, Security Tools, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing		   
whitepaper Macro Security Levels2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  The following information summarizes how macro (macro: An action or a set of actions one can use to automate tasks. Macros are recorded in the Visual Basic for Applications programming language.) virus protection works under each setting on the Security Level tab in the Security dialog box (Tools menu, Macro submenu) under different conditions. Under all settings, if antivirus software that works with Microsoft Office 2003 is installed and the file contains macros, the file is scanned for known viruses before it is opened. Security Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about running them.

Tags: Network Security, Word Processing		   
whitepaper Understand the Rise of PDF Spam2007-11-14 MessageLabs
  PDF Spam is an increasing problem and now accounts for around 20% of spam. This whitepaper examines the rise of PDF Spam; how it has evolved and how it works. Learn how you can meet the threat head-on and protect your business from losses of efficiency, productivity and profitability. Download this free whitepaper to learn how to keep your spam defence ahead of the game.

Tags: Email, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing		   


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