Corporate Edition, on the other hand, lets administrators centrally manage anti-spyware protection for an unlimited number of network desktops, both local and remote. From a single console, the IT staff can activate manual or automated spyware scans of any desktop on the network and can monitor spyware detection, quarantining, and removal on the desktops through event-logging. The scans take place without any end-user intervention.
"A centrally managed anti-spyware solution is desperately needed in the corporate world," said Eric Ogren, a senior analyst with the Yankee Group. "Relying on end-users to initiate ad hoc anti-spyware scans is a sure way to leave security holes in your network."
Spyware is a problem in the enterprise, and isn't all hype, as the recent run toward legislation may lead some to think, said Ogren. "Spyware is a real issue, but it's not the only issue," he said. "What will happen is an evolution and merging into what I call 'whole host integrity' that will protect desktops from such things as key loggers, buffer overflows, and phishing attacks."
Corporate Edition lets network administrators define granular rules for spyware scanning, including white- and blacklists of authorized applications, and fine-tuning by department or individual. Scans for spyware can be scheduled for automatic runs at pre-set times, or when a remote computer logs onto the network.
PestPatrol has also expanded its database of spyware profiles to launch Corporate Edition.
To realize the benefits of cloud-native software, an application must actually be cloud-native—designed to run in the cloud, interacting with disaggregated cloud services, fully manageable as code—to deliver the expected benefits.
By combining resources and expertise, the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium will offer a blueprint for how industries can adapt to an AI-dominated future.
IT leaders should heed the guidance of cybersecurity insurance providers who think businesses should prioritize security education, incident preparedness, regular internal audits, and ongoing vulnerability scanning and patching.
