Paul Zimski - IT Security Expert
Closing the Antivirus Protection Gap
May 16th, 2012
With 50% of IT endpoint operating costs now attributable to malware, is reliance on antivirus as the keystone endpoint security measure the best approach? Instinct tells us no but to be sure, Lumension recently did a comparative analysis on the effectiveness of standalone AV and O/S resident patching solution versus newer technologies, including application whitelisting, [...]
Chris Merritt - Dir. Solutions Marketing
DNSChanger Trojan: Not All Doom and Gloom
May 9th, 2012
If your server(s) have been infected by the DNSChanger Trojan and you’ve not done anything about it, time is running out. You have until July 9, 2012 to get your systems fixed, or you’ll lose internet access until you do. This insidious little Trojan – variously known as TDSS, Alureon, TidServ, and TDL4 malware – [...]
Paul Zimski - IT Security Expert
Security vs. Operations
April 18th, 2012
Time and again, we’ve heard IT teams lament over how security continues to challenge the operational aspects of an organization. And these issues will not likely resolve themselves. While there isn’t a silver bullet that will “fix” this situation, there are best practices that will definitely improve security and increase operational efficiency. For some tips, we [...]
Paul Zimski - IT Security Expert
Security and Operations: Back to the Basics
April 12th, 2012
We’re back with part II in our podcast series on security versus operations with Mike Rothman, president and analyst with Securosis. In this post, Mike and I will discuss getting back to the basics of endpoint security, as small and mid-size organizations should not even consider employing in-depth cyber security measures until they have the [...]
Paul Zimski - IT Security Expert
Security and Operations: Guidelines to Striking a Balance
April 4th, 2012
Time and again, we’ve heard IT teams lament over how security continues to challenge the operational aspects of an organization. And these issues will not likely resolve themselves. While there isn’t a silver bullet that will “fix” this situation, there are best practices that will definitely improve security and increase operational efficiency. Download the podcast. This [...]
The Year I Started Being Afraid
February 21st, 2012
I’ve been in IT since I was a kid. I was a real, stereotypical nerd. While other computer nerds were learning to program games, I turned up my nose at their childish efforts and learned database programming because at 12 I actually wanted to write accounting software. I know, I know, weird. Anyway I say [...]
Two Approaches to Managing Mobile Devices
February 6th, 2012
There is no question we have entered the era of always connected mobile devices. Smart phones, iPads, and Android devices have changed the way people access information. Last month, I discussed why denying the use of personal mobile devices isn’t a realistic view. Looking to the future, here are some considerations on how to incorporate [...]
2012 Endpoint Security Trends
December 5th, 2011
What’s in Store for 2012? A new year brings a new IT security landscape and smart IT pros are planning ahead. To find out more about what 2012 will look like and what IT departments can be doing now to prepare, Lumension asked three experts to make their predictions and offer practical steps on what [...]
What Security Companies Can Expect in 2012
December 5th, 2011
‘Tis the season for predictions….and here’s an obvious one. Security manufacturers definitely have their work cut out for them in 2012. (Also listen to the podcast with Paul Henry and Randy Franklin Smith.) IT has big concerns about what the coming year will bring. In our newly-completed State of the Endpoint survey conducted by the [...]
Chris Merritt - Dir. Solutions Marketing
Application Whitelisting: Key Protection Against Targeted Cyber Attacks
August 1st, 2011
The Australian Department of Defence recently updated their Strategies to Mitigate Targeted Cyber Intrusions guidelines, and I think it warrants a little discussion. The relatively short (only two pages!) document from the Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) – part of the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) – is based on their experience in operational cyber security, [...]
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