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CounterAct Keeps Endpoints Honest





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Review: Version 5.1 goes beyond simple worm detection with new rules that determine whether endpoints can connect to internal protected networks, but has significant room for improvement when it comes to detecting rogue wireless access points.

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Evaluation Shortlist

Arbor Networks Peakflow X An internal IPS that uses constantly updated Internet threat data to stop attacks (www. arbornetworks.com)

Cfengine A project coordinated by Mark Burgess, Cfengine is a configuration management and threat protection tool (www.cfengine.org)

Lancopes StealthWatch Uses appliance-based sensors to monitor for abnormal network behavior (www.lancope.com)

Mazu Networks Profiler A behavior-based tool that stops attacks by learning what normal traffic patterns look like (www.mazunetworks.com)

Snipe Network Securitys NetGuard Uses both anomaly detection and behavior profiles to stop internal network threats (www.snipenetwork.com)

Technical Director Cameron Sturdevant can be reached at cameron_sturdevant@ziffdavis.com com.

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