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Jun 18, 2013

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ALSO CALLED: Network Perimeter Security, Computer Network Security, Security Network, Perimeter Security DEFINITION: A network analyzer (also called a protocol analyzer or packetanalyzer) is a combination of hardware and programming, or in some cases a stand-alone hardware device, that can be installed in a computer or network to enhance protection against malicious activity. Network analyzers can supplement firewalls,anti-virus programs, and spyware detection programs.Network analyzers can:Provide … Definition continues below.
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WAN Acceleration Fast-Tracks Data Protection and Disaster Recovery sponsored by Silver Peak WHITE PAPER: When IT resources become unavailable, business becomes unavailable. In this paper we will explore trends in long-haul data replication, and how enterprises are protecting their data while still achieving RPOs. Posted: 25 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Backups \| Business Continuity Planning \| Data Governance \| Data Replication \| Data Security \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Networking \| WAN

Combining Cloud-based DDoS Protection and managed DNS Services to Thwart Large Attacks sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper makes the case for cloud-based protection and managed DNS services to thwart large DDoS attacks. Included are the specific challenges facing IT managers and key benefits a cloud-based solution would offer. Posted: 25 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure

Controlling Smartphone and Laptop Access to Corporate Networks sponsored by Dell SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: This resource identifies how the security needs of smartphones and laptops differ, and counts down 12 security best practices that will help you control mobile access to corporate networks. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones

Next Generation Firewall Product Analysis sponsored by Sourcefire WHITE PAPER: NSS Labs recently tested the Sourcefire FirePOWER™ 8250 appliance against their benchmarks for Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology. View this resource to see exactly how Sourcefire excelled in the industry's most rigorous NGFW testing available to date. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 22 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Topaz Energy and Marine Enhances Security and Productivity with Dell SonicWALL sponsored by Dell SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: In this exclusive paper, discover how an oilfield service company was able to solve their inconsistent bandwidth problem and dramatically increase productivity by stabilizing their network. Posted: 21 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Developing a Collaborative Endpoint Security Solution: Why Perimeter Security is Not Enough sponsored by Dell KACE WHITE PAPER: Discover why the blurring boundary of the modern enterprise is creating a challenge for network safety and learn how an endpoint security solution can help you overcome your security woes. Posted: 21 Mar 2013 \| Published: 15 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Inventory Management \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Next Generation Firewall Evaluation Report sponsored by Dell SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: As computer networks become more complicated, next generation firewalls are emerging as a necessary expansion upon the protection offered by traditional firewalls. Read on to learn more about next generation firewalls and get details on product offerings. Posted: 21 Mar 2013 \| Published: 21 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Network Service Providers \| Security \| Security Management

DDoS Malware sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover all you need to know about distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and tools – from BroBots to BlackEnergy – and the symptoms your network will feel to properly react to deviations and outages and reduce the effects of an attack. Posted: 20 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL \| TCP

Defeating Cyber Threats Requires a Wider Net sponsored by Arbor Networks WHITE PAPER: In this resource, learn why a restricted net of information and analysis drastically weakens your network security efforts, and discover how the right threat intelligence strategy can help you effectively cleanse your networks of malicious and unwanted traffic. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

DDoS Prevention Appliance Report Excerpts sponsored by Arbor Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn about distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) prevention appliances, the market for such products, the driving calling for their adoption, and much more! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Tolly Test Report: IBM Security Network IPS GX7800 Comparative Efficacy and Performance Evaluation sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you gain an understanding of the comparative efficacy and performance of different intrusion prevention system (IPS) solutions. Read on to discover the findings of IPS product tests. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

The Active Directory Management and Security You've Always Dreamed Of sponsored by Dell Software Group WHITE PAPER: Discover why Windows' native security doesn't fulfill the needs of today and get help achieving the Windows and Active Directory management and security you've always hoped for – and needed. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 09 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Application Security \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Windows \| Windows NT \| Windows Security

IBM Security Intrusion Preventions Solutions sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to get industry-leading performance, preemptive threat protection, high levels of availability, and simplified deployment and management for networks. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Management

Beyond the Next Generation: Meeting the Converging Demands of Network Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn more about rising to the converging demands of network security. Topics covered include the evolution of network security, the development of "next-generation" approaches, use cases and more. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Converged Networks \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management

The 12 Essential Tasks of Active Directory Domain Services: Using the right tools and processes helps reduce administrative overhead and ensures directory service is always available sponsored by Dell Software Group WHITE PAPER: Uncover the twelve essential tasks of Active Directory Domain Service and learn how employing a third-party product – such as Quest ActiveRoles Server – can help you simplify the administration of large directories and increase security in such a complex environment. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 07 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Database Administration \| Database Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Management \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Server Management \| Windows \| Windows Security

University of South Florida secures big data with Dell SonicWALL sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In order to keep up with dramatic increases in network traffic, the The University of Southern Florida's Pediatric Epidemiology Center needed to upgrade the processing capacity of its firewall. In addition, it needed an effective anti-spam solution. Check out this short case study to learn more. Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Data Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Network Security \| Security \| Spam

Strategy guide to business protection for hospitals sponsored by HP and Intel® Xeon® processors WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how hospitals can manage risk and keep critical IT infrastructure up and running. Read now to learn how you can avoid unplanned downtime, ensuring compliance and the highest quality of patient care. Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 15 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Downtime \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| Medical Practice Management \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management

Strategy guide to business protection for physician practices sponsored by HP and Intel® Xeon® processors WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how hospitals can manage risk and keep critical IT infrastructure up and running. Read now to learn how HIT leaders can ensure a high availability IT infrastructure that can improve service and protect their business. Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 15 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| Medical Practice Management \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking

Demystifying Switch-based ACLs sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper aims to help you better understand switch-based Access Control Lists (ACLs) by exploring what they are used for and how to best utilize them on IOS-based Catalyst devices. View now to learn more! Posted: 14 Feb 2013 \| Published: 14 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Layer 2 Switches \| Layer 3 Switches \| Layer 4 Switches \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Routers \| Switches \| VLAN

IDC Technology Spotlight Delivering Endpoint Integration and Control sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: This Technology Spotlight explores the benefits that integrated endpoint security platforms with centralized management control offer organizations and also examines the role that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has in meeting IT needs. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Why Complexity Is IT Security's Worst Enemy sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: New requirements create complexity and extra tasks for IT to manage. Read this white paper to learn just how increasingly complex technology is causing new security challenges, and how best to address them. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Security For Virtualization, the challenge, the solution, and how to get the business on board sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: In the rush to implement virtualization, security has come a poor second. So while the business benefits are clear, the risks are less well documented and understood. Read this whitepaper to learn the risks associated with virtualization, and the options available for your security needs. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security

Hyper-Mobility Meets Security in the Corporate Environment sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: Huge amounts of valuable business-related information may be stored and processed on a mobile device, and this means that smartphones make attractive targets for criminals. Read this whitepaper to learn what you need to know about mobile security in corporate environments. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

The CISO’s Guide to Virtualization Security sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: In today's data centers, IT often virtualizes new applications and workloads by default. Virtualization is the norm; deploying a physical server is the exception. This guide describes the security challenges within virtualized environments and shows how to secure the virtual environment effectively. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security

Coping in the chaos? sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: It is no illusion that the complexity and diversity of security risks is on the rise, putting more businesses than ever at risk. Read this whitepaper to find survey analysis, discover trends, and learn more about what you need to know when it comes to security management. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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NETWORK SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … detailed statistics for current and recent activity on the network.Test anti-malware programs and pinpoint potential vulnerabilitiesDetect unusual levels of network traffic.Detect unusual packet characteristics.Identify packet sources or destinations.Configure alarms for defined threats.Search for specific data strings in packets.Monitor bandwidth utilization as a function of time.Create application-specific plug-ins.Display all statistics on a user-friendly control panel.Network analyzers are not intended to replace firewalls, anti-virus programs, or spyware detection programs. However, the use …
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