All Research Sponsored By:Sophos

The Expanding Network Perimeter: How to Protect it With Unified Threat Management
WHITE PAPER: Protecting a network becomes increasingly more complex as the perimeters continue to expand. With the growing adoption of cloud and mobile devices, IT pros have a number of different endpoints to manage. Consult this informative white paper to learn how unified threat management can help resolve network management.
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 | Published: 15 Aug 2012


Closing the Back Door on Network Application Vulnerabilities
WHITE PAPER: This resource explains how SMBs can benefit from using unified threat management (UTM) to protect their web servers.
Posted: 03 Jul 2012 | Published: 03 Jul 2012


Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats
WHITE PAPER: To meet the challenges to your security, you need to put in place user education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution. This guide covers five essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats.
Posted: 06 Apr 2012 | Published: 05 Apr 2012


Simplifying branch office security
WHITE PAPER: Enforcing consistent network security throughout your enterprise can be challenging—especially for those of you with branch offices with few users and no IT expertise. This paper introduces a new standard — an innovative, unified, cost-effective solution for managing branch office security.
Posted: 06 Apr 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2011


Botnets: The dark side of cloud computing
WHITE PAPER: Botnets pose a serious threat to your network and they rival the power of today’s most powerful cloud computing platforms. These “dark” clouds, controlled by cybercriminals, are designed to silently infect your network. This paper details how to protect against the risk of botnet infection with security gateways that offer comprehensive UTM.
Posted: 06 Apr 2012 | Published: 05 Apr 2012


Zero Trust Model: Securing the Extended Enterprise
EGUIDE: The emergence of new connection options and devices being introduced to the enterprise are extending networks well beyond their controllable boarders. This expert resource offers insight into securing the extended enterprise, exploring the strategy behind Zero Trust Model, creating network security policies for hostile endpoints and more.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012


The four rules of complete web protection
WHITE PAPER: As an IT manager you’ve always known the web is a dangerous place. But with infections growing and the demands on your time and budget rising, it’s time to revisit your strategy. This whitepaper discusses the major web threats and provides four rules to help you stay protected. When you follow them, these rules will also save you time and money.
Posted: 01 Jan 2012 | Published: 16 Dec 2011


Eight threats your antivirus won't stop
WHITE PAPER: News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data leakage are on the rise. High-profile incidents that make big news might seem out of the ordinary. Yet businesses of every size face similar risks in the everyday acts of using digital technology and the internet for legitimate purposes.
Posted: 23 Dec 2011 | Published: 23 Dec 2011


Stopping Fake Antivirus: How to Keep Scareware off Your Network
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides insight into where fake antivirus comes from and how it is distributed, what happens when a system is infected with fake antivirus, and how to stop this persistent threat from infecting your network and your users.
Posted: 04 Oct 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2011


Sophos Security Threat Report Mid-Year 2011
ANALYST REPORT: Malware is complex, seemingly everywhere and is often difficult to stop. Targeting high-profile organizations, damaging data loss incidents and web threats continue to make headlines for malware attacks this year. Read the latest report to understand how the latest threats work and how to keep your business safe.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011


Seven Tips for Securing Mobile Workers
WHITE PAPER: This paper offers practical guidance on dealing with one of the fastest growing threats to the security of sensitive and confidential information. It is the increasing sophistication and convenience of mobile devices that contribute to both their popularity in the workplace and their risk to an organization's networks, data and reputation.
Posted: 01 Jun 2011 | Published: 02 May 2011


The State of Data Security
WHITE PAPER: Recognize how your data can become vulnerable and understand the compliance issues involved. This paper identifies data protection strategies you can use to keep your organization's information both safe and compliant.
Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011


Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection
WHITE PAPER: This Magic Quadrant is a snapshot of the overall market that ranks vendors against each other, according to competitive criteria. Vendors in any quadrant, as well as those not ranked on the Magic Quadrant, may be appropriate for your enterprise's needs and budget.
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 | Published: 13 Apr 2011


Why Hackers have turned to Malicious JavaScript Attacks
WHITE PAPER: Learn about the threat of malicious JavaScript attacks, and how they work. Understand how cybercriminals make money with these types of attacks and why IT managers should be vigilant.
Posted: 13 Apr 2011 | Published: 13 Apr 2011


Top 5 Threat Protection Best Practices
WHITE PAPER: The following top five best practices offer advice to help you protect your endpoints and your network against an ever-growing body of threats.
Posted: 11 Apr 2011 | Published: 11 Apr 2011


Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats
WHITE PAPER: User education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution are all integral components of a comprehensive defense against today’s web threats. This guide covers some essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats as much as possible.
Posted: 11 Apr 2011 | Published: 11 Apr 2011


Sophos Security Threat Report 2011
WHITE PAPER: Let our new 2011 Security Threat Report be your weapon in the battle against malware. It describes the significant threats of 2010, what to watch for in 2011, and more importantly, what you need to do to get ahead of them.
Posted: 07 Feb 2011 | Published: 07 Feb 2011


 Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats
WHITE PAPER: User education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution are all integral components of a comprehensive defense against today’s web threats. This guide covers some essential preventive measures you should implement to reduce your risk and keep ahead of the threats as much as possible.
Posted: 12 Oct 2010 | Published: 06 Oct 2010


Security Threat Report: Mid-year 2010
WHITE PAPER: Halfway through 2010, cybercrime continues to evolve and grow. As social networking becomes ever more deeply embedded in our lives, it has become an ever more fertile hunting ground for those who would steal and abuse our personal information. Knowledge is power, and understanding the dangers posed is the first step toward keeping safe and secure.
Posted: 05 Oct 2010 | Published: 04 Oct 2010


Four Principles of Effective Threat Protection: Defining the right strategy and tools to defend your business against malware
WHITE PAPER: Threat protection requires an updated approach now that the classic model of anti-virus plus firewall is no longer enough. Best practice calls for interlocking layers of protection that support your business processes and digital assets. Read on to learn principles you can use to strike a balance between enabling business and ensuring security.
Posted: 25 Jun 2010 | Published: 24 Jun 2010


Top 5 Threat Protection Best Practices
ANALYST BRIEF: Today’s corporate networks face a barrage of threats, from malware to accidental data loss. The endpoints receive the brunt of these attacks, and if they are not protected they can serve as a threat portal to the entire network. This paper offers advice to help you protect your endpoints and your network against an ever-growing body of threats.
Posted: 25 Jun 2010 | Published: 24 Jun 2010


The State of Privacy and Data Security Compliance
ANALYST REPORT: The purpose of the study is to determine if various international, federal and state data security laws improve an organization’s security posture. What is the value of compliance and does it correlate with the value of the compliance effort? Read on to find out.
Posted: 25 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Nov 2009


Sophos Computer Security Scan
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Use this tool to scan up to 200 computers on your network to discover threats that your existing security software might have missed.  Scan for viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits, unwanted devices and applications, and suspicious files. You'll receive a comprehensive report of the results and  recommendations for guarding against the threats found.
Posted: 07 Apr 2010 | Premiered: 07 Apr 2010


Not all Malware Detection is Created Equal
WHITE PAPER: The internet is now the number-one conduit for infecting users with malware. Sophos detects a new infected web page every few seconds. This white paper outlines the terms you need to know and the steps you should take to stay safe.
Posted: 01 Apr 2010 | Published: 05 Nov 2009


Presentation Transcript: Three Reasons Why Security Fails and What to Do About It
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Web security seems to get tougher every year. Dynamic content, user generated content, and social networking increase the complexity of securing hosted web servers. Read this presentation transcript to learn about the latest web threats, which ones to be most concerned with, and what IT pros should do to help prevent them.
Posted: 03 Feb 2010 | Published: 03 Feb 2010