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Feb 10, 2012

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Endpoint Security
ALSO CALLED: End Point Security, End-point Security DEFINITION: Endpoint security is a strategy in which security software is distributed to end-user devices but centrally managed. Endpoint security systems work on a client/server model. A client program is installed on or downloaded to every endpoint, which, in this case, is every user device that connects to the corporate network. Endpoints can include PCs, laptops, handhelds, and specialized equipment such as … Definition continues below.
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Protecting Corporate Data in the "BYOD" Environment sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While BYOD offers many benefits to your business, it is imperative that you insure the integrity of your corporate assets. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Authentication \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| TCO \| Wireless Security

Mobile Apps in the Enterprise: Potentials and Pitfalls sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Developing and deploying mobile applications is not an easy task. But learn why the benefits of mobile applications outweigh the challenges of implementing them in the enterprise. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Development and Integration Services \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Operating Systems \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

The State of Cloud Based Security - Taking a Cloud-Based Approach to Security Can Improve Protection and Lower Costs sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Traditional endpoint solutions are becoming less effective as the threat environment increasingly grows more complex. However, cloud-based security may be the answer, offering an opportunity for improved security, while saving costs. View this paper to explore the current state of cloud-based security, advantages of cloud-based security, and more. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

What You Need to Know About the Costs of Mobility sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Control rising mobility expenses, uncover cost reduction opportunities, and improve operational efficiencies through an enterprise-defined mobility strategy. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| Endpoint Security \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Policy-Based Network Management \| Smart Phones

Ten Steps to an Enterprise Mobility Strategy sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Ensure traveling employees are productive while you control costs and security, with an enterprise mobility strategy. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Spend Management \| Spend Management Software \| VPN \| Wi-Fi

The iPass Mobile Enterprise Report sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: The enterprise mobility policy guide for IT management and CIOs Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Spend Management \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi

IT Pros Guide to Data Protection: Top 5 tips for Securing Data in the Modern Workforce sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: The following five steps are some very effective ways to improve data security in a cost-effective manner and are the first steps toward readying an organization for more robust data protection measures such as DLP. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| File Transfer Protocols \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

E Is for Endpoint: Six Security Strategies for Highly Effective IT Professionals sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Meraki White Paper: Integrating the Apple iPad® Into Enterprise Wireless Networks sponsored by Meraki WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to discover steps you should take before integrating iPads, tablets, and other wireless devices into your network to maintain manageability and security and offer a good user experience. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| VLAN \| VPN \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Security

Survey: All's Not Well at Endpoints sponsored by Autonomy, an HP company WHITE PAPER: This white paper is here to help you find an effective, efficient and affordable endpoint data protection solution. By exploring the need for endpoint security and the liabilities associated with not having security practices in place, this paper provides all of the information you need to find a solution that's right for your organization. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Center Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

Think Your Anti-Virus Software Is Working? Think Again sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus offerings are no longer effective against emerging threats. This resource explores a more effective endpoint security approach, called intelligent whitelisting, which affords greater protection, productivity, and efficiency. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Ponemon Institute 2012 State of the Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines a study focused on four topics on the state of endpoint security: risk, productivity, resources and complexity. The findings are presented in this report. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Reducing Local Admin Exposure Through Application Whitelisting sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the many benefits of application whitelisting over the common practice of revoking end-user administrative privileges. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Federal BP Whitepaper "Your Network is the New Battlefield" sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Taking a proactive approach to information and network security is vital to combating the ever-increasing multitude of cybersecurity threats. Access today’s whitepaper to learn more about a flexible automation framework for continuous monitoring and management to help maintain network security. Posted: 11 Jan 2012 \| Published: 11 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| National Institute of Standards and Technology \| Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Remote Computing \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management \| WAN

Providing effective endpoint management at the lowest total cost (Why Switch) sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines a methodology for comparing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of endpoint management technologies including IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager. Learn why the TCO of Tivoli Endpoint Manager is much lower than other solutions on the market, delivering superior functionality at a fraction of the cost of competitive offerings. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Server Hardware \| Applications Management \| Business Intelligence \| Endpoint Security

Secure by Design: five customers use desktop virtualization for security sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a proven approach to managing risk and improving information security. Find out why desktop virtualization is secure by design and discover new requirements your security strategy should address, including a full range of device types, access to data from anywhere, and more. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Security \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Security

Delivering corporate data securely on employee iPads™ sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides detailed insight into the latest iPad adoption trends and examines the issues that often accompany these devices from an IT perspective. Find out how the iPad differs from a traditional PC with respect to security and obtain helpful recommendations to help you balance user preferences with security and control. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Tablet PC

Enforcing endpoint security through network-based Quarantine Protection sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: Discover how the Quarantine features in HP TippingPoint’s intrusion prevention system (IPS) and Security Management System offer a cost-effective way to enable network-based endpoint security. View this paper now for a comprehensive overview of the quarantine options and capabilities. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Three simple steps to better patch security sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security experts estimate that 90% of successful attacks against software vulnerabilities could be prevented with an existing patch or configuration setting. Still, many computers in organizations remain unpatched and unprotected. In this whitepaper, uncover three best practices for improving your security and compliance with patch assessment. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

FAQ Guide: Windows 7 Migrations Provide the Ideal Time to Lock Down Endpoints sponsored by Viewfinity WHITE PAPER: Rather than deploying yet another desktop operating system without addressing endpoint security problems, the smarter choice may be to deal with the issue once and for all during your Windows 7 system migrations. In this resource, explore 6 frequently asked questions to help you on your way. Posted: 30 Dec 2011 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Access Rights \| Desktop Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Windows 7 \| Windows Security

Eight threats your antivirus won't stop sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data leakage are on the rise. High-profile incidents that make big news might seem out of the ordinary. Yet businesses of every size face similar risks in the everyday acts of using digital technology and the internet for legitimate purposes. Posted: 23 Dec 2011 \| Published: 23 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Simplify Your Relationship with Endpoint Security sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: View this paper to explore the key reasons why managing endpoint security is complex, why a hosted endpoint solution can ease this complexity, to uncover Symantec Endpoint Protection.cloud and more. Posted: 07 Dec 2011 \| Published: 07 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Endpoint Security \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Protect Sensitive Data on Laptops – Even for Disconnected Users sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Securing corporate data is a top IT imperative and with more employees working from alternative locations, the mobile security challenge has become a critical focus for IT. Read this white paper to understand how local virtual desktops based on Citrix XenClient should be a part of your security strategy. Posted: 01 Dec 2011 \| Published: 01 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Wireless Computing

Endpoint Buyers Guide sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: View this buyer's guide to explore leading vendors in the endpoint security market and discover how each measure up in the following categories: product features and capabilities, effectiveness, performance, usability, data protection, and technical support. Posted: 23 Nov 2011 \| Published: 23 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Successfully Managing VDI Services with the BIG-IP System sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can unite all the components required to make a complete and secure VDI services delivery solution in one integrated and consolidated platform. Posted: 15 Nov 2011 \| Published: 15 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Hardware Management \| Security \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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ENDPOINT SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … inventory scanners and point-of-sale terminals. A server or gateway hosts the centralized security program, which verifies logins and sends updates and patches when needed. Simple forms of endpoint security include personal firewalls or anti-virus software that is distributed and then monitored and updated from the server. The term is evolving, however, to include security elements such as intrusion detection and prevention, anti-spyware software, and behavior-blocking software (programs that monitor devices and look for operations and actions that are typically initiated by unsanctioned applications …
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