Client Antivirus And Firewall Adoption In 2006

Trends, Deployment Options, And Best Practices

by Natalie Lambert, February 23, 2006

In January 2006, Forrester surveyed 149 technology decision-makers at North American small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) and enterprises about their approach to IT security; 94 of these respondents were knowledgeable about their client security practices. . . .

Client Security Suites Scorecard Summary: Symantec

Key Findings From "The Forrester Wave™: Client Security Suites, Q2 2005"

by Natalie Lambert, David Friedlander, June 22, 2005

Symantec Client Security 3.0 (SCS) is a complete solution, including antivirus, antispyware, a personal firewall, and limited host IPS functionality. Symantec uses its "generic exploit blocking" functionality to protect customers against unknown virus/spyware . . .

Client Security Suites Scorecard Summary: Trend Micro

Key Findings From "The Forrester Wave™: Client Security Suites, Q2 2005"

by Natalie Lambert, David Friedlander, June 22, 2005

Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.0 offers a client security suite that includes antivirus, antispyware, and personal firewall capabilities. To fill the host intrusion prevention system (IPS) gap and give its customers protection against zero-day viruses, Trend . . .

The Forrester Wave™: Client Security Suites, Q2 2005

Lab-Based Evaluation Of Top Client Security Suites Vendors Across 170 Criteria

by Natalie Lambert, David Friedlander, June 22, 2005

This Forrester Wave includes a detailed, customizable data spreadsheet; presentation resources; and in-depth evaluations of the following vendors: Computer Associates, McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro

Since the first computer virus was created in 1981, the need for client security has grown monumentally. Today, endpoint machines are vulnerable to all types of attacks. Antivirus and perimeter defenses alone no longer provide adequate defense against . . .

Client Security Suites Scorecard Summary: McAfee

Key Findings From "The Forrester Wave™: Client Security Suites, Q2 2005"

by Natalie Lambert, David Friedlander, June 22, 2005

McAfee is the only vendor to offer a complete suite for endpoint security; but it is not fully integrated — yet. Its customers can use the ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) management console to fully manage McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i, McAfee Anti-Spyware . . .

Personal Firewall Adoption In 2005

by David Friedlander, March 4, 2005

In January 2005, Forrester surveyed 200 technology decision-makers at North American companies about their approach to IT security. We learned that 63% of firms currently have personal firewalls deployed somewhere in their organization. However, many . . .

The State Of Consumer Security, 2004

Two Levels Of Defense Take Shape, Spurred By Broadband And Home Networks

by Maribel D. Lopez, December 27, 2004

As viruses and worms proliferate, consumers are taking action by embracing two levels of protection: 1) hard security measures like antivirus and personal firewalls, and 2) soft security measures like installing ad- and spam-blocking software. Home networking . . .

VPNs And Client Firewalls Satisfy Big Firms

by Laura Koetzle, July 19, 2004

VPN and personal firewall vendors have achieved a rarity in the IT market — they've under-promised and over-delivered. Thus, over the next 12 months, 55% of enterprises will deploy more VPNs, and 52% will roll out more client firewalls. Furthermore, client . . .

The Personal Desktop Firewall Is a Growing Necessity

by James Madden, August 19, 2002

As more and more employees log onto networks remotely, it becomes a growing concern to protect the network from a backdoor attack through a remote user's system.

Tiny Bundles Behavior-Blocking Into Personal Firewall

by Jan Sundgren, July 31, 2002

As a centrally managed personal firewall, Tiny should be on your short list. As a centrally managed sandbox, Tiny still needs to prove itself.