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February 2010

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Making sense of your Microsoft Security puzzle:
Microsoft product update – TMG and UAG


Microsoft has released the upgraded version of the IAG and ISA products. Showcasing added and enhanced features, the IAG (now called UAG) and ISA (now called TMG) are available on the Celestix purpose built MSA and WSA platforms.


Secon have devised a two part series of Webinars to explore the improvements found within each new version. These exclusive webinars will reveal the benefits of implementing a comprehensive solution that fits onto one appliance to reduce operational cost.


Exploring Microsoft IAG Webinar
25th February at 11:00am

Exploring Microsoft ISA Webinar
4th March at 2pm

Click here to find out more
 
   
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Get an Accurate View of your Current Corporate Network with the SECON HealthCheck
SECON Services QuoteOur IT environments are subject to more sophisticated attacks, along with unprecedented SPAM levels. Websense Research Labs reveal that over 85 percent of unwanted emails now contain a URL link to malicious code.

Deploying a messaging security infrastructure at a low cost is essential when considering the costs incurred from downtime, data theft/loss and the legal implication this carries.

A hosted deployment model stops threats whilst they are still in the cloud, before they reach the network. You regain control of web use throughout your organisation and allocate access to the web at certain points throughout the day, whilst blocking sites which carry a high risk.

Best of all, this solution will be monitored by experts with all updates proactively managed to protect your business fully.

The Secon CARE Contract has teamed up with Websense, the recognised worldwide leader (as nominated by Forrester) in Web security research to provide a comprehensive protection.

Outsourcing the Web Filtering and Email Security to the cloud removes hardware, software and maintenance costs, reducing overheads. Researchers agree it's the smart way to protect your business. The latest Osterman research highlights the advantages of a SaaS Security model.

For a limited period Secon are offering a free two - month trial of the unique Cloud Security CARE Contract.

Click here to find out how Secon can save
your organisation time and money


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Secon Complimentary Webinars
Sign Up For One Of Our Latest Technical Webinars
Trend Micro OfficeScan 10 Migration Webinar – Thurs 4th March at 11am
Back by popular demand, the OfficeScan 10 Migration Webinar will be held again.

Based upon the independent beta testing of V10, conducted by the Secon Technical Team, our specialist engineer will highlight the benefits of the OfficeScan version 10 and the differences between it and Version 8. The webinar will expand upon the technical training received by the team to highlight troubleshooting areas and will give an insight to this products architecture.

Webinar Agenda
1.  Introduction to Officescan 10 and its features
2.  Main benefits of upgrading to Officescan 10 (from Officescan 8)
       2.1 Integration with Microsoft Active Directory
       2.2 Protection Enhancements
       2.3 Performance Enhancements
3.  Introduction to the new Trend Micro SmartScan Technology embedded in OfficeScan10
4.  Things to consider prior to migration (from Officescan 8) 
       4.1 Hardware: Servers/Clients
       4.2 Software: Servers/Clients
       4.3 Network Topology and latency
5.  Secon Recommendations and environment test results
6.  Q & A  

Click Here to Register Your place
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Exploring Microsoft ISA Webinar – Thurs 4th March at 2pm

Making Sense of your Microsoft Security puzzle - Introducing TMG.
Microsoft has released the upgraded version of the ISA. With added and enhanced features, the ISA (now called TMG) is available on the Celestix purpose built MSA platforms.

This webinar will explore the improvements found within this new version. These exclusive webinars will reveal the benefits of implementing a comprehensive solution that fits onto one appliance to reduce operational cost.

Special Guest Speaker: Paul Fearns – Celestix Technical Consultant

Webinar Agenda

1. Introduction to Celestix and Secon
2. Making sense of the Microsoft Security Puzzle
3. Introduction to TMG
    - New Features:
        - Network Inspection System
        - URL Filtering
        - Gateway Anti-Virus
        - HTTPs Inspections
    - Overview of console & reporting
    - Live demonstration
4. Questions & Answers

Click Here to Register Your place
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Trend Micro OfficeScan vs ServerProtect – Thurs 18th March at 11am
Trend Micro offer two products, OfficeScan and ServerProtect, that share many overlapping features. Customers can sometimes be forgiven in being unsure as to which product should be used in certain scenarios. This webinar is designed to highlight the differences between the two solutions to help customers make informed decisions about which to deploy.

Webinar Agenda

1. Protected Systems
- Explanation of all the different platforms that OfficeScan and ServerProtect support
2. Feature Set Analysis
- Explanation of the different feature sets between OfficeScan and ServerProtect
3. Performance Tests
- A breakdown of the test results showing the footprint size of each solution and the differences in memory usage when adding extra functionality within the products.
4. Final Analysis
- Covering examples of different scenarios in which OfficeScan or ServerProtect could be a better fit.

Click Here to Register Your place
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Cloud Security Computing ROI - 25th March at 11:00am

Cloud computing services promise great benefits and savings related to the outsource/hosting of key business applications and the hardware/software required to run them.
A large section of the whole application picture is often overlooked when moving services out to the cloud: Migration and management costs are the hidden obstacles that often prevent Cloud Computing Services from delivering the ROI they promise.
Secon have devised this Webinar to discuss with you the potential issues with Cloud Security Services. A Security Services Integrator, dealing with Security Solutions (onsite and hosted) on a daily basis, Secon have devised a solution to address these issues making sure that your Cloud Security Services deliver the expected benefits and ROI.

Webinar Agenda
1.- The Cloud Security Services Landscape: The good and the bad.
2.- Thinking about migrating to the cloud? Then you should be thinking of these: potential migration issues and solutions.
3.- Service is the cloud now, what happens next? The devil is in the management.
4.- The Cloud Services Achilles heel? A question of control.
5. - How can Secon help? A practical case study
6.-  Conclusions: Some ideas on where to start. 
7.- Q&A

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Secon Customer is a Panel Member for Retail Week Webinar
Sagar Vadher, Head of IT at I Want One of Those.com (IWOOT) is to participate in the Retail Week panel discussion with independent industry experts, Quocirca*, Retail Week, and Zeus, to discuss top tips on how to improve speed to market, personalisation and ensure your web presence is always consistent, even during surges in demand.

Secon are IWOOT’s, trusted adviser and have recommended using Zeus software to ensure its site is always fast and accessible, even during high traffic peaks. Secon also managed the software deployment process of the Zeus ZXTM.

Sagar comments, On a busy day, IWOOT processes 2,000 orders an hour and just a minute of downtime can cost the company dearly. Just 24 hours after the deployment of ZXTM, we were able to remove a bottleneck we had previously found difficult to identify. As a result, we saw an immediate surge in capacity and an increase in uptime to 100%.”

Webinar - Planning for the Next Peak Season?
Thursday 18th March at 10am - 11am

Webinar Agenda
  • How ‘I Want One Of Those’ took the fear out of the Christmas peak season
  • How to have the best online solution in place – without investing in more infrastructure
  • How to ensure your site is fast, secure and 100% available 24/7
  • How to maintain the best online customer experience – always
  • How to automatically prioritise your most valuable customers

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Trend Micro expands limited support for Windows 2000 endpoint platforms
Trend Micro expands limited support for Windows 2000 endpoint platforms
Microsoft has announced that the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system will reach End-of-Support (EOS) ON July 13, 2010. However, it has been projected that many enterprise environments will continue to have Windows 2000-based clients and servers in production throughout 2010 as the recent economic climate has affected customers’ plans and budgets for migration and hardware replacement.

In order to support customers through this period, Trend Micro will be extending limited support on the following endpoint and server products on the Windows 2000 platform:
  • OfficeScan version 8.0 SP1
  • OfficeScan version 10.0 SP1
  • ServerProtect for Windows version 5.8
Until otherwise notified, customers will receive such support from Trend Micro through December 31, 2011, click here to read the Terms and Conditions of this support.

Trend Micro encourages all customers to migrate to the latest technology, including supported operating systems, as soon as possible to ensure the best protection.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your authorised Trend Micro Technical Support services provider in your region for further assistance with any migration questions or technical issues you may have.

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VASCO Data Security expands the DIGIPASS Pack

DigipassVASCO Data Security Inc. leading software security company specializing in authentication products have announced that it is expanding its DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication range with new packs.

The new packs are based on IDENTIKEY server software with DIGIPASS GO6 authenticators. DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication is VASCO’s off-the-shelf authentication solution addressing the security needs of SMEs.

DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication is a complete solution in a box which is simple to install, easy to manage, and is ideally suited for small enterprises wanting to add an extra security layer to protect remote access to the corporate network and data in mission-critical applications

DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication is a total solution for user authentication in a box. They have been designed for installations starting at 5, and are available in packs for 5, 10, 25 or 50 users and which can easily be expanded when the need arises. They contain IDENTIKEY server software and DIGIPASS® GO6 authenticators.
 
The new addition to the DIGIPASS Pack product line uses IDENTIKEY as server software. IDENTIKEY is ideally suited for use by SMEs considering it is easy and straightforward in installation. Furthermore, by incorporating IDENTIKEY into the DIGIPASS Pack product line, newer and other operating systems can be supported, such as Windows Server 2008. IDENTIKEY is VASCO’s full blown authentication server for network and application security offering OTP and e-signature capability.


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Websense TRITON - Unified Web Security, Email Security & Data Loss Prevention

Websense TritonWebsense TRITON is the first and only solution to combine industry-leading Web security, email security, and data loss prevention technologies into one unified architecture. The TRITON solution delivers increased content security and cost savings helping organizations achieve a significant return on their security investments while enabling them to

leverage all the benefits of Web 2.0 — unlike point solutions that rely on redundant multi-vendor management tools. Compared with such limited and restrictive solutions, the TRITON architecture also enables superior control and flexibility providing unrivalled visibility into an organization’s security operations and protects remote offices and mobile workers just as effectively as at corporate headquarters.


Websense will be hosting a lunch and learn event in Oxfordshire with special guest, Eric Domage -  IDC analyst, to launch the  new TRITON,  revealing it’s unified security architecture.


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