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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.

Meeting the challenge of securing endpoints by unifying essential components in a single agent

Any organization concerned about information security would discover that endpoints are the universal Achilles heel of risk. Endpoints bring three significant new risks. First, attacks increasingly bypass traditional perimeter-focused security and enter endpoints and the enterprise network through a variety of methods, such as interaction with malicious Web sites. Second, a large number of endpoints are mobile so they may be used both inside and outside the traditional perimeter of security controls. Finally, endpoints present a huge logistical challenge to IT staff who often must manage deployment of policies and controls for multiple security agents on each physical device.

Gene Kim's Steps to Mitigate Virtualization Security Risks

Tripwire founder/CTO Gene Kim provides seven practical steps that IT organizations can take to mitigate the unique security challenges of virtualization. While some are directed specifically at virtualized environments, many of these steps are solid best practices that apply to both physical and virtualized environments.

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Simplify, Integrate, and Safeguard Your Business with Secure Web Business Enablement

The CA approach to Secure Web Business Enablement addresses the critical need for automated tools that can centrally manage your Web users and their access to Web applications, portals and services. We can help you to dramatically expand business opportunities through more rapid and secure Web-based application deployments. CA solutions for Secure Web Business Enablement are major components in the CA Identity and Access Management (IAM) suite of modular, integrated and scalable solutions.

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