Integrated Security: A New Network Approach
Eric Winsborrow - December 9, 2002

Executive Summary

As organizations become more dependent on their networks for business transactions, external data sharing, and simple day-to-day communications, the need increases for these networks to be more accessible and operational. But as accessibility to the network becomes easier, so does gaining access to the critical data they are storing. The challenge is to ensure that the right people gain access and the wrong people do not, making the role of information security even more critical to enabling today’s businesses. Yet, current security solutions are typically comprised of multiple point products designed for an isolated task (such as detecting a virus or preventing an intrusion). This results in a lack of interoperability, manageability, and a higher cost of ownership...