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Intrusion Prevention

ALSO CALLED: Network Intrusion Prevention, Host Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Protection, and Network Intrusion Management
DEFINITION: Intrusion prevention is a preemptive approach to network security used to identify potential threats and respond to them swiftly. Like an intrusion detection system (IDS), an intrusion prevention system (IPS) monitors network traffic. However, because an exploit may be carried  … 
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Tolly Group Findings for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 Webcast
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WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how endpoint protection technology can increase overall security and get tips for choosing the right solution for your company.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Premieres: 09 Dec 2008, 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT)
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spyware Software | Endpoint Security | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Security Policies | Virus Protection
FAQ: Corporate Web 2.0 Threats
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VIDEO: Check out this expert videocast and learn about the benefits and security risks of Web 2.0 software.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Best Practices | Data Security | Enterprise | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Security Threats | Social Networking | Software as a Service | Wikis
Fact or fiction: The security risks of cloud computing
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PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and learn about the benefits of cloud computing and SaaS and get tips for addressing the security challenges of these business options.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Mobile Device Management | Mobile IP | Privacy Rights | Social Networking | Software as a Service | Web Services | Wireless Services
Today's Security Challenges - 7 Things Every CEO Should Know about Information Security
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WEBCAST: Watch this videocast to learn about the changes in the threat landscape and understand how firewalls and intrusion prevention is no longer enough to keep your company secure.
Posted: 22 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spyware Software | Continuous Data Protection | Firewall Appliances | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention | Spyware
Podcast-The End of Antivirus as You Know It: A First Look at VIPRE Enterprise
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PODCAST: In this podcast, take a first look at VIPRE Enterprise and learn how Sunbelt started with a blank slate to design a new, next-generation antivirus and antispyware technology to deal with today's malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner.
Posted: 03 Oct 2008 | Premiered: 03 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spyware Software | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Vulnerability Management
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WEBCAST: This program features experts from Gartner and SenSage that examine the drivers behind the growing adoption of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), the benefits these solutions can yield, and how best to determine the solution for your needs.
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Governance | Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention | Regulatory Compliance | Security Event Management | Security Policies | Security Threats
PODCAST: Anti-X and the Mob: Addressing Content-Borne Threats with Unified Threat Management
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PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn about the evolution of today's blended attacks and how unified threat management (UTM) can help your company successfully mitigate these threats
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Security Threats
Anti-X and the Mob: Addressing Content-Borne Threats with Unified Threat Management
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Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Information Security | Integrated Threat Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Security Threats
Network Intrusion Preventing Systems: Should Enterprises Deploy Now?
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PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and learn about best practices for achieving a successful IPS deployment.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Financial Services Industry | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Threats
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WEBCAST: Malicious software, or malware, is a dynamic form of threat. This webcast explores the evolution of malware, and more importantly, how to recognize it and prevent it.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Patch Management | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection
Fighting the insider threat
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VIDEOCAST: This video lesson will be a case study of how one financial institution addressed the insidious problem of insider attacks.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 11 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Corporate Governance | Corporations | Data Governance | Financial Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Management
The End of Antivirus as You Know It: A First Look at VIPRE Enterprise
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WEBCAST: In this webcast, take a examines at VIPRE Enterprise and learn how Sunbelt started with a blank slate to design a new, next-generation antivirus and antispyware technology to deal with today's malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner.
Posted: 09 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spyware Software | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Vulnerability Management
The right tools for the job: Technologies for addressing PCI DSS
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Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Application Security | Configuration Management | Data Security | Information Security | Intrusion Prevention | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Security Event Management
Security & Compliance Webcast Series: Part 1, Identity & Access Management, Podcast
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Posted: 26 Jun 2006 | Premiered: 27 Jun 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Compliance (Finance) | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Intrusion Prevention | Regulations | Security Management
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sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WEBCAST: Learn how to focus on proactively protecting your enterprise from spyware, bots and increasing security risks, as well as uncovering the hidden costs associated with allowing spyware to run rampant in IT organizations.
Posted: 13 Sep 2005 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spyware Software | Cookies | Intrusion Prevention | Spyware | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection
 
INTRUSION PREVENTION DEFINITION (continued): …  out very quickly after the attacker gains access, intrusion prevention systems also have the ability to take immediate action, based on a set of rules established by the network administrator. For example, an IPS might drop a packet that it determines to be malicious and block all further traffic from that IP address or port. Legitimate traffic, meanwhile, should be forwarded to the recipient with no apparent disruption or delay of service.

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