Spyware and adware infections have become so widespread on enterprise networks that corporate IT departments are beginning to reinforce their network perimeters with a better mousetrap. This security strategy, known in IT circles as unified threat management, puts multiple layers of hardware and software protection into one package. Using this strategy, IT officials in medium to large companies can apply an exhaustive, bundled approach that layers security by combining software and hardware.
Network Security Evolving to Unified-Management Approach
Posted by: Jack M. Germain May 21, 2005 01:30 AMSpyware and adware infections have become so widespread on enterprise networks that corporate IT departments are beginning to reinforce their network perimeters with a better mousetrap. This security strategy, known in IT circles as unified threat management, puts multiple layers of hardware and software protection into one package. Using this strategy, IT officials in medium to large companies can apply an exhaustive, bundled approach that layers security by combining software and hardware.