WHITE PAPER - There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion-security systems. Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems have similar names and tend to get lumped together into a single security category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention. But the capabilities and underlying design of these systems couldn't be more different.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security | Security Software | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Software

WHITE PAPER - A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Systems

WHITE PAPER - A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: March 16, 2009


Topics:  Encryption Standards | Firewall Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Security Management | Security Policies | Strategic Planning | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2008


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Encryption Standards | Firewall Management | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Security Management | VPN

WHITE PAPER - The cost of recovering from a security breach can be quadruple the cost of preventing one. Read this paper to learn how to proactively address security concerns in your enterprise.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: March 16, 2009


Topics:  Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Network Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Threats | Spyware | SSL VPN | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides a thorough explanation of one of the more potent malware classifications effecting systems and networks today – the Storm/Nuwar Botnet. While security software can mitigate the direct impact of Nuwar and other bot-related malware on individual systems, the wider effects of botnet activity need additional countermeasures.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Denial of Service Attacks | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Malware | Security

WHITE PAPER - The ideal firewall solutions for small business integrate a hardware firewall with software controls into a comprehensive security solution that includes virtual private network (VPN) support, antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and content filtering capabilities.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Published: August 14, 2009


Topics:  Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Small Businesses | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks.
Posted: March 13, 2009 | Published: March 13, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Risk Assessment | Security | Spyware | Vulnerability Assessments