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Apr 27

Backup Exec 2010 vs Backup Exec 2010 R2 Comparison Guide

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We’ve been getting questions about what’s new about and how to get Backup Exec 2010 R2 since its release several months ago. To help our customers better understand the features with the new Backup Exec 2010 R2 release, we’ve come up with a Backup Exec 2010 versus Backup Exec 2010 R2 Comparison Guide. Check it out!

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Apr 13

What is Endpoint Protection?

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In this mad world of hackers, cybercriminals and rampant malware, no one -from individuals to businesses- can afford to be unprotected. There are countless protection solutions available, and often it can be difficult to decide on the best internet security for specific needs. For many end-users, firewalls and antivirus programs are ideal, but for those …

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Apr 05

Hacktivists – Who Are They and How Do We Defend Against Them?

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Almost anyone who ever has used a computer -or seen the movie “The Net”- knows what a hacker is, and what it is they generally do. Most people, however, are unaware that not all hackers are malicious digi-ninjas stalking the shadows of cyberspace, ready to infiltrate and steal individuals’ personal information. There exist a great …

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Dec 06

Drive-By Downloads: Malware Installed Without Your Knowledge

I recently attended a Symantec training event and heard the phrase “drive by download” a couple of times throughout the symposium. From what I could gather, these “drive-bys” were a new hot topic in the anti-virus world (not a reference to scenes from ‘Boyz n the Hood’). Curious, I thought I’d do a little more …

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Nov 03

Symantec Backup Exec Support Options

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Growing businesses seeking a reliable solution for backup, recovery, and data protection know that Symantec’s Backup Exec software is tops. But when it comes to support, which option is best for your company? Let us break down the Symantec Backup Exec Support options for you. First, why would Symantec Support be of use to your …

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Oct 27

E-Mail Spam on the Decline

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Major internet monitoring companies have noticed a significant drop in spam emails sent worldwide. We aren’t out of the woods yet, though. What are you doing to stop the flood? SoftwareMedia boasts an impressive list of anti-spam software from the world’s leading internet security manufacturers.

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Mar 31

Top 10 Best Internet Security Suites

Norton Internet Security 2010 took top spot in PCWorld’s internet security suites test. In comprehensive testing conducted by German security lab, AV-Test, PCWorld “looked not only at traditional signature-based detection but also at how well the suites cleaned infections, removed rookits, and detected malware based on behavioral analysis.” In the 13 products that were tested, …

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Feb 02

20-Minute Challenge: Try Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition for Free

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Take the Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition “20-Minute” Challenge: fully deploy the software in just 20 minutes. At the CRN Test Labs, Endpoint Protection SBE was installed in 16 minutes. How long does it take you? More information about the product may be found at the Symantec website. There’s also a quick blog breaking down …

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Jan 29

Backup Software Showdown: CA ARCserve vs. Symantec Backup Exec

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At a lost for which backup software to use? CA’s ARCserve Backup and Symantec’s Backup Exec have been top contenders when it comes to company backup software. But, according to an independent study conducted by Productive Corp., ARCserve “clearly” surpasses Backup Exec’s features and technology. The two products were compared in “9 categories to help …

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Oct 05

Norton Releases Internet Security 2010; Microsoft Offers Free Protection

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According to Internet security software company Symantec (and I’m interested to know exactly how they studied this), cyber crime now generates more revenue than drug trafficking. In light of this, Symantec’s newly released Norton Internet Security 2010 is a welcome sight, and improves over the 2009 edition in a number of ways. Although never failing …

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