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- Live Webcast: Security Strategies for Web 2.0 and Social Networking
- The onslaught of Web 2.0 and social networking is unstoppable. Blogs, wikis, advanced collaboration tools, rich Internet applications, and other incarnations of the same underlying technologies are rapidly becoming ingrained elements of our Internet culture. Consequently, regardless of whether or not "the business" formally adopts such solutions, IT...
- Tags: Security, Web, Webcast, Network, SonicWall, Security Strategy, Web 2.0, Social Networking, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion
- Webcasts 2008-05-13
- Defending the Internet Everywhere Model - Strategies for Securing the De-perimeterized Network
- Network security is changing. In the next five years the Internet will be a ubiquitous transport layer. Most companies will rely less on private network infrastructure and more on the Internet as their primary connectivity medium. Network security will be redefined in a world where traditional perimeters don't work in...
- Tags: Strategy, Network, Network Security, SonicWall, Internet, Networking, Security
- Webcasts 2008-03-11
- The Role of Secure Remote Access in Disaster Preparedness
- Events such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, adverse weather conditions, power outages, transportation failures and even epidemics have substantial affects of businesses -especially those without a solid disaster recovery plan in place. In any disaster, a business can dramatically reduce its risk by ensuring that employees, no matter...
- Tags: SonicWall, Aventail Corp., Remote Access, Disaster Recovery, Transportation, Telecommunications, Data Management
- Webcasts 2007-12-13
- Taking Your First Step Toward NAC with Secure Remote Access
- The pressure is on IT professionals to lower network risk by implementing Network Access Control NAC. However, NAC has multiple dimensions, and the best known solutions are often prohibitively complex, expensive, and potentially disruptive to business operations. Consequently, the path to achieving network access control is unclear. ...
- Tags: Remote Access, Network, SonicWall, Access Control, Aventail Corp., Networking
- Webcasts 2007-09-26
- Sonicwall, Watchguard, or Untangle?
- Sonicwall, Watchguard, or Untangle?smoothwallwell i use smooth wall works great for my use and the newest one can watch ims and emails that come inEducational TechnologyWhile the Linux and complex applicatons information in this can be somewhat useful to full blow geeks it's not a place where I want to...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Untangle, Watchguard, SonicWall
- Discussion threads 2007-08-24
- Sonicwall, Watchguard, or Untangle?
- I was in the process of spiffing up our Sonicwall firewall and came across an open source alternative, called Untangle. According to the company's website, Untangle isThe Open Source Network GatewayThe best open source projects, integrated and made easier for spam blocking, web filtering, remote access and more. ...
- Tags: Open Source, SonicWall, Virus, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2007-08-23
- The Future of Secure Remote Access
- Over the past decade, traditional network boundaries have been disappearing, and "the office" is no longer tied to a physical location. Corporate boundaries are blurring, with partners, vendors, and consultants playing as vital a role in daily operations as employees do. This modern mobile workforce demands more...
- Tags: SonicWall, Aventail Corp., Remote Access, Telecommunications, Workforce Management, Security, Human Resources
- Webcasts 2007-08-21
- How Do I... Configure wireless connectivity on a SonicWALL router?
- Wireless networks are a two-edged sword. WLANs empower employees and guests, but they also introduce security risks. While a wide variety of wireless strategies and devices are implemented, one very common solution involves deploying SonicWALL wireless-equipped firewalls. IT consultant Erik Eckel explains what you need to know to properly configure...
- Tags: Router, SonicWall, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Download resources 2006-11-14
- How Do I... Configure SonicWALL VPN Connections?
- Whether you are talking security or user experience, properly configuring any VPN connection is essential. This How do I... download walks you through the basic configuration steps you need to take when configuring the SonicWALL PRO 1260 series router for VPN tunneling. This download is also available...
- Tags: SonicWall, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security
- Download resources 2006-11-01
- How do I... Configure firewall security on a SonicWALL device?
- SonicWALL firewalls are a staple of network security in the small and medium business market. SonicWALL's proprietary SonicOS operating system powers its firewall devices, which means the mechanisms and procedures required to configure them is similar for all of them. This download shows you the basics for configuring SonicWALL firewalls....
- Tags: SonicWall, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- Download resources 2006-10-10
- Ciphertrust buys Secure Computing?
- Ciphertrust buys Secure Computing?Today's acquisitionI agree with many of your points. This was a stretch purchase from both financial leverage and technology angles.However (and I don't lke this term), "UTM" is a market reality. Many SMBs and remote officies like to invest in low end boxes with lots of stuff...
- Tags: SECURITY, Secure Computing Corp., UTM, SonicWall, CipherTrust Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-07-12
- Reap the Benefits of PCI Compliance: Why Payment Card Security Should Be a Retailer's Top Priority
- Despite five years and two deadlines, just 20 percent of level one merchants (6 million+ annual transactions) and an estimated 2 percent of lower-volume merchants have fully complied with cardholder data security standards issued by the card associations, unified in 2004 as Payment Card IndustryPCI Data Security Standards. Confusion abounds...
- Tags: Card, Payment, PCI, SonicWall, Benefit, Standards, Data Security, Quality, Operational Accounting, Security, Business Operations, Finance
- White papers 2006-05-04
- The SSL VPN Technical Primer
- Businesses today depend on virtual private networks VPNs to provide remote users with anywhere, anytime connectivity. Of course, not all VPNs are created equally. Download this white paper from Aventail to learn why a Secure Sockets Layer SSL VPN is more secure than one built on the IPSec standard. The...
- Tags: SSL VPN, SonicWall, SSL, Aventail Corp., VPNs, Ssl/Tls, IPSec, Network Security, Authentication/Encryption, Security, Networking, Telecommunications
- White papers 2005-12-01
- Remote Access for Business Continuity
- During a business interruption, the ability to access information is more important than ever. In the white paper "Remote Access for Business Continuity," Tim Clark of the Fact Point Group discusses how a remote access solution can help protect your revenue stream.
- Tags: SonicWall, Aventail Corp., Business Continuity, Remote Access, Telecommunications
- White papers 2005-07-01
- IPSec vs. SSL VPNs for Secure Remote Access
- Your users now demand access to more applications from more locations and devices than ever before. Employees, partners, and customers want access to corporate resources from environments that IT doesn't control, such as home PCs or airport kiosks, and they're taking advantage of wi-fi hotspots. Furthermore, companies want to take...
- Tags: SSL VPN, SonicWall, SSL, Aventail Corp., IPSec, Ssl/Tls, VPNs, Network Security, Authentication/Encryption, Security, Remote Access, Networking
- White papers 2005-06-01
- What is the Mindshare Index?
- What is the Mindshare Index?ZDNet - Asleep at the wheelDoes anyone actually check the information that's put forth on this web site? For example, for the latest information on "Microsoft Mindshare" from ZDNet Research, you've got Microsoft listed as having a 57% mindshare for the category "OS", which I...
- Tags: Operating systems, Mindshare Index, operating system, Apple Inc., SonicWall
- Discussion threads 2004-11-19
- SonicWall to bolster next OS with antivirus scanning
- SonicWall to bolster next OS with antivirus scanningWhat about compressed files?What about those? Can't scan for the virus if the file is compressed and / or encrypted. How do you deal with that?SonicWall is absolute garbage.I'd rather use a linux based firewall/router, or ISA server (2K4). per user...
- Tags: Firewalls, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, wall, SonicWall, antivirus, operating system
- Discussion threads 2004-11-05
- Enabling Enhanced Retail Applications With Secure IP and Wireless Communications
- In an increasingly competitive environment, retailers are seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and generate incremental revenue. IP network and wireless-based applications offer proven solutions. Popular examples include Internet and wireless-enabled POS systems, browser-based supply chain applications, wireless handheld devices, and self-service kiosks. By improving timeliness and flow of...
- Tags: Retail Application, Wireless Communication, Retail Company, SonicWall, IP, Retail, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2004-09-07
- SonicWALL calls on more VoIP
- SonicWALL calls on more VoIPDoes thier support still suck?just got done dealing with it, and yes it does. not to mention the questionable physical quality of thier products.- Sam
- Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SonicWall, VoIP
- Discussion threads 2004-08-05
- Comparing Architectures For Internet Content Filtering Solutions
- This white paper makes the business case for content filtering, explains the pros and cons of different solution architectures, and describes how the SonicWALL solution enables optimum protection and productivity for small and mid-sized businesses, schools, and libraries. Content filtering solutions generally conform to one of three architectures: client, server,...
- Tags: Internet, SonicWall, Organization, SonicWALL Content Filtering Service, Content Management, Smb/Sme, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2003-11-12
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- SonicWall
- SonicWALL designs, develops, manufactures, and sells integrated network security, content security, and business continuity applications for businesses of all sizes. Co.'s products provide secure Internet...
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