Why AV Doesn't Work (Well) and Why AV is Often Slow
"Why AV Doesn't Work (Well) and Why AV is Often Slow" from
eBook Chapters: The Myths of Security
by John Viega
AV technology may have worked well a decade ago, but increases in user-targeted attacks, false positives, and delays in detection have created the need for new solutions. But don't take our word for it, check out these two chapters from John Viega's, "The Myths of Security" and see why new technologies like Application Whitelisting are in demand.
This eBook covers topics such as:
- False positives in antivirus
- The scalability issue
- The growing "window of vulnerability"
- Non-cryptographic signatures
Understanding the milestones and shortcomings in the Anti-Virus industry is essential for planning and developing a comprehensive security strategy. Read this eBook and get an insiders critique of AV.