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Bit9’s newsletter for July 19, 2006
Survey Reveals Gaps in Desktop PolicyDespite fears from IM threats and rogue software running in corporate environments, many companies still do not have policies in place to forbid unauthorized downloads. This survey of IT managers and security professionals reveals a startling lack of visibility and control of corporate desktops.
Also, you may want to read this whitepaper which outlines a methodology for getting this control back.
Bit9 Beefs Up Software Control with Parity 3.0
This week Bit9 announced version 3.0 of its award-winning Parity software. This release delivers major enhancements in helping desktop administrators control what software can and cannot run on their Windows desktops. New capabilities include:
- Trust-based whitelisting that automatically keeps desktop policies up-to-date.
- Wider ban and lockdown capabilities for the best proactive and reactive security response.
- Real-time, integrated alerting that notifies you of trends, threats, and anomalies.
Learn the secret to enabling next-generation desktop administration.
MS Office Enabling Tomorrow's Hackers?
This year has seen zero-day vulnerabilities in IE, Word, Excel, and now PowerPoint. But it’s not just Microsoft’s problem. As this USA Today article describes, hackers are focusing on application vulnerabilities. That’s why even security companies like McAfee are stealthy about acknowledging security holes. With application software in the crosshairs, Robin Bloor and other experts recognize the need for a whole new approach to security on the desktop.
Learn how Bit9 protects you from zero-day vulnerabilities.
