White Papers
Security white papers; strategies and best practices for IT and security.
The Hidden Costs of Self-Signed SSL Certificates
Source: Verisign
Even when business is booming, smart companies always have an eye on the bottom line. Security is not usually one of the first places companies look to trim expenses, but some IT professionals believe that they can easily lower costs by eliminating third-party Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Authorities (CAs) from the budget equation.
EMA Radar for Hosted Message Security Services: Q2 2011
Source: Perimeter E-Security
EMA evaluated 9 cloud-based message security solutions, using a rigorous, better-than-Magic-Quadrant-style methodology that evaluated 230 attributes related to our products, services, strategy and company strength. Vendors evaluated included AppRiver, McAfee, Microsoft, ProofPoint, Mimecast, Google and Symantec. EMA awarded us their "Best Complementary Security Services" ribbon as well as their "Strong Value" ribbon.
EMA's rigorous methodology confirms that Perimeter provides superior message security for companies of all sizes. EMA's profile validates our company strategy: our security DNA results in a superior message security solution that hosting-only vendors can't match.
Microsoft Hosted Exchange - Market Quadrant 2011
Source: Perimeter E-Security
Radicati's case study confirms that Perimeter provides superior value and security for companies of all sizes. Far more than just a cheap mailbox, our SaaS Secure Messaging "stack" provides everything modern businesses need to manage their messaging in a secure, compliant, comprehensive and cost-effective way.
Who should read this study?
1. Any company evaluating hosted email
2. Prospects who are thinking of migrating to a new messaging solution (Exchange 2003/2007 to 2010, or GroupWise/Lotus Notes to Exchange)
3. Large enterprises who need to "get off the fence" about moving their messaging infrastructure to the cloud
Why You Should Consider Cloud-Based Email Archiving
Source: Perimeter E-Security
Authored by messaging industry analyst The Radicati Group, this white paper looks at the key reasons organizations should consider moving to a cloud-based archiving solution. It will cover why you should outsource your archiving solution, unique benefits of cloud archiving, and Perimeter's cloud archiving solution.
Broker-Dealer Case Study: Reduced Compliance Burden with Perimeter's Message Archive
Source: Perimeter E-Security
A broker-dealer, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the preferred broker for 130 financial advisors employed by 50 small, independent advisory firms across the United States. These firms sell financial products, such as mutual funds, stocks and life insurance, to high net worth individuals. The broker-dealer selects the products the advisors offer, provides expertise, training and collateral, and delivers a technology platform for its advisors. These unique characteristics allow them to give its affiliated advisory firms the flexibility and resources of a large brokerage, while preserving the culture of personal service that customers expect from smaller companies.
The Business Case for Managed Security Services
Source: Solutionary, Inc.
There are a lot of decisions to be made when evaluating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) products vs. hiring a Managed Security Service Provider. This white paper looks at both options and explains when it makes sense to choose one option over the other.
Endpoint Security and the iPad
Source: Solutionary, Inc.
The iPad is essentially a laptop, with many of the same security concerns as any other computing device. This white paper examines endpoint security and the iPad from both its internal security protections, as well as some of the overall security concerns.
Defending Against Advanced Persistent Threats
Source: Solutionary, Inc.
Organizations of all sizes need to be aware of the risks posed by Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and take appropriate steps to protect sensitive data. This white paper provides an overview of APTs, examples and steps for defending against them as well as case studies that detail actual attacks.
Reduce Email Archives up to 60%
Are you considering implementing a proactive archiving and eDiscovery solutions? This paper summarizes 15 separate soft cost savings when implementing Symantec Enterprise Vault and the Clearwell eDiscovery Platform.
Aberdeen Report: To Patch, or Not to Patch? (Not If, But How)
The report explores the correlation between the current use of patch management and the level of endpoint-related risk that companies are effectively accepting.
