Technology Insider: Security

You need more than just a firewall these days to keep hackers at bay. In this Technology insider, we profile some of the most innovative security tools and techniques on the market today. Plus, we review six Web access control software packages.

Shoring up security
New security techniques include honeypots, decoys, air gaps, exit controls, self-healing tools and denial-of-service defenses.

Cover your apps
Your security plan may not be complete if you haven't protected your applications.

Online exclusive: Honeypots or decoys
Watch a hack attack in action, and see how honeypots and decoys are used to gather information about the bad guys and keep them out of your servers. Requires Flash.

Review: Web access control market offers many options
Securant Technologies' product tops the list with its management tools and ties to Check Point firewall.

How we did it
An explanation of how our tests were conducted.

To infinity and beyond...
Newest upgrades to the products we tested.

What does it mean to be a user today?
Helpful explanations of some common terminology.

Why do you want Web access control anyway?
The push for e-commerce has created a need for the ability to process transactions on the Internet securely.

Interactive scorecard and NetResults: Web access control packages
Use our calculator to see what product would best suit your needs.

Data integrity protection
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Application protection
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