eTrust Secure Content Management is an Integrated Solution for Enterprise Security

Prior to the advent of corporate email and eCommerce, the relatively closed nature of corporate networks presented a minor security challenge. Antivirus software initially defended against floppy-borne viruses, safeguarding most enterprises. However, this was changed by the emergence of viruses and worms, such as “ILoveYou” and “Melissa,” which, by opening an infected attachment, could rapidly spread an infection to multiple systems and highlight the vulnerability of networked environments — causing costly damage and downtime. Antivirus vendors have responded to these and other viruses by issuing swift updates to virus signatures. The threat to corporate networks continues to evolve. The proliferation and diversity of content coming in to the work environment today is changing the requirements of enterprise security. As a result, it is increasingly important to look at content security holistically — from an enterprise-wide perspective — addressing security concerns and policy enforcement across various entry points and protocols to respond to blended threats.

For example:

• Threats can gain access via email, instant messaging, music download sites, peer-to-peer networks and other channels

• Traditional spam filters often block legitimate traffic

• Embedded Java and ActiveX code offers a new and potentially far more dangerous line of attack into the enterprise

• Spam, adult sites, online music and pirated software make content filtering a matter of enterprise productivity, as well as a potential legal liability

User Concerns Over Current Content Security Solutions

Antivirus vendors have attempted to fill the void by introducing separate, content-related products; however, the a la carte approach to content security has been found to be lacking. Although many point solutions exist, they pose challenges such as prioritization, budget limits, interoperability, integration, and managing policy deployment and enforcement across multiple, disconnected platforms. It has also become clear that the solution for complex content problems is not just a security matter — it also needs to be managed to ensure that both security and business needs are addressed. The increase in content threats, such as active content, spam and offensive content, over the past several years has led to an inflection point — or a shift in today’s market needs and requirements — that demands a complete change in the enterprise security landscape and a new model that addresses today’s content challenges.

Secure Content Management Completes the Puzzle

eTrust Secure Content Management is the first truly multifaceted, integrated solution for enterprise security, geared to the content revolution. It addresses the shift in today’s market needs and requirements, which requires a more extensive view and a larger set of solutions. eTrust Secure Content Management builds on the strengths of existing antivirus technology while taking content security to the next level, offering the best all-around protection for corporate networks.

Distinctive Functionalities

Email and content security — keyword identification safeguards against the transmission of proprietary or confidential information outside the organization

Spam filtering — protects against unwanted and unsolicited email, increasing business productivity and network bandwidth

Web security — policy-based web URL filtering: protects enterprises from legal liability should an employee visit an inappropriate website and offend a coworker; helps improve business productivity as employees do not waste time on non-productive web surfing; and increases network bandwidth with policies that prevent the downloading of MP3 and other large files during business hours

Malicious code defense — proactively protects users against a variety of active code attacks that can automatically execute when visiting a website or using email

Antivirus protection — dual antivirus engines provide "double protection" to help ensure users are always protected