SmartFilter and TrustedSource protect against threats.Secure Computing For the general concept, see . Secure Computing Corporation, or SCC, is a public company (NASDAQ: SCUR) that develops and sells computer security products, such as:
in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filtering solution, SmartFilter 4.2 with TrustedSource. The new version provides granular granular /gran·u·lar/ (gran´u-lar) made up of or marked by presence of granules or grains. gran·u·lar adj. 1. Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains. 2. protection against today's Web 2.0 threats, allowing companies to leverage Web 2.0 technologies without compromising corporate policy. It also incorporates global intelligence from TrustedSource. Like a credit agency provides credit scores to enable reliable commerce, it then provides source-based reputation scores for URLs, domains and IP addresses as well as content-based reputation scores for web page content, messages, attachments and images. Using this real-time scoring, SmartFilter allows organizations to detect and prevent web security threats such as spyware, phishing Pronounced "fishing," it is a scam to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Also known as "brand spoofing," an official-looking e-mail is sent to potential victims pretending to be from their ISP, bank or retail establishment. and other malware. "Market demand for Web filtering Blocking access to unwanted Internet content. Businesses can block content based on traffic type. For example, Web access might be allowed, but file transfers may not. Content can also be blocked by site, using lists of URLs cataloged by content that are updated frequently. continues to grow as enterprises face an onslaught of Web-based threats. However, traditional protection measures are no longer sufficient," said Terrence Brewton at Frost & Sullivan. www.securecomputing.com |
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