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Top Trends Impacting Two-Factor Authentication: 2008 brings with it new IT security challenges and issues that network and systems administrators should be aware of. Utilizing a 2008 survey of IT professionals from leading enterprises, this Webcast will summarize the top security issues which network security professionals should be prepared to face in 2008. ...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Authentication, Security, Networking; Webcasts 2008-02-14
Live Webcast: Top Trends of 2008 Impacting VPN and Remote Access: This year, the trends that are expected to have the greatest impact on businesses' VPN and remote access decisions include: Designation of data breach prevention as a top IT priority Blurring of the distinction between personal and business applications and devices Progressive enforcement...; Tags: VPN, Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, Telecommunications, Security; Webcasts 2008-01-16
Making Your VPN Secure: Adding Endpoint Security and Authentication: IT departments no longer have control over every endpoint connecting to their networks, which leads to a host of problems where access control is weak or nonexistent. Today, even with a VPN, IT administrators must consider adding endpoint security and strong authentication solutions to ensure a safe network. ...; Tags: VPN, Network, Positive Networks Inc., Authentication, Security; Webcasts 2007-11-01
PhoneFactor (exe): PhoneFactor is a free phone-based two-factor authentication system. It works with any phone. The free service includes unlimited users and authentication (domestic U.S. calls are free) and seamlessly integrates with any VPN appliance (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Sonicwall, etc.), Enterprise Applications Citrix and Microsoft Outlook Web Access, and websites. Just install...; Tags: Phone, Positive Networks Inc., Service, Authentication, PhoneFactor, Telecom & Utilities, Security; Software downloads 2007-08-24
How to Use Your Mobile Phone for Free, Two-Factor Authentication: One reason many companies are reluctant to adopt two-factor authentication is the hassle and expense of purchasing and managing costly tokens. But in the age of regulatory compliance and increasing security risks, you can't afford not to use strong, two-factor authentication. The solution? PhoneFactor, the new...; Tags: Phone, Mobile, Positive Networks Inc., Cell Phone, Authentication, Security; Webcasts 2007-08-16

Beyond Encryption: Providing Simple and Secure Remote Access for Mobile Users: Enabling "anywhere, anytime" productivity demands much more than an encrypted tunnel. What you need is a secure remote access system that meets requirements such as Vista-compatibility while still being simple to implement, use, and maintain. This TechRepublic Webcast features Positive Networks' Jason Sloderbeck, VP of Security...; Tags: Mobile, Positive Networks Inc., Encryption, Remote Access, Telecommunications; Webcasts 2007-07-12
VPN Security Essentials: What You Need to Know: While a virtual private network VPN can provide reliable anywhere, anytime access, a VPN alone doesn't offer comprehensive endpoint security. Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to hear from Positive Networks' Jason Sloderbeck, VP of Security & Service Delivery, and Evan Conway, EVP of...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security; Webcasts 2007-03-13
Top Trends of 2007 Impacting VPN and Remote Access: This year the trends that are expected to have the greatest impact on businesses' VPN and remote access decisions include: The proliferation of mobile devices and business users' demand for secure, anywhere-anytime access to corporate systems and data Prioritization of initiatives to simplify regulatory compliance and...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, VPNs, Software As A Service (SaaS), Telecommunications, Network Security, Networking, Security, Emerging Technologies; Webcasts 2007-02-08
Four Critical Things to Know about Two-Factor Authentication & Remote Access: With a recent analyst report showing that over 30 percent of employees use unsafe practices for remembering their passwords, companies of all sizes should be looking for an affordable remote access solution that offers the enhanced security of two-factor authentication. Listen to this on-demand TechRepublic Webcast to...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Authentication, Remote Access, Security; Webcasts 2006-12-14
VPN Security Assessment: Tips to Ensure Your VPN is Secure: A recent industry study concluded that companies that don't implement strict remote worker policies and network access controls will see a dramatic rise in remote access costs and exponential increases in the risk of security breaches. It is therefore imperative for companies to take a VPN security assessment to ensure...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Worker, VPNs, Security, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking; Webcasts 2006-11-14
Webcast: Enterprise Mobility: The Next Generation of Remote Access: Capitalizing on business opportunities in today's fast-changing marketplace is easier if your users can be productive anytime and from anywhere. But mobile-enabling your workforce requires more than merely deploying a conventional VPN. You must also ensure that your remote access solution is secure, robust, scalable, and compliant with applicable privacy...; Tags: Security, Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Mobility, Remote Access, Telecommunications; Webcasts 2006-09-21
Webcast: Why Remote Access is Critical to Your Disaster Recovery Plan: Although business continuity planning is often driven by natural disaster risks such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or even a potential bird flu pandemic, it's much more likely that your company's next "disaster" will actually be caused by a hardware failure or power outage. But no matter which scenario seems more probable,...; Tags: Webcast, Disaster Recovery Planning, Positive Networks Inc., Business Continuity, Remote Access, Telecommunications, Disaster Recovery, Data Management; Webcasts 2006-08-08
The Next Generation of Remote Access: Three Case Studies: Providing remote access is no longer sufficient. Securely enabling productive work outside the office requires something else — something broader, smarter and more productive. This whitepaper addresses the new definition of enterprise mobility, which can be defined by the following characteristics: Eliminating network boundaries (making work possible...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, Telecommunications; Case studies 2006-08-01
Five Common VPN Security Mistakes: Learn about the most common security mistakes companies make when deploying and managing VPN and endpoint security solutions. Positive Networks, a leader in hosted,managed remote access and endpoint security solutions, has gained invaluable experience implementing thousands of VPNs. As a result, the company's engineers have had the chance to see,and...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, VPNs, Telecommunications, Network Security, Networking, Security; White papers 2006-08-01
Webcast: Four Essentials for Making Remote Access More Productive for Your Users: Recent studies have shown that approximately 70 percent of CTOs say that their VPN implementations have failed—not because they weren't functioning properly, but because their users seldom or never take advantage of the costly systems. This statistic highlights a wide range of issues—not all of which are technical—that must be...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access Solution, Remote Access, Telecommunications; Webcasts 2006-04-25
Webcast: Five Critical Things to Know Before Investing in a Site-to-Site VPN: For many companies, the costs associated with deploying and administering a traditional, appliance-based VPN are unacceptably high. Fortunately, there's a newer, more cost-effective approach to providing site-to-site connectivity and remote access that is secure, easy to use, and requires no new hardware or software investments. Listen to...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security; Webcasts 2006-02-28
Webcast: Managed VPNs: Reducing Overhead and Downtime: IT managers across the enterprise are recognizing that the administrative overhead that comes with managing an appliance-based VPN is driving the TCO of their remote access solutions skyward. They're also recognizing that the time spent dealing with VPN issues keeps network administrators from pursuing other, more strategic IT projects. ...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Downtime, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Remote Access, Networking, Security; Webcasts 2005-11-08
Webcast: How to Deploy an Effective Remote Access VPN Solution: Rolling out an effective remote access VPN solution is typically far more complex than most companies anticipate. Check out this on-demand Webcast to learn about the key issues that must be addressed, including how to: Keep costs down while scaling your solution and creating maximum reliability ...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, VPNs, Telecommunications, Network Security, Networking, Security; Webcasts 2005-10-20
Webcast: Five Common Security Mistakes That Companies Make When Deploying and Managing VPNs and Endpoint Security: Is your VPN really secure? Learn about the most common security mistakes companies make when deploying and managing VPN and endpoint security solutions during this on-demand Webcast from Positive Networks. Hear Jason Sloderbeck, Director of Security & Service Delivery at Positive Networks, explain...; Tags: Webcast, Positive Networks Inc., VPNs, Security, Telecommunications, Networking; Webcasts 2005-09-22
Six Characteristics of an Effective Remote Access Solution: Remote work is becoming a way of life for most companies, whether it's to accommodate an employee working from home or from halfway across the country. However, implementing a remote access system that is safe, secure, and actually works for users involves much more than simply selecting hardware and plugging...; Tags: Positive Networks Inc., Remote Access, Telecommunications; White papers 2005-09-01