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Understanding Malware and How it Threatens Your Business

Overview Find out what steps you can take to proactively defend your network against viruses, rootkits, key loggers, Trojans, and other malware. That's the topic of this TechRepublic Webcast featuring Jeff Hughes, Director of Product Marketing for Webroot Software. Hughes discusses:

The many faces of malware
How employees' Internet use introduces spyware to corporate networks
Five common spyware threats
How to take a proactive approach to safeguarding your company against malware

Sponsored by Webroot Software, this on-demand Webcast explains how to combat malware in your small, mid-sized, or large business.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Webroot Software
Live Date	20th March 2007 00:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	N/A

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