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Maximizing security and performance for web browsing: the challenge for business

Overview Spyware, viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, and other unwanted or unauthorized applications are not just an email problem. They also infiltrate networks via web browsing. This paper highlights the threats posed to organizations by malicious or inappropriate websites and the significant impact that employees' uncontrolled surfing of the web can have on productivity and network bandwidth. It defines the requirements for effective, manageable security that protects organizations from infection and legal risk, while also meeting end user demands for performance and accessibility.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Sophos	File Format	PDF
Date Published	August 2007	Downloads	122
Format	White Papers
Topics	Infrastructure Management, Anti-Hacking, Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Network Security, Security Applications, Security Standards, Security Management, Security Tools, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Strategic Planning, Intrusion Detection Systems, Best Practices, Spyware, Cyber Security

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