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Know the Truth about Spyware and its Threat to SMBs

Overview While small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the same sophisticated security threats as larger enterprises, they rarely have the same IT resources to combat them. That's why spyware writers are targeting SMBs more than ever. In fact, over 50 percent of small businesses experienced spyware attacks in the first quarter of 2006 alone!

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to proactively defend your network against rootkits, key loggers, Trojans, and other contemporary spyware threats. Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to learn what every SMB needs to know about malware protection. You'll hear from Webroot Software's Jeff Hughes, Director of Product Marketing, who discusses:

Why today's SMBs are particularly vulnerable to spyware
How an employee's Internet use can introduce spyware to your network
How to take a proactive approach to safeguarding your company against spyware

Sponsored by Webroot Software, this Webcast will give you the information you need to combat spyware in your small or mid-sized business.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Webroot Software
Live Date	12th December 2006 00:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	Network Security, Security Applications, Security Standards, Security Management, Security Tools, Intrusion Detection Systems, Best Practices, Spyware

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