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Closing the Antivirus Protection Gap: A Comparative Study on Effective Endpoint Protection Strategies sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we will benchmark the effectiveness of standalone AV and O/S resident patching solution versus newer technologies and a defense-in-depth of approach of layering multiple endpoint security and operational technologies together. Posted: 06 Nov 2012 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Computing \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

E is for Endpoint - 6 Strategies for Highly Effective IT Pros sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: 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: 28 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Encryption \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Windows 7 Security: A Great Leap Forward or Business as Usual? sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Debates and discussions about the new Windows 7 have been raging on the security improvements in the new platform, and some potential problems have also emerged. In this white paper, we run through the most significant changes and additions, and look at what they might mean to users and administrators. Posted: 13 Oct 2009 \| Published: 13 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Windows \| Windows Security

Applying Updates for Dell PowerEdge Servers Using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Part 2 sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Managing hardware updates is a key aspect of the MS Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 with the introduction of the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update. This article provides guidelines for the process and is the final segment of a two part series. Posted: 27 Jul 2006 \| Published: 01 Jul 2006 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Patch Management \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Software \| Software Upgrades \| Systems Testing

WP #103: How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how a basic monitoring and automation system can help reduce downtime incidents in your server room and remote wiring closet. Also inside, real-life horror stories from your peers and how they could have been prevented. Posted: 02 May 2012 \| Published: 02 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| High Availability \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Virus Detection Software

Cyber Attacks on the Rise: IBM 2007 Report sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how the IBM Internet Security Systems™ X-Force® research and development team discovered, analyzed and recorded new vulnerabilities and the status of varying threats throughout the first six months of this year. Posted: 19 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Aug 2007 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Internet Security \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Worms

Securing Virtual Compute Infrastructure in the Cloud sponsored by SAVVIS WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization is one of the hottest topics in IT today. Initially driven by the need to consolidate servers to achieve higher hardware utilization rates, boost operational efficiency, and reduce costs, enterprises have recently implemented virtualization to obtain on-demand access to additional compute resources. Posted: 02 Feb 2011 \| Published: 02 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Configuration Management \| Intrusion Prevention \| Patch Management \| Security Threats \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| Vulnerability Management

Performance, Value and Protection for VMware View sponsored by FalconStor Software WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization is bringing a new approach to enterprise-wide desktop deployments aimed at providing a better end user and administrator experience than physical desktop deployments, by lowering acquisition and management cost, and offering a highly scalable, easy to deploy and fully protected desktop environment. Posted: 25 Oct 2010 \| Published: 25 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Data Recovery \| Desktop Virtualization \| Enterprise \| Patch Management \| Storage Infrastructure \| Tiered Storage \| User Experience \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Unix, Linux Uptime and Reliability Increase; Patch Management Woes Plague Windows sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Use this report, the Yankee Group's Global Server Operating System Reliability Survey, to make an informed choice on which servers best fit your needs. Posted: 17 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 TOPICS: Downtime \| IT Managers \| Linux \| Patch Management \| Security \| SMBs \| TCO \| UNIX \| Windows

Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: User education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution are all integral components of a comprehensive defense against today’s web threats. This guide covers some essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats as much as possible. Posted: 11 Apr 2011 \| Published: 11 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Internet Filtering \| Intrusion Prevention \| Password Management \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Web Server Software

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