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At first glance, spyware and computer viruses appear to have much in common. But in fact, spyware is a unique challenge. Unlike viruses, the motivation behind spyware is financial, which has driven rapid technical innovation and broad distribution. The first line of defense is education; understanding the unique threat spyware poses is the first step in a plan for protection.
Related to Anti Spyware: Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Webroot Software, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The anti-spyware industry is going in two separate directions. First, there are suite products that come with other security applications, along with anti-spyware. Second, there are best-of-breed products that are purely focused on detecting and eradicating spyware. Depending on the type of organization, choosing a suite-based anti-spyware over best-of-breed software can leave a company vulnerable.
Related to Anti Spyware: Intrusion Detection, IT Infrastructure, Spyware Detection and Removal, Webroot Software
It is sometimes difficult to quantify the scope of spyware problems within corporate environments. The least noticeable effect of spyware is to slow network and desktop processing by tiny increments. But even the slightest slowdown, multiplied across the enterprise, adds up to a serious bottom line impact in decreased automated processing and worker productivity.
Related to Anti Spyware: Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Webroot Software, Management of Companies and Enterprises
With the advent of the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), security is no longer optional for health care organizations. As spyware risks grow, they must ensure that data is protected from unauthorized disclosure, and that it is available when needed. Thus, implementing anti-spyware measures is both a good business practice and a move towards ensuring regulatory compliance.
Related to Anti Spyware: Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Webroot Software, Finance and Insurance, Health Care and Social Assistance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
The threat of spyware has risen to epidemic levels for many information technology professionals trying to protect their users and network. In response, many security vendors are creating anti-spyware software to seek out spyware and eradicate it from the enterprise network. Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise is just such a product.
Related to Anti Spyware: Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Webroot Software, Information, Management of Companies and Enterprises
Corporations striving to comply with data security laws and regulatory initiatives must implement anti-spyware measures. Businesses who fail to take reasonable physical, administrative, and technical measures to prevent the unauthorized acquisition, alteration, or destruction of valuable information, risk costly and disruptive legal proceedings. And courts and responsible agencies will freely second-guess such decisions in the event of a data breach.
Related to Anti Spyware: Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Webroot Software, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The problems caused by malware and malicious code in the form of rootkits and Trojans are multiplying everyday. These pervasive problems have created a new industry of antivirus and anti-spyware software. Blacklist-based software is one of the most common response solutions. However, the relatively new approach of whitelist-based software is a simple and secure option for total system control.
Related to Anti Spyware: Identity Management/User Provisioning, Intrusion Detection, Network Security Monitoring, Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Virus Protection, Faronics
The Internet creates new opportunities for mischief?and new challenges for managers. How do you balance individual access with the overall good of the business? What?s the right balance between monitoring and blocking? Learn about a Web security solution that can allow you to monitor and enforce your Internet usage policies, bringing site monitoring and filtering together with anti-virus and anti-spyware protection.
Related to Anti Spyware: Access Control, Consulting and Services, Content Filtering, Desktop Computing, Employee Manual and Policy, Internet Monitoring, IT Infrastructure, IT Monitoring and Management, Managed Intranet and Internet Services, Managed Service Provider (MSP), Network Management, Network Monitoring, Network Security Monitoring, Networking, Security, Security Services, Usage Management and Monitoring, VPN, Extranet, and Intranet, Web Server Management, Symantec
Web-borne malware is now more common than malware entering a company through e-mail. The number of Web sites carrying malware increased by 400 percent in 2008. This can cause serious issues for your business. You need to proactively protect your networks both by instituting acceptable usage policies for employee Web usage and by implementing a solution that can effectively combat these malware intrusions. Find out how.
Related to Anti Spyware: Content Filtering, Firewall, Hosting Services, Identity Management/User Provisioning, Internet Monitoring, Intrusion Detection, IT Infrastructure, IT Monitoring and Management, Mail Server, Network Security Monitoring, Security, Server, Spyware Detection and Removal, Usage Management and Monitoring, Virus Protection, Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment, Web, Web Deployment, Symantec, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
In 2008, botnets were responsible for 90 percent of spam. The ever-changing nature of botnets makes them hard to detect and even harder to defend against?and these compromised ?robot? computer networks don?t seem to be going away in the near future. Learn about new and sophisticated botnets, how they can affect your business network, and the steps you can take to protect your company from a botnet attack.
Related to Anti Spyware: Firewall, IT Infrastructure, Network Security Monitoring, Security, Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment, Symantec
New network vulnerabilities appear every day due to flaws in software, faulty configuration, and human error. Detecting, removing, and controlling vulnerabilities requires vulnerability management (VM)?the continuous use of software tools to purge exploitable risks. Find out how making VM a part of your network security strategy can help you counter sophisticated exploits and document compliance with security standards.
Related to Anti Spyware: Compliance Management/Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Firewall, Intrusion Detection, Network Security Monitoring, Regulatory and Compliance, Security, Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment, Qualys
When cyber-criminals stage attacks on businesses with covert malware, spam, and scams that drain employee productivity, users aren?t aware they?ve been victimized. Rich media, open-source platforms, and social-networking sites are vulnerable to these threats. Learn how a hosted Web security and content filtering service intercepts all types of Web-borne attacks.
Related to Anti Spyware: Intrusion Detection, IT Infrastructure, Network Security Monitoring, Security, Spyware Detection and Removal, Symantec
Installing software and patch updates can be frustrating and time-consuming for IT staff and users alike. But it's critical to update your computers regularly to keep security filters current. This need increases exponentially if your users are mobile and geographically dispersed. Should this continue to be the responsibility of your IT staff? Or should you outsource this function to a managed service provider (MSP)?
Related to Anti Spyware: Change Management, Consulting and Services, Decision Making Considerations, Hosting Services, IT Asset Management (ITAM), IT Infrastructure, Migration and Version Maintenance Services, Mobile Computing, Move, Add, Change Management, Server, Software Asset Management, Strategy, CommNet International, Inc., Information, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
A strategic compliance program can help employers in the United States (US) reduce the likelihood of litigation, regulatory investigations, security breaches, privacy violations, and other electronic disasters. Find out what it takes to make a compliance program succeed, and learn the importance of establishing clearly written rules, formal employee education, and effective hosted-services solutions right from the start.
Related to Anti Spyware: Compliance Management, Compliance Management/Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, E-mail Management, Encryption and Key Management (PKI), Identity Management/User Provisioning, Regulatory and Compliance, Security, Symantec