ALSO CALLED: Virus Detection, Anti-Virus Software, Antivirus Software, Computer Virus Detection Software, Virus Protection Software, Antivirus, Virus Scanning Software, and Worm Detection Software DEFINITION: Antivirus (or "anti-virus") software is a class of program that searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. The market for this kind of program has expanded because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the Internet by businesses concerned about
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WHITE PAPER: Posted: 14 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY:
Check out this IT Briefing for an overview of the features in today's emerging endpoint security suites, and how to best make use of those features for improved host security.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 20 Mar 2008
SUMMARY:
This white paper shows you how to effectively protect your company's network perimeter from threats like spam, malware, bots, viruses and other attacks.
PODCAST: Posted: 06 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 06 Mar 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
SUMMARY:
Preparation is important when securing a remote office or branch office, but there's nothing like the skills and experience gained from actually undergoing the experience.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 15 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
SUMMARY:
Read this guide to evaluating email security solutions and learn more about overcoming the challenges of implementing an email security solution and administrative considerations to make when evaluating potential email security solutions.
WEBCAST: Posted: 11 Sep 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
This webcast details a multi-layered security strategy that helps secure all of your company's protection points and preserves your systems and network for business, avoiding disruptions.
WEBCAST: Posted: 11 Jun 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
View this webcast and join Peter H. Gregory, author of "Securing the Vista Environment" as he discusses effective methods for protecting your Microsoft Vista environment and shows you what you can do to ensure it is properly secured.
WEBCAST: Posted: 01 Jun 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
In this webcast, security expert Kevin Beaver outlines some essential malware prevention tools, solid IT functions and business processes that you can put in place to help yourself prevent malware outbreaks.
WEBCAST: Posted: 16 Apr 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
Windows Vista includes a wide range of new security features to provide increased security against malware. Microsoft's goal was to eliminate the vulnerabilities that plagued their previous operating systems; but does Vista measure up?
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With Microsoft getting in the antimalware game--behind free antivirus and antispyware in Vista and its Forefront Client Security business software--standalone antimalware vendors have had to adjust their strategies and improve centralized management.
VIRUS DETECTION SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): … Antivirus (or "anti-virus") software is a class of program that searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. The market for this kind of program has expanded because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the Internet by businesses concerned about protecting their computer assets. Virus Detection Software definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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