A lot of terms are thrown around when talking about security and intrusion defense, and it can be confusing when the meanings aren't clear. This Pocket E-Guide cuts through the noise and gives you independent, expert advice from security guru Joel Snyder as he defines these terms in the context of a perimeter intrusion defense strategy. 

This whitepaper outlines the drivers for log management as well as their underlying challenges and drive towards a common set of requirements for evaluation of log management tools. 

No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. 

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. 

This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment. 

This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Find out how you can help your organization implement best practices in privacy protection and make your privacy project successful from start to finish. 

The increasing implementation of strong two-factor authentication has challenged fraudsters to develop new methods to target online users. One of the latest tactics fraudsters are employing is the use of Trojans to launch man-in-the-browser attacks. Read on to learn more about this type of attack and how to defend against it. 

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. 

The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components. 

There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion-security systems. Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems have similar names and tend to get lumped together into a single security category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention. But the capabilities and underlying design of these systems couldn't be more different. 

The ESET Smart Security Center features two webcast sessions - including a live Q&A with the experts following the presentation - plus resources centered around antivirus solutions tailored to your business needs. 

This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges.