Finally, for an even safer security set-up WLAN users should consider creating a IPsec VPN. In this configuration each device (client and network) is fully authenticated and communicates via an encrypted VPN 'tunnel'.
He said: "The sheer size of the capacity of memory sticks, as well as their ease of use, is what is causing real threats and creating huge problems. Security firm SecureWave says it is becoming an increasingly big issue with IT departments...
For example, the company has been improving its ability to protect against security threats and has reworded its product warranties to convince end users that it is willing to take on greater levels of liability than its Linux rivals.
Corporate concerns with endpoint security, regulatory compliance, spyware, spam, worms, viruses, digital identities, mobility and complexity will help to drive the security software market to achieve almost $6bn in revenue in 2009," said Raschke.
While most IT departments are well aware of the risks posed by malicious code and spam, less well-publicised threats and practices are still finding room to grow and prosper on many a corporate network.
It says the most effective way to protect from these new threats is to use a multifunction device with routing, firewall, intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system and VPN capabilities, positioned in front of, and protecting, the ATM...