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September 2008 19 9 Issue of SCMagazine

Editorial

Do the crime, do the time...in the U.S.

Gary McKinnon allegedly entered U.S. government systems he shouldn't have and caused thousands of dollars in damage. For this, he should be held accountable in ...

2 minutes on

The end of anti-virus?

Are current AV solutions enough to protect end-users?

Opinion

Companies look inward

Companies are learning that it's not enough to patrol their information technology systems for potential threats from thieves, hackers and saboteurs.

Comply with Red Flag rules

By Nov. 1, creditors must comply with Federal Red Flag rules designed to combat identity fraud.

CSO's desk

Collaborating against e-crime

E-commerce is not only attracting online consumers, it's increasingly attracting cybercriminals.

Features

Convergence factor

Enterprises must protect corporate data while ensuring privacy, reports Chuck Miller.

Friendly fire

Protecting users from internet-borne threats falls on trusted websites, says Overstock's Sam Peterson. Dan Kaplan reports.

Slurping the USB port

Portable media devices are being used to lift corporate data, but there are tools to defend against this practice, reports Deb Radcliff.

SC World Congress 2008

The inaugural SC World Congress takes place in New York on December 9 & 10.

Product opener

Focus on the individual for best security

Technical support for the management solution comes down to the individual.

Product Reviews

AppGate Security Server (AGSS) and Device Firewall (DFW)

An offering of multiple utilities tied into one package.

BigFix

One of the few products which crosses the boundaries of types of endpoint control.

Bit9 Parity

Bit9 Parity is a software tool in the class of endpoint protection devices, which use whitelisting of files to secure the endpoint.

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 2008

Provides control of removable devices and peripherals from laptops and desktops.

CynapsPro Suite 2008

CynapsPro Suite 2008's management console provides an across-the-board policy and rule definition and management ability.

eEye Digital Security Blink Professional

Blink works like a host-based IPS (HIPS) system by trying to stop malware from ever making it to the endpoint.

GuardianEdge Device Control

A component of the more robust GuardianEdge Data Protection Platform that includes the GuardianEdge Device Control Auditor utility.

Novell ZENworks ESM

ZENworks ESM can perform user and systems management by using either Microsoft Active Directory, Novell eDirectory or any combination.

Panda Security Security for Enterprise

This suite fits in the category of network traffic protection. It also uses a tiered architecture, which seems very confusing at first, but becomes easier ...

Safend Protector

This tool detects and allows restriction of devices by device type, model or even specific device serial number.

SkyRecon StormShield

StormShield Security Suite offers integrated system and data protection in a single product.

Symantec Endpoint Protection

This product is a group of protection mechanisms bundled into one application, which includes the popular Symantec Anti-Virus and the Network Access Control client as ...

Trend Micro OfficeScan Client/Server Edition

OfficeScan Client/Server Edition is a well-rounded network security product for the network endpoints.

Sophos Endpoint Security and Control

The Sophos Endpoint Security and Control is a subset of the Sophos Network Access Control Advanced.

GFi EndPointSecurity

EndPointSecurity installs a small footprint agent on the machine. At only 1.2 MB in size running in the background, this is the smallest of the ...

Lumension SAC and SDC

The management interface for these products enables applications, users, groups, devices and just about anything else in the enterprise to be selected, detailed audits to ...

Bioscrypt V-Pass FX

The V-Pass FX is a small fingerprint scanner that provides a way to control physical access to facilities using biometrics.

Bioscrypt V-Station

This product is a physical security control device, but rather than just a fingerprint, this reader also uses PIN numbers, prox cards or contactless smart ...

Ceelox ID Server Edition

This product can integrate into the environment and replace password logons for workstations, files, external drives and networks.

DigitalPersona DigitalPersona Pro

DigitalPersona Pro was designed for bringing biometric fingerprint scanning into the large-scale enterprise.

IdentiPHI SAFsolution 5

IdentiPHI's SAFsolution 5 Enterprise Edition builds a platform on which an enterprise can integrate biometrics into the already existing environment.

Valid Technologies VSSA

The Valid Secure System Authentication (VSSA) from Valid Technologies provides a platform to build biometrics seamlessly into the existing infrastructure.