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Protecting against tomorrow's threats today -- proactive security from SophosLabs

whitepaper 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...

Tags: network security

[03 May 2008]

Security threat: One web page infected every five seconds

News Web threats have risen significantly in the first quarter of 2008, with one web page being infected every five seconds, according to a report from security vendor Sophos. Released Wednesday, Sophos said in its Security Threat Report that an average...

Tags: malware, email, web, security

[24 Apr 2008]

Why Linux Threats Mean Business

whitepaper Linux is expanding rapidly beyond its traditional base of enthusiasts, finding rising popularity as a server platform for corporations. This paper highlights the threat to businesses caused by the interaction of unprotected Linux computers with...

Tags: corporations, linux, computers, interaction

[21 Apr 2008]

Spyware - the hidden threat to business security

whitepaper The explosion in spyware has presented businesses with increasing concerns about security issues, from data theft and network damage to reputation loss and exposure to potential litigation. This paper examines how spyware infiltrates and affects...

Tags: spyware, damage, examines, theft

[21 Apr 2008]

Fighting the Battle Against Zero-Day Virus Threats

whitepaper The independent testing laboratory AV-test.org found response times ranging from just under seven hours to almost 30 hours, with the four leading vendors (Sophos, McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro) clocking in at no fewer than 12 hours.

Tags: anti-virus, virus, threats, anti

[10 Apr 2008]

Sophos Security Threat Report 2008

whitepaper The Sophos security threat report talks about recent attacks and gives predictions and advice for 2008. A recent survey showed that only 30% of computer users thought that 2008 would be a better year for internet security.

Tags: network security

[08 Apr 2008]

Who's Got the NAC? Best Practices in Protecting Network Access

whitepaper This report is brought to you by Sophos. For many would-be network access control (NAC) adopters, what NAC is or is supposed to be is unclear. However, the companies who are successfully protecting their network aren't confused - they also have...

Tags: network security

[08 Apr 2008]

NAC: Managing Unauthorized Computers

whitepaper Unauthorized endpoint computers pose significant security risks to organizations. Where underlying network-based enforcement is available, network access control (NAC) solutions provide detection and implementation of security policies to minimize...

Tags: monitoring systems, computers, enforcement, risks

[08 Apr 2008]

NAC: Bridging the Network Security Gap

whitepaper Enterprises must take a robust policy-driven approach to enforcing security compliance in order to protect against network vulnerabilities and meet regulatory requirements. This paper examines technology and initiatives designed to capitalize on...

Tags: lan - wan standards, compliance, prevent, robust

[08 Apr 2008]

Phishing, phaxing, vishing and other identity threats: The evolution of online fraud

whitepaper Fraudsters and scammers are finding increasingly devious ways of stealing financial and other confidential information. Anything they can learn about online credentials can seriously undermine an organization's profile, bring considerable risk to...

Tags: telecom security, profile, prevent, theft

[08 Apr 2008]

Managed Appliances: Security Solutions That Do More

whitepaper The complexity of dealing with enterprise security continues to grow, placing increasingly heavy demands on the IT department. Vendors have attempted to meet the challenge with solutions that strive to let the IT administrator do more with...

Tags: middleware, managed, appliances, demands

[08 Apr 2008]

Liberating the Inbox: How to make email safe and productive again

whitepaper With spam levels breaking records every day, the quintessential business tool - email - has simultaneously become a major liability. With inboxes overrun with more and more unwanted email that threatens business productivity, regulatory compliance...

Tags: security standards, email, response, levels

[08 Apr 2008]

Safe and productive browsing in a dangerous Web world: The challenge for business

whitepaper 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...

Tags: anti-virus

[08 Apr 2008]

Unauthorized applications: Taking back control

whitepaper Employees installing and using unauthorized applications like Instant Messaging, VoIP, games and peer-to-peer file-sharing applications cause many businesses serious concern. This paper looks at why it is important to control such applications...

Tags: anti-hacking

[08 Apr 2008]

Stopping Zombies, Botnets, and Other Email-borne Threats

whitepaper Hijacked computers, or zombies, hide inside networks where they send spam, steal company secrets, and enable other serious crimes. This paper discusses how the threat has evolved, explains how zombie networks, or botnets, are created and highlights...

Tags: spyware, threat, send, spam

[08 Apr 2008]

Why Linux Threats Mean Business

whitepaper Linux is expanding rapidly beyond its traditional base of enthusiasts, finding rising popularity as a server platform for corporations. This paper highlights the threat to businesses caused by the interaction of unprotected Linux computers with...

Tags: expanding, threats, range, platforms

[08 Apr 2008]

Windows Vista: Is it secure enough for business?

whitepaper Five years after the release of Windows XP, Microsoft's primary stated goal with Windows Vista has been to reduce security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware and other threats. A number of new security features have been...

Tags: anti-hacking, windows vista, vista, windows xp

[08 Apr 2008]

Security and control: The smarter approach to malware and compliance

whitepaper The continuing evolution of malware threats combined with the demand for increasingly flexible working practices is a significant challenge to IT departments seeking to reduce help desk support and get better value for money from their investment...

Tags: firewalls, demand, behavior, benefit

[08 Apr 2008]

Stopping Zombies, Botnets, and Other Email-borne Threats

whitepaper Hijacked computers, or zombies, hide inside networks where they send spam, steal company secrets, and enable other serious crimes. This paper discusses how the threat has evolved, explains how zombie networks, or botnets, are created and highlights...

Tags: protection, computers, spam, send

[08 Apr 2008]

Security and control: The smarter approach to malware and compliance

whitepaper The continuing evolution of malware threats combined with the demand for increasingly flexible working practices is a significant challenge to IT departments seeking to reduce help desk support and get better value for money from their investment...

Tags: firewalls, evolution, desk, malware

[08 Apr 2008]

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