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Malicious Code Detection Technologies by Kaspersky Lab
of the evolving combat tactics used in the antivirus battle, giving both simplified explanations of technological approaches as well as a broad chronological perspective. Just like every other type of technology, malicious code has grown increasingly sophisticated and complex. The antivirus industry must try to stay one step ahead, especially since it...
Taking Virtualization from the Data Center to the Desktop: A Closer Look by Hewlett-Packard Company
OS) and applications on each system; updating antivirus, antispyware, antispam, and firewall definitions on each system; backing up the data; and more. As a result of these cost and security issues, an increasing number of companies are considering alternative client devices and new types of infrastructure systems, such as enterprise thin clients and virtualized...
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Storage management software helps when hard disks fail by Brien M. Posey, Contributor
they're using Drive Backup). I have seen poorly written antivirus applications trash a drive image on more than one occasion.

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Brien M. Posey, MCSE, is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work with Windows 2000 Server, Exchange Server and IIS. He has served as CIO for a nationwide chain of hospitals and was once in charge of IT... More...

Six essential security policies for outsourcing by Kevin Beaver, CISSP
into your network to have up-to-date patches, antivirus signatures, real-time malware protection (meaning viruses, etc. are continuously being checked for in memory, e-mail, Web browsing, etc.-- not just during hard drive scans), and even personal firewall software if deemed necessary. This is especially important if you provide remote access... More...
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Change management software eases PCI compliance burden by Megan Santosus, Features Writer
are fairly explicit. The regulations mandate use of firewalls, antivirus software and encryption over public networks. The most relevant PCI requirements that involve data centers are those that involve the implementation of access controls and the regular monitoring of all devices that contain or transmit consumer payment card... More...
Novell SUSE Linux mainframe starter kit passes security muster by Mark Fontecchio, News Writer
rejected that idea.

"Your job is to protect the crown jewel, and nothing forces an antivirus scan on a CD," Walter said. "Are you willing to let anyone who works here upload that willy-nilly?"

Walter stressed that he didn't do any development on the Starter System, but served as an "inspirational thought leader" for the Sine Nomine project.

"We built this thing for our... More...

Virtual server management tamed by IMF by Matt Stansberry, Site Editor
can verify that you have monitoring software. Can you validate that you have Norton Antivirus on all your servers? Can you show us who has access to these servers? BladeLogic runs that report, and it makes life a lot easier."

Ferris said he is also working with BladeLogic's tracking capabilities on a chargeback for schema for the various business units. "Before, it... More...