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Developing a defense-in-depth strategy for malware defense
New Security School lesson: Expert Lenny Zeltser outlines today's malware landscape and the key principles of a successful antimalware program. Security School
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Defending against bots
Learn several ways to defend your clients' computers against bots and stop the threat. Book Excerpt
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Case studies
The botnet conclusions drawn in the earlier sections are based on research and observations. Read the case studies used by the authors in this excerpt. Book Excerpt
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Tracking botnets
Tracking botnets takes several technical steps, starting with data gathering and information extraction. Get a detailed walk-through in this book excerpt. Book Excerpt
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Virtual honeypots: Tracking botnets
As a security device, virtual honeypots are as effective as traditional honeypots but easier to build, deploy and maintain. In this book excerpt from Addison-Wesley, you'll learn about the danger of botnets and how honeypots can help you track down a... Book Excerpt
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Botnets summary
Read a broad overview of the botnets and virtual honeypots covered in the chapter excerpt from Addison-Wesley. Book Excerpt
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Ethical hacking tools and techniques: Password cracking
In this portion of a tip on network penetration testing and ethical hacking tools and techniques, security consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) will learn about password cracking. Network penetration testi
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Ethical hacking tools and techniques: Vulnerability scanning
In this portion of a tip on network penetration testing and ethical hacking tools and techniques, security consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) will learn about vulnerability scanning. Network penetration testi
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Security Beyond Technology
Coming up with a dynamite security policy for your customer requires you to think in terms of both the business and the technological aspects of securing the system. Beth Cohen brings important considerations to the forefront. Executive Briefing
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Remove malware step 8 -- Don't rely solely on a search engine
Don't rely solely on a search engine for malware discovery. Get tips on what to do instead in this part of our step-by-step guide for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs) and security consultants. Step-by-Step Guide
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Customers in no rush to buy virtualization security products, services
More customers are implementing virtualization, but are opportunities increasing around virtualization security products? Observers say not just yet. News | 12 May 2011
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Dell-SecureWorks deal: Will it boost MSSP security opportunities?
Dell's acquisition of SecureWorks brings Dell into the MSSP market, which is good news for solution providers. Article | 13 Jan 2011
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Is Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 a good fit for your customer?
Microsoft FEP 2010 is now available for email filtering and antimalware protection of Windows PCs. It's the right choice in some situations, but consider alternatives too. Article | 04 Jan 2011
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Intel acquisition of McAfee raises 'value-add' questions
Resellers are worried that by McAfee products' eventual integration across Intel's chip and processor lines, customers will have fewer product choices and resellers will be forced to accept lower margins. Article | 19 Aug 2010
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Norman focuses channel partner strategy on U.S., enterprise security
The Norway-based antivirus company Norman ASA hopes to fine-tune its channel strategy to finally get a foothold in the U.S. enterprise security market. That won't be easy, according to one independent analyst. Article | 10 Jun 2010
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Smartphone security software market shows strong potential for channel
Mobile devices continue to proliferate in businesses large and small. For this reason, smartphone security software is poised to become a huge opportunity for security solution providers. Learn where the smartphone security opportunities lie, as well... Article | 02 Dec 2009
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Trend Micro's Worry-Free Business Security 6.0 extends partner opportunities
Trend Micro small business desktop security suite takes processing burden off the PC and adds URL filtering and SaaS email security. Article | 18 May 2009
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Agilex partners with HBGary to offer security forensic, assessment services
Agilex Technologies Inc. has partnered with HBGary in an attempt to improve threat mitigation to the U.S. government. Article | 18 Feb 2009
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SenSage tapped to participate in McAfee's Sales Teaming Program
SenSage Inc. is now a part of McAfee's Sales Teaming Program, a division of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance (SIA). Article | 18 Feb 2009
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Trend Micro warns of substantial Trojan attack
A Trojan attack discovered by Tokyo-based antivirus firm Trend Micro is wreaking havoc in Italy. Attackers are planting a keylogger on victims' machines to steal passwords. News | 19 Jun 2007
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How to add email security awareness training to your service portfolio
Email security awareness training for your customers’ employees is a natural extension to email and Web filtering products. David Jacobs details why. Tip
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All the ingredients for a solid security incident response plan
When major security events occur, an effective response can make all the difference. David Jacobs offers up a complete incident response plan. Tip
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Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management
Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients. Tip
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Practicing defense-in-depth: Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy
Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy can protect your customers’ Web applications from attack. Take a layered approach with intrusion prevention, encryption and code review. Tip
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The MSP cloud: Running security event management software in a cloud
Considering offering cloud-based SIEM services? This podcast covers the pros and cons of offering managed security event management software services in the cloud. Tip
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Analysis: Adobe security gets boost from Reader X sandboxing
Adobe's new Reader X uses sandboxing to stop some of the attacks that can be delivered via a PDF. But Reader X will not install automatically; you must proactively install it. Tip
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How partners can address university network security challenges
In this interview with SearchSecurityChannel.com, David Sherry, chief information security officer at Brown University, explains what role channel partners play in his university's network security strategy. Tip
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When to upgrade legacy hardware with unified threat management
The maturation of unified threat management technologies has made many legacy firewalls and software obsolete. Help your customers realize security gains and implement high-performance UTM appliances. Tip
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Navigating a few key Windows 7 security updates for customers
Learn about how you can help customers become accustomed to some key Windows 7 security features. Tip
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Checklist: Five steps to assessing a customer's antivirus protection
Your customers' antivirus protection may not be up to par. This Channel Checklist offers service providers and VARs five steps to follow with customers to shore up their antivirus protection strategies. Tip
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What is the future of antivirus or antimalware software?
Antivirus software has become antimalware software, and as such it has become more popular than ever. However, to address future threats it will have to evolve to encompass distributed and multi-tiered deployment from the "cloud" to the endpoint. Ask the Expert
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Malware removal without antivirus software
Attempting to remove malware from your customers' systems without using antivirus tools typically isn't worth the effort. Ask the Expert
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Antivirus software recommendations for an Exchange 2003 server with W2K3 Enterprise
Advice for channel professionals on which of the big three antivirus vendors to use, and where to go for good product reviews. Ask the Expert
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Creating security policies for an enterprise customer
SearchSecurityChannel expert Felicia Wetter offers advice on creating security policies for an enterprise customer, whether you're starting from scratch or have loosely defined policies to start with. Ask the Expert
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barnacle
In a computer, a barnacle is unwanted programming, such as adware or spyware, that is downloaded and installed along with a user-requested program. Definition
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How to add email security awareness training to your service portfolio
Email security awareness training for your customers’ employees is a natural extension to email and Web filtering products. David Jacobs details why. Tip
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All the ingredients for a solid security incident response plan
When major security events occur, an effective response can make all the difference. David Jacobs offers up a complete incident response plan. Tip
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Developing a defense-in-depth strategy for malware defense
New Security School lesson: Expert Lenny Zeltser outlines today's malware landscape and the key principles of a successful antimalware program. Security School
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Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management
Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients. Tip
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Practicing defense-in-depth: Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy
Implementing a defense-in-depth strategy can protect your customers’ Web applications from attack. Take a layered approach with intrusion prevention, encryption and code review. Tip
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barnacle
In a computer, a barnacle is unwanted programming, such as adware or spyware, that is downloaded and installed along with a user-requested program. Definition
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Customers in no rush to buy virtualization security products, services
More customers are implementing virtualization, but are opportunities increasing around virtualization security products? Observers say not just yet. News
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The MSP cloud: Running security event management software in a cloud
Considering offering cloud-based SIEM services? This podcast covers the pros and cons of offering managed security event management software services in the cloud. Tip
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Dell-SecureWorks deal: Will it boost MSSP security opportunities?
Dell's acquisition of SecureWorks brings Dell into the MSSP market, which is good news for solution providers. Article
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Analysis: Adobe security gets boost from Reader X sandboxing
Adobe's new Reader X uses sandboxing to stop some of the attacks that can be delivered via a PDF. But Reader X will not install automatically; you must proactively install it. Tip
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About Malware protection and defense strategies
Find news and expert advice on malware protection and defense strategies, computer viruses, worms and malware to help security service providers, consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) sell, implement and manage antivirus and antimalware software on their customers' business networks. Learn how to remove a virus from Exchange and other servers, enable outbound email exchange, assess a customer's antivirus protection strategy and remove malware without antivirus software. Also find information on alternative antivirus techniques, such as hosted email filtering, integrated content filtering, blocking file extensions, rerouting virus traffic to the bit bucket and more.