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  Virtual-security appliances winning users over traditional messaging-security software

  There's no question enterprises want messaging security -- the market for products and services worldwide reached almost $3.2 billion last year, up from $2.7 billion in 2010, and will grow to $4.78 billion in 2015, according to research firm IDC. But a fundamental shift is occurring that foresees businesses favoring virtual-security appliances over more traditional messaging security software.

  By Ellen Messmer | 11 January, 2012 02:28

  Tags: applications, Cisco, e-mail, Gartner, IDC, mcafee, messaging, security, software, symantec, trend micro, virtual security

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  Check Point supports cloud security for Amazon Web Services

  Check Point and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to enable Check Point Security Gateway functionality to boost cloud security for business assets.

  By Tim Greene | 05 January, 2012 04:28

  Tags: amazon, Amazon Web Services, check point, cloud computing, cloud security, Firewall & UTM, Gateway, internet, security, virtual security

Whitepapers about virtual security

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  A Guide to Staying Secure Amidst Gorwing Threats and the Expanding Digital Universe

  Security management needs to evolve to protect business, government, and individuals from growing cyber threats. This Paper outlines challenges facing security executives and teams and uses an “air traffic control system” analogy to show how advanced security management systems can deliver better security by providing a single point of visibility and coordination for physical, virtual, and cloud assets. Solutions are presented where business processes, policy, controls, and data work in concert to achieve the vision of an air traffic control system for information security.

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  Can you harness clouds without creating storms?