Server virtualization is now being used for production workloads and traditional backup vendors are adding features to support this. On the other hand, solutions designed specifically for VM backup offer some key advantages over this approach. But, add image-based backup solutions to the mix, that do a bit of both, and...
Published: Jul 22, 2014
Two recent security events have rocked enterprises. First, was the breach of Target. It wasn't the breach that was shocking, because unfortunately breaches have become common. The real shock was the major effect it had on Target's finances and bottom line. The second event was the recent Heartbleed exploit. Heartbleed...
Published: Aug 25, 2014
This paper highlights the current growth and trends in today’s phishing schemes, the potential impact on companies, and insight into how businesses can apply technology to protect themselves and their customers.
Published: Aug 07, 2014
Unified threat management (UTM) systems are among the most widely used tools in the information security arsenal. The concept of unified threat management is very appealing: multiple critical security technologies, integrated on a single platform, provided by a single vendor
Published: Mar 31, 2014
You have to know the threats to stop them. It's not a question of if – but when and how – Internet criminals will get into your network.
The Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report highlights the most current security concerns, such as shifts in malware, trends in vulnerabilities, and the revival of distributed...
Published: Aug 20, 2014
This paper discusses the need for and details of a Zero Trust approach to network security.
It also itemizes the essential criteria and capabilities required of a Zero Trust solution, explains how the Palo Alto Networks® next-generation security platform delivers on these requirements, and provides guidance on...
Published: Jul 02, 2014
Today’s web attacks are extremely sophisticated and multi-faceted, motivated by a massive underground economy that trades in compromised computers and user information.
This paper shows you how modern web attacks work, broken down into five stages, from entry through execution.
Published: Mar 31, 2014
To re-establish consumer trust, website owners needed an easy, reliable way to show consumers that their transactions were secure and that their website was legitimate.
To meet the challenge, security and Internet browser vendors combined forces, through the CA Browser Forum, to establish the Extended Validation (EV)...
Published: Oct 15, 2014
This report reflects both the data we’ve gathered through our monitoring operations and the security intelligence generated by our analysts and incident response teams who interpret that data.
Our aim is to help you gain important insights into the current threat landscape—with a close look at the volume...
Published: Aug 06, 2014
This paper discusses how to cost-effectively turn the tables and ultimately win the battle for securing the network. We will discuss different options and the methodology for making critical decisions about how to tackle your network security challenges.
Published: May 09, 2014
As you move into 2015 endpoint security planning, prioritizing your initiatives can be time consuming. Last year analyst firm, Securosis, offered their thoughts on buying Endpoint Security Management solutions – including patching, configuration, device control and file integrity monitoring – which are increasingly...
Published: May 09, 2013
The Security Connected approach from McAfee helps companies implement layered security controls that block, detect, and defeat stealth attacks.
This solution guide provides an overview of the tools and controls that stop stealth attacks in real time; minimize manual correlation and response time; facilitate rapid...
Published: Jun 09, 2014
There’s no silver bullet for securing SharePoint because each deployment is unique. However, there are 10 best practices that everyone should follow when using this collaboration tool.
Published: Aug 09, 2013
Enterprise sender identity technologies—SPF, DKIM, and DMARC—when properly implemented and incorporated into your email security strategy, can go a long way toward securing email, your most valuable business communication tool.
Phishing and spear-phishing not only trick your employees, your partners, and...
Published: Nov 19, 2013