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ALSO CALLED: End Point Security and 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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Practical Advantages of Fireware® XTM for Hands-On IT Administrators sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Take a look at the new XTM (extensible threat management) network security from WatchGuard. See the tangible benefits this new generation of security solutions offers. No hype -- just concrete examples of XTM features and the advantages they deliver for you to evaluate against your current security. Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Appliances \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Spending

Security in the Call Center: Verifying Customer Identities without the Inconvenience sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: Is securing the Call Center possible without impacting the customer experience? This paper discusses the advantages and benefits of using knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to bolster Call Center security over other solutions. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Call Center Management \| Call Centers \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Privacy \| Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Personal Information Management Software

Desktop Virtualization: An Expert Guide to the Benefits and Challenges sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com and Dell, you will gain insight into the top reasons to deploy virtual desktops in your organization. Posted: 23 Sep 2009 \| Published: 23 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Cluster Management \| Data Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Endpoint Security \| IT Infrastructure

Simple-to-Use Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the looming threat horizon that is forcing companies to reexamine their endpoint security functions and discusses ESET’s solution for integrated security management that is built around its advanced heuristic technology. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Network Service Providers \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Authentication in the Enterprise: Current and Changing Requirements sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication. Posted: 25 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Regulatory Compliance

Cloud-Client Enterprise Security Impact Report: Increased Protection at a Lower Cost sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the many benefits of faster access to threat intelligence, using a cloud-client architecture for immediate protection, as well as the benefits to enterprises of consolidating to a single vendor for content security infrastructure. Posted: 24 Aug 2009 \| Published: 24 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Content Management \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Web Content Management

Rethink Endpoint Security to Revolutionize Enterprise Protection sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: With OfficeScan 10, Trend Micro introduces a revolutionary new way to defeat the volume of today's threats. This white paper describes this new technology and how it provides more effective protection for enterprise endpoints while reducing management complexity for administrators and resource utilization for end users. Posted: 24 Aug 2009 \| Published: 24 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Security Threats \| Spam

Cost Savings with Centralized Virtual Desktops sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Centralized virtual desktops optimize the efficiency, security and flexibility of any PC environment. This white paper will look at the current cost of PC management and will explore how VDI can significantly reduce operational costs, and how TCO can vary depending on industry and user requirements. Posted: 20 Aug 2009 \| Published: 20 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Applications Management \| Data Centers \| Data Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| TCO \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VM

Virtualization Review: The Desktop as a Service sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Learn how desktop virtualization greatly eases the pains of desktop management and deployment projects by centralizing all of your desktops, allowing all of your users access from any connected location (WAN, LAN, or home), completely lock down endpoints, and reduce service costs. Posted: 20 Aug 2009 \| Published: 20 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Data Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Computing \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VM

Deploying Citrix XenDesktop with Wyse Viance: Thin Clients for the Knowledge Worker sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization brings many benefits that enable the centralization of entire personalized end-user desktop operating environments so that they can be efficiently accessed, managed, and protected from a central location. Posted: 20 Aug 2009 \| Published: 20 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Data Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Server Virtualization \| TCO \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Lumension Vulnerability Management - Automating the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn how Lumension Vulnerability Management enables organizations to mitigate their critical risk by integrating the five phases of vulnerability management: discovering assets, assessing vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, prioritizing risks, remediating vulnerabilities and continuous reporting. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Published: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Vulnerability Management

Data Protection Solution-Taking Control of Your Data sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Whatever your industry, safeguarding your data is critical to running your business and protecting the privacy of employees and customers. Learn four critical steps to effectively implement removable device control. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Published: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Privacy Rights \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Standards

Compliance with Data Handling Procedures in UK Government sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn about the Data Handling Procedures in Government report that sets out clear and mandatory procedures to be followed by all government employees that have access to and responsibility for citizen data and how your organization can assure it is compliant. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Published: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Endpoint Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

When Less Is More: Why Small Companies Should Think Outside the (Red/ Yellow) Box for Protecting Endpoints sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Endpoint security issues simply can't be ignored, regardless of the size of the organization. This paper will discuss how internet threats and vulnerabilities affect us all and what criteria businesses should use in order to pick out a proper endpoint security solution. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Network Performance \| Network Security Software \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Systems Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

The End Of Anti-Virus As You Know It: A First Look At VIPRE Enterprise sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Here you get a first look at VIPRE Enterprise,a new solution that combines anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, and other technologies into a seamless, tightly integrated product. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Network Performance \| Network Security Software \| Systems Maintenance \| Systems Management \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

VIPRE Takes A Bite Out Of Bloatware sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Sunbelt Software's new VIPRE Enterprise package is ideally suited to combating legacy and new blended malware threats from traditional viruses to the newest spam and Trojans. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Systems Management

Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Managing threats to the endpoint infrastructure is becoming increasingly difficult for most organizations. At the same time, many anti-malware defenses are not keeping up with the growing threats posed by malware. This white paper addresses the variety of issues facing organizations today in the context of their system manaagement challenges. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Systems Maintenance \| Systems Management \| Systems Management Software

Reshaping Your Endpoint Security Strategy sponsored by Shavlik Technologies WHITE PAPER: The business of managing and securing endpoints is in serious need of an overhaul. You can no longer count on antivirus and antispyware programs that were written for Windows 95 to defend against modern threats. Read this white paper to learn about solutions that take a new look at modern technology, modern threats, and modern business reality. Posted: 20 Jul 2009 \| Published: 20 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Spending

Millennial Meltdown: Balancing Innovation with Productivity and Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Web 2.0 applications, IM, P2P and portable USB media can be great for business innovation and productivity, but they're a nightmare for IT security. Read this whitepaper to find a way to strike a happy balance that allows for the safe use of new technologies. Posted: 18 Jun 2009 \| Published: 18 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Forensics \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| USB \| Web 2.0

EC Suite Proactively Eliminates Critical Vulnerabilities to Mitigate Business Risk sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: EC Suite's preventive security approach has yielded a stronger security profile against malicious attacks, reduced overall IT and security operational expenses, and enhanced operational efficiencies. Posted: 17 Apr 2009 \| Published: 17 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| eCommerce \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Vulnerability Management

Assessing Endpoint Security Solutions: Why Detection Rates Aren't Enough sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights the pitfalls of simply looking at virus detection rates and investigates the effect of the rapidly developing IT environment and fast-moving threat landscape on assessment criteria. Posted: 09 Apr 2009 \| Published: 09 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Top Five Strategies for Combating Modern Threats - Is Anti-virus Dead? sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about the security implications of modern threats, where emerging technologies can add real value, and five key strategies for ensuring solid malware protection. Posted: 09 Apr 2009 \| Published: 09 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Email Server Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Achieving North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security Standards sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn about NERC compliance challenges and how to ensure audit-readiness by delivering end-to-end vulnerability management, endpoint protection and data protection solutions. Posted: 06 Apr 2009 \| Published: 06 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Data Encryption Standard \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

Access Control Management-- A Wise Investment in a Down Economy sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: This white paper will discuss the ROI that can be achieved with Access Management including reducing the risk of insider fraud; simplifying and maintaining security during mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs; and reducing audit and compliance costs. Posted: 26 Mar 2009 \| Published: 26 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| ERP \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance

Stopping Data Leakage: Making the Most of Your Security Budget sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use your security budget effectively to protect data at the gateway and endpoint, and highlights the benefit... Posted: 20 Feb 2009 \| Published: 20 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Secure Content Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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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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