Developing a Collaborative Endpoint Security Solution

Why perimeter security is not enough

Introduction

Maintaining network security is an on-going process. This means that our work is never quite done. Computer and network security is fundamental to doing business. Attacks on our network infrastructure make it harder to do business. Attacks cost money, have the potential to cause unbounded losses, and could result in bad publicity. Traditionally, computer and network security had been a “technology” issue. That is, use only technology (i.e. encryption, firewalls, IDSs, etc.) and the problem would be resolved. The myth was that only technology can counter the threats and that only technology can make us secure.

As we have seen, this traditional approach does not work. Computer and network security is getting worse. And while defensive technologies are getting better, so are the attack technologies. This report will review the topic, provide strategies, and dicuss how KBOX can help

Table of Contents

Overview

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What is Endpoint Security?

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The Business Need for Security

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Business Assets Are At Risk

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The Threats Are Increasing

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Technology Best Practices

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Strong Security Policy

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Hardware and Software Inventory

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Scan Ports and Services

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Patch Management

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Security Management

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Conclusion

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About the Author

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Corporate Background

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