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Barrier1 Stops Crimeware

 

In a recent SC Magazine dated  article the term “Crimeware” was discussed. In short it is another way to look at an older term known as “Blended Threats” and the driving force of criminal attacks  “Money”.

 

In order to stop these attacks one can not just look at each technology independently nor can you rely on just a list based approach.  The only way to stop these attacks is to look at all 7 OSI layers in total and add intelligence. 

 

Here are the areas that SC Magazine addressed.  Barrier1 performs all of these functions.

 

Anti-Virus

-         Must be able inspect for virus, Spyware, malware

-         Must look at Internet based and client based

Patching

-         Patching is a component however, it only stops the known

-         One must have the ability to identify and stop the unknown

 

Malvertising

-         One should have the ability to block browser plug-ins.  They are known sources of security holes

-         Identify and block scripts from running

DLP

-         Identify and look for data leaving and entering your network

 

Proper Log Monitoring

-         One must have the ability to utilize Log information as more than just a collection method.

-         One must go above and beyond just assigning someone to monitor the logs. This must be automated to block. By the time an individual reviews the logs it is too late

Mandatory Access Control

-         One must be aware of who is on your network.

Make sure policies are in place and reviewed 

Barrier1 Stops Crimeware

 

In a recent SC Magazine dated  article the term “Crimeware” was discussed. In short it is another way to look at an older term known as “Blended Threats” and the driving force of criminal attacks  “Money”.

 

In order to stop these attacks one can not just look at each technology independently nor can you rely on just a list based approach.  The only way to stop these attacks is to look at all 7 OSI layers in total and add intelligence. 

 

Here are the areas that SC Magazine addressed.  Barrier1 performs all of these functions.

 

Anti-Virus

-         Must be able inspect for virus, Spyware, malware

-         Must look at Internet based and client based

Patching

-         Patching is a component however, it only stops the known

-         One must have the ability to identify and stop the unknown

 

Malvertising

-         One should have the ability to block browser plug-ins.  They are known sources of security holes

-         Identify and block scripts from running

DLP

-         Identify and look for data leaving and entering your network

 

Proper Log Monitoring

-         One must have the ability to utilize Log information as more than just a collection method.

-         One must go above and beyond just assigning someone to monitor the logs. This must be automated to block. By the time an individual reviews the logs it is too late

Mandatory Access Control

-         One must be aware of who is on your network.

-     Make sure policies are in place and reviewed