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NAC security: Network access control policy, product best practices
A network access control (NAC) policy can make or break the security of your customer's network. Learn about the benefits of NAC and implementation in this cheat sheet comprised of our best NAC security content. Feature
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VoIP system security: VoIP security issues, training, best practices
This Learning Guide is designed to provide value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators with a basic framework for improving VoIP system security and addressing VoIP security issues and vulnerabilities before malicious intruders take advantag... Learning Guide
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Managed network security services learning guide
The management of network security services is a unique offering for a security solution provider. In this guide, we review all the steps that will help you assess and maintain the security of your customers' networks. Learning Guide
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Packet flow from all networks
After configuring the firewall, other tools are necessary to scan the traffic through the networks. This section of the chapter excerpt will focus on how to analyze the packet flow through and from all networks. Chapter Excerpt
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System administration
After configuring and setting up the firewall, the next important step is to make sure that the processes are running properly. This section of the chapter excerpt will focus on effective system administration. Chapter Excerpt
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Validated firewalls
Firewalls need to be checked and validated to ensure proper function before they are put into production. This section of the chapter excerpt will deal with validating and maintaining firewalls. Chapter Excerpt
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Channel Explained: Integrated endpoint security suites
Integrated endpoint security suites combine multiple security functionalities into a single package to protect your client's desktops and laptops from malware and intrusions. Read this Channel Explained to learn more about these suites, their capabil... Channel Explained
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NGX R65 Operational Changes
This chapter excerpt will provide a handy reference to users of Check Point's NGX R65 security software. Book Excerpt
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Customers' favorite security hardware and software
With hundreds of information security products available, choosing the right one can be daunting. Here are the top products chosen by "Information Security" magazine readers -- your customers. Feature
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Symantec Partner Program Checklist
Service providers looking for a security vendor partner can get a quick look at Symantec's reseller partner program. Symantec sells antivirus, antispyware, endpoint security, backup, storage and compliance products to SMBs and enterprises through its... Partner Program Checklist
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ArcSight SIEM integration brings opportunities for ForeScout partners
ForeScout’s NAC product may now be integrated into ArcSight’s SIEM platform. This could open doors for ForeScout partners into ArcSight accounts. News | 16 Sep 2011
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Opswat cert helps security vendors show network interoperability
Opswat has revised its certification program for security vendors to prove their applications’ interoperability with popular network management products. News | 12 Apr 2011
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BitDefender version 3.5 announced for business security products
Brief: BitDefender, which has 1,000 channel partners worldwide, has released a new version of its antivirus products for business customers. News | 15 Mar 2011
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Symantec endpoint protection latest version pitched to partners
Symantec announced a new version of its Endpoint Protection product and small business edition, citing three new features that will be important to its channel partners. Article | 15 Feb 2011
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Security 'Scoreboard' offers real-world security product reviews
The new website Security Scoreboard, launched in February, targets CISOs and IT managers looking to orient themselves in the marketplace. It may offer resellers a real-world reality check on the products they offer customers. Article | 19 Feb 2010
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Firewall audit tool sales driven by PCI, economic cuts
Firewall audits and change management can be daunting, complex tasks. Automated firewall audit tools are an attractive option for customers, especially those who need to comply with the PCI DSS and those affected by the sluggish economy. Article | 09 Oct 2009
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Web gateway security products, cloud services supplant URL filtering
URL filtering has long been an IT security staple, but that market is barely recognizable now, having given way to Web gateway security, a new generation of tools and services focusing on antimalware, near real-time evaluation of site content and app... Article | 24 Aug 2009
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Symantec offers endpoint protection management, monitoring services
Symantec responds to pain points of managing endpoint protection with two managed services to help deploy and maintain antivirus, NAC products and endpoint security suites. Article | 23 Jun 2009
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Juniper launches mid-level security appliances
Juniper's SRX 3000 appliances are positioned for data center consolidation. The vendor also released new versions of Unified Access Control and SSL VPN products. Article | 09 Mar 2009
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StillSecure buys ProtectPoint to enter managed services market
StillSecure, a NAC, IPS, and vulnerability management vendor acquires ProtectPoint, a midmarket security services provider. Article | 09 Feb 2009
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Create a BlackBerry security policy based on BES or BES Express
Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices. Tip
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VDI security advice: Not as safe and easy as it seems
Combining Windows 7 and virtual desktops can improve security, but Brien Posey explains there are still many security issues that must be managed. Tip
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Book chapter: Addressing smart grid security issues
In this chapter excerpt from Securing the Smart Grid, authors Tony Flick and Justin Morehouse address smart grid security issues, such as service fraud and sensor data manipulation. Tip
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Mobile device security policy begins with mobile platform comparison
Creating a mobile device security policy for your customer begins with a comparison of the major platforms. Mike Chapple's comparison reveals the best choice in terms of security. Tip
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IPv6 security issues for solution providers
Widespread adoption of IPv6 may finally be imminent, but IPv6 security issues are plentiful. Guy Snyder of ICSA Labs discusses key IPv6 security threats and opportunities for security solution providers. Tip
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Implementing network access control products: How to prep your clients
There's a reason why NAC projects are so often abandoned. Your clients are not making the right preparations before they launch network access control products. Tip
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Network security services issues to watch out for in 2010
Network security services continue to be the bread and butter of many security solution provider organizations. That will continue next year, but where can network security VARs expect to focus their attention in 2010? David Jacobs offers a look at t... Tip
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Getting to know the change control technology on the horizon
Change control technology is poised to make a splash in the security management world, as evidenced by McAfee's acquisition of SolidCore Systems. Find out what change control technology is, what it does and how you can help educate customers on this ... Tip
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Offering secure remote access technologies and services
In this edition of Patrolling the Channel, Matt Bossom, program manager for Accuvant⊃1;s Technology Solutions practice, and Travis Watson, a solutions engineer at Accuvant, discuss secure remote access technology and services that VARs can offer cust... Tip
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Tradeoffs and advantages of network access control with Microsoft NAP
Microsoft NAP's endpoint security policy compliance checks and integration with third-party security products make it an attractive option over traditional network access control solutions. Tip
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What event management tools are available for SMBs?
With so many interconnected devices on networks, it's important to be able to distill gigabytes of data about the networked infrastructure into easily digestible, actionable intelligence. Learn which security information and event management tools ar... Ask the Expert
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Channel Expert Podcast: Endpoint security products
Endpoint security products come in all shapes and sizes, so solution providers may need some guidance in selecting and deploying these tools for their customers. In the first podcast in this two-part series, Andrew Plato examines what to look for whe... Podcast
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ArcSight SIEM integration brings opportunities for ForeScout partners
ForeScout’s NAC product may now be integrated into ArcSight’s SIEM platform. This could open doors for ForeScout partners into ArcSight accounts. News
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Create a BlackBerry security policy based on BES or BES Express
Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices. Tip
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VDI security advice: Not as safe and easy as it seems
Combining Windows 7 and virtual desktops can improve security, but Brien Posey explains there are still many security issues that must be managed. Tip
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Book chapter: Addressing smart grid security issues
In this chapter excerpt from Securing the Smart Grid, authors Tony Flick and Justin Morehouse address smart grid security issues, such as service fraud and sensor data manipulation. Tip
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Opswat cert helps security vendors show network interoperability
Opswat has revised its certification program for security vendors to prove their applications’ interoperability with popular network management products. News
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BitDefender version 3.5 announced for business security products
Brief: BitDefender, which has 1,000 channel partners worldwide, has released a new version of its antivirus products for business customers. News
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Symantec endpoint protection latest version pitched to partners
Symantec announced a new version of its Endpoint Protection product and small business edition, citing three new features that will be important to its channel partners. Article
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Mobile device security policy begins with mobile platform comparison
Creating a mobile device security policy for your customer begins with a comparison of the major platforms. Mike Chapple's comparison reveals the best choice in terms of security. Tip
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IPv6 security issues for solution providers
Widespread adoption of IPv6 may finally be imminent, but IPv6 security issues are plentiful. Guy Snyder of ICSA Labs discusses key IPv6 security threats and opportunities for security solution providers. Tip
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Implementing network access control products: How to prep your clients
There's a reason why NAC projects are so often abandoned. Your clients are not making the right preparations before they launch network access control products. Tip
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About Network protocol security and endpoint protection
Read tips and advice on client and endpoint security and defense and securing network protocols for security service providers, consultants and value-added resellers (VARs). You'll find how-tos and best practices on network protocol security, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) security tutorials, virtual private network (VPN) security , wireless network security answers and information on IPsec, IPv6, SSH and other network protocols to help you provide better network security services to corporate customers. Other topics include penetration testing (pen testing), security for compliance, the benefits of network access control (NAC) and more.