Network Security White Papers

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NSS Labs 2013 Network IPS Comparative Analysis
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores the necessary elements to focus on when deploying a successful intrusion prevention system (IPS).
Posted: 14 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

IBM

Unlock the value of BYOD: Go mobile without sacrificing security
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores how organizations can derive business value in the BYOD era, while still providing a security-rich IT infrastructure and consistent service levels.
Posted: 08 Apr 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

IBM

What Will Security for the Network of the Future Look Like?
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper takes a look at the future of data center infrastructure that addresses security concerns in an increasingly mobile world.
Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 24 Feb 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Buyer's Criteria for Advanced Malware Protection
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the current state of malware in today's threat landscape and discusses some of the top strategies for stopping sophisticated malware.
Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 07 Apr 2014

Sourcefire

Preventing Data Center Downtime
sponsored by Gigamon
WHITE PAPER: It goes without saying that your data center is the lifeblood of your organization. This guide explores how you can minimize data center downtime and why doing so is extremely important.
Posted: 04 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Gigamon

Magic Quadrant for Intrusion Prevention Systems
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores one company's intrusion prevention system and how it can integrate smoothly with your next-generation firewalls to ensure top-notch security.
Posted: 04 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Sourcefire

Buyer's Criteria for Next-Generation Network Security
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper outlines current factors driving organizations to look at next-generation networking solutions and offers analysis on the capabilities of these new technologies.
Posted: 04 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Sourcefire

Strategies For Securing Virtualized Environments
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores an effective virtualization security technology and outlines how it can ensure system wide security.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Sourcefire

Selecting a Next-Generation Firewall: Top 10 Considerations
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn about the 10 features your next-generation firewall should have to protect your network from a range of threats.
Posted: 01 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

Cisco

The Critical Incident Response Maturity Journey
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on defining levels of critical incident response maturity and how organizations can continually improve their incident response capabilities to help reduce the risk of experiencing a damaging incident.
Posted: 01 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Cisco

Secure Network Access for Personal Mobile Devices
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: This resource offers a solution to the challenges of mobility in the workplace, helping organizations realize the full benefits of BYOD without sacrificing strong security.
Posted: 31 Mar 2014 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Cisco

Thriving in a BYOD World: 3 steps to Enterprise Mobility
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Read this resource to reveal 3 critical steps to take when building a complete and secure mobile strategy.
Posted: 25 Mar 2014 | Published: 13 Mar 2014

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

How to Protect the Increasingly Vulnerable Energy Industry
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Learn how an integrated security intelligence platform provides the necessary components to help energy and utilities companies automate compliance and risk management, detect and manage threats, and protect the smart grid from both security breaches and cyber-attacks.
Posted: 24 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

IBM

Citrix XenMobile and Cisco ISE Integration
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper introduces you to a comprehensive management platform that combines the power of network access control, intelligent monitoring and automation, and comprehensive security management for content, applications and devices.
Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Published: 21 Mar 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix

BYOD, mobile collaboration and network security
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the current state of workplace mobility, BYOD and what you can do to ensure security for user-devices.
Posted: 19 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Cisco

Modern network security for modern threats
sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive paper discusses the current state of network security and examines a set of flexible solutions that account for changes to applications, threats, and users, providing air-tight security.
Posted: 14 Mar 2014 | Published: 14 Mar 2014

Palo Alto Networks

How Data Centers are Becoming Unwitting Accomplices in Advanced Cyber Attacks
sponsored by FireEye
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the widening gap between the offensive capabilities of today's cyber attackers and the weak traditional defenses deployed in most data centers.
Posted: 10 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

FireEye

Defending Against Malware: A Holistic Approach to One of Today's Biggest IT Risks
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers background on today's malware and its 4 predictable steps. Click through to discover a set of integrated solutions that offer improved visibility and defense to block advanced attacks.
Posted: 05 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2014

IBM

Five Steps to Building Visibility and Security Into Your Network
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: Discover five steps you need to take to not only build visibility and security into your network, but also get the most out of your current monitoring investments.
Posted: 03 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Ixia

Anti-Evasion: Why It’s a Critical Component of Intrusion Prevention Systems
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores anti-evasion technology, an intrusion prevention system (IPS) add-on that blocks encoded attacks more effectively than traditional solutions.
Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Best Practices for Lawful Intercept in Enterprise and Service Provider Networks
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: Data intercept requests require organizations to help government agencies collect communication information and content. Learn how you to prepare your network for such requests.
Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2013

Ixia

Automation: The Future of Network Visibility
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: Gain an understanding of how monitoring switch automation fits your organization, and discover how different security tools can help boost your compliance initiatives.
Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2013

Ixia

PCI DSS compliance 101
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper guides you through a series of deployments that help you achieve PCI compliance, thus improving overall network security practices.
Posted: 27 Feb 2014 | Published: 27 Feb 2014

DellEMC and Intel®

Trust in Cyberspace
sponsored by (ISC)2 UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, unveil a list of characteristics that define trusted software, which is critical to ensuring its quality and reliability as a secure product.
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 | Published: 26 Feb 2014

(ISC)2 UK Ltd

Unified Threat Management Guide
sponsored by Sophos
WHITE PAPER: This guide looks at two of the most popular threat management platforms on the market and explores the benefits of each.
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Sophos