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Anti-virus technology fails to prevent computers from virus infections. And because it fails, it inadvertently assists many security woes that plague the computer population. Fortunately, whitelisting technology has emerged in recent years. Whitelisting technology takes a different approach to the malware problem, recording all valid programs and preventing others from executing. Because of this approach, it can be and is used to prevent other ills, such as spyware, adware, unlicensed software or any other kind of unauthorized software. Whitelisting can be applied to device control as well, which prevents the attaching of unauthorized devices to corporate PCs and laptops.

Configuration Assessment- Choosing the Right Solution

Configuration assessment lets businesses proactively secure their IT infrastructure and achieve compliance with important industry standards and regulations. Learn why configuration assessment is so important, why organizations find it difficult to control system configurations, and what types of configuration assessment solutions are available.

Protection for Mac and Linux computers - genuine need or nice to have?

The current risk to computers running non-Windows platforms is small but growing. As Macs and Linux computers become more prevalent within organizations, they are likely to become more of a target for hackers as a way in to the rest of the network and a means of infecting websites. This paper investigates the real threat from non-Windows platforms. It discusses the dangers of them distributing Windows viruses, examines the implications of their growing popularity, and highlights regulatory pressure to protect them.

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Fortis Turkey Increases Quality of Customer Services with Improved Network Management

Providing highly available financial services to its customers is a cornerstone of Fortis Turkey’s strategy for growth. Fortis aims to double its market share in selected products in Turkey by 2009. Delivering quality of service throughout this period is critical for the bank’s profitability and competitive advantage. With the bank’s 270-plus Turkish branches and 4,975 staff reliant on IT to deliver services across a range of channels and process customer transactions, Fortis Turkey must be able to guarantee the availability and performance of its network.

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Networking

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