What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness. 

Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions. 

For organizations trying to shore up network defenses, it's important to understand how the security threat landscape has evolved. Only then is it possible to determine the best use of network-security solutions -- particularly Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) -- to block ongoing and future waves of attacks. Read on to learn more. 

A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect. 

This white paper provides insights into how host intrusion prevention systems deliver business value to enterprises, provide protection against zero-day threats, give IT time to test and deploy patches, and realize IT operational cost savings via centrally managed security and visibility of all endpoint security layers through a single console. 

Firewall and intrusion prevention systems across various enterprise networks routinely log hundreds of hacker attempts a day. To prevent successful attacks, two key detection approaches have evolved: signature-based and anomaly-based network behavior analysis (NBA). This E-Guide details each approach along with the pros and cons. 

Network--Stop threats before they happen. This June 2009 study examines the financial impact and potential return on investment (ROI) for McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (formerly McAfee IntruShield®), using Adena Health System as a case study. 

Read this chapter from "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, 2009) and learn how to secure Oracle by checking for weak passwords, configuring failed login policies, preventing DoS attacks with resource limits, and auditing user profiles. 

Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks. 

Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap. 

Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection. 

Read this expert E-Guide to learn more about the integrated threat management landscape and receive some tips and best practices to properly deploy an integrated threat management solution.