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2012 promises to be a turbulent year for IT leaders. Users are increasingly active in establishing how they wish to use new technology, with tablets and social media top of mind. There can be significant benefits when organizations move to...

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The influx of consumer devices has brought along a variety of potential security risks through the consumer applications that end users have on their devices. Protect the organizational assets while enabling end-user productivity.

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This video introduces the key driver of personal and unmanaged applications (PUAs) and the potential long term application portfolio strategy to integrate these into the enterprise.

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Identify leading candidates in the security market using the Info-Tech Annual Security Roundup Vendor Shortlist Tool to generate a customized shortlist of vendors based on your key priorities.

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Over the last year, Info-Tech has evaluated numerous security. Of that group, just six were evaluated consistently across multiple product categories and only they are included in this Annual Security Roundup. These companies represent the best...

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Over the course of the last year, Info-Tech has evaluated numerous vendors that compete in the security space. Of that group, just six were evaluated consistently across multiple product categories and only they are included in this Annual...

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Use this tool to find the best roadmap to your consumerization strategy. It will then provide the optimal roadmap to consumerization success, with detailed steps to follow that path.

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Learn about the implications of a broader roll-out by using this template to ask participants questions about the consumerization pilot project.

It is suddenly that time of year again: time to review past predictions, rank them, and create a new set, in the hope that, by being reasonably accurate, they will assist our members in planning out strategies in products, markets, and...

Solution Set

The influx of consumer devices has put the Infrastructure Manager under heavy pressure to either provide access or lock down the network. Protect organizational assets while enabling end-user productivity.

Solution Set

Many enterprises have little to no exposure to encryption technologies, so therefore have no grounding in how to pick the best solution for their needs.

Vendor Research

This report will help vendors and partners understand the market dynamics impacting endpoint encryption purchase behavior.

London, ON - (September 20th, 2011) – A recent Unified Threat Management /Next Generation Firewall (UTM/NGFW) mid-market Vendor Landscape report released by Info-Tech Research Group listed WatchGuard, SonicWALL and Fortinet as market Champions....

Solution Set

The threat that is malware continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, as does the sheer volume of different malware threats that exist. To keep up with the onslaught, Anti-Malware vendors must continue to innovate and bring new products with...

Enterprise security is a complex topic, and often a costly proposition. Many IT security leaders face the constant uphill battle of struggling to retain budget in the face of increasing threats, and the mounting tool counts required to deal with...

London, ON July 11, 2011 – Growing security and compliance concerns signal big growth in the awareness and adoption of SIEM solutions in the coming year, according to a recent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Vendor Landscape...

Vendor Research

Info-Tech Research Group's Indaba Division (Info-Tech Indaba) has been providing research and advice around IT buyer behavior for many years, as well as examining the relationship between vendors and solution providers. The research is now being...

About five years ago, Ray Ozzie, then newly anointed chief software architect at Microsoft, described the world he saw, from a security perspective, and the vision was daunting. He maintained then, and it surely is true today, that the primary...

London, ON – June 27, 2011 – A recent Vendor Landscape report evaluating dedicated Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network (SSL VPN) appliances published by Info-Tech Research Group ranked WatchGuard, SonicWALL and Barracuda as Champions in...

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is critical for organizations that hold trade secrets, sensitive information, or must comply with strict regulatory policy.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) can be a vital tool in the ongoing struggle to protect an organization's information assets. Info-Tech's Vendor Landscape reviews the market, and makes key recommendations around the products to chose, and those to avoid.

Understand how firewalls, anti-malware, and other related tools can be best deployed to protect information assets.

Solution Set

As organizations employ more remote and mobile workers, providing access to and protecting the corporate network becomes significantly more important; one of the key tools in ensuring the protection of enterprise data is SSL VPN.

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This tool allows enterprises to profile their requirements and generate a rank ordered vendor shortlist from a fixed list of vendors. Vendor profiles are based on Info-Tech's recent in-depth review of the SSL VPN market.

We have now been warning members of the dangers of a cyber attack on their corporate Intellectual Property for several years. We think the current level of threat has stepped up so quickly as to warrant a warning through this Special Alert. Here...

Vendor Research

Recent enhancements made to Symantec's Partner Program show the company's predilection towards specialized and focused expertise from partners, over basic revenue achievement. Current and prospective partners must understand how these changes...

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Internal risk demands internal controls. However, strong controls can inhibit the business process. Balance the risk mitigation benefits of internal controls with the impact they have on business process and the investment required deploy them.

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The purpose of the system/network administrator code of conduct is to outline responsibilities, guidelines, and standards of behavior for all individuals who function as system/network administrators.

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A well governed access management process requires formalized management approval for access to systems and physical access points. Use this tool to develop a formal process for employee access requests.

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A well governed access management process requires formal management approval for access to systems and physical access points. Use this tool to track current access to systems and other access points in the organization.