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Best-in-Class Companies Leveraging Network Access Control to Stop Malware Dead in Its Tracks

Posted on: Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 15:00 CST

BOSTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- IT organizations are under increasing pressure to address the security gaps created by non-managed PCs connecting to the network. The security gaps that enterprises are most concerned about include finding malware infections, checking the compliance and health of endpoint computers, controlling individual network access, and meeting regulatory requirements.

"The best network security strategy falls short if it doesn't include the risk that threats (such as viruses and spyware) will be carried into the network on unmonitored laptops and computers. The risk is high in any company with mobile users, but can be particularly high in situations in which end users such as contractors or students may connect their own computers into an organization's network environment. The labor costs involved in checking computers for health before they connect, or remediating a malware outbreak, add significant costs to help desk operations. Organizations need to take a new look at their endpoint security strategies and understand how NAC products are able to automatically protect and remediate these risks," said Mounil Patel, Vice President and Research Director, Aberdeen.

The latest Information Management and Security benchmark report, "Endpoint Security Strategies Part I: The Network Access Control Benchmark," announced by Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company , found that the majority of respondents, 59%, report a desire to implement NAC in order to reduce incidents of malware propagation. A further 53% report that they want the solution to control network access for staff, partners, and contractors, while another 42% want to enforce endpoint software configurations.

To download a complimentary copy of this report, underwritten by Caymas Systems; FireEye, Inc.; InfoExpress; Innerwall; and Mirage Networks, visit http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=3723

About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company

Aberdeen is a leading provider of fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having benchmarked more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to AberdeenTM for insights that drive decisions.

As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information -- Opportunity -- Insight -- Engagement -- Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role Harte-Hanks brings to the market. For additional information, visit Aberdeen http://www.aberdeen.com/ or call (617) 723-7890, or to learn more about Harte-Hanks, call (800) 456-9748 or go to http://www.harte-hanks.com/.

Media Contact: Mounil Patel, Aberdeen Harte-Hanks (617) 854-5254 Mounil.Patel@aberdeen.com

Aberdeen Group

CONTACT: Mounil Patel of Aberdeen Harte-Hanks, +1-617-854-5254,Mounil.Patel@aberdeen.com

Web site: http://www.aberdeen.com/http://www.harte-hanks.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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