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Webinar: 2012 Threat Update
February 22, 2012
2011 was arguably the most surprising year in IT security history, with groundbreaking breaches at many of the world's top organizations. In this webinar we will analyze the threats and trends of 2011 while offering guidance for dealing with the evolving security landscape of the future. Key topics will include:

  • Significant discoveries and events from 2011 and lessons to take away
  • Detailed threat analysis by threat type, delivery, region, and more
  • Statistical roll-up of top spam topics by category and email type
  • Data theft and loss events and how containment defenses continue to evolve

Webinars on Demand

December 2011 - What Security Threats Can We Expect in 2012?
In 2011, Websense identified data theft as the prime incentive for cybercrime attacks, urging organizations to establish stronger defenses against incoming threats and tighter scrutiny of outgoing data. In 2012, we see increased proliferation of data theft strategies, especially in the social engineering attack vector.

Be sure to attend this webcast to learn more about security threats likely to come our way in 2012.
October 2011 – Must-haves for Data Security
Data loss prevention (DLP) is a critical component of every organization's security infrastructure. But how do you know if your DLP is enough? Your choices range from keyword support to highly sophisticated data analysis: from "DLP-lite" to enterprise-class DLP solutions.
September 2011 – Breaking Through the Status Quo to the Cloud
It doesn't matter how bad the status quo is or how good the new idea can be, no one likes change from the norm. The future of security is moving to the cloud, whether you are ready for it or not. Websense is taking a stand and would like to share with you why we believe could security is the way of the future and how we can help you leverage the power of the cloud. In this webcast you will learn: Why the future of security is going to the cloud How the cloud works What your business will benefit from in the cloud.
August 2011 - How to Avoid Being the Next Victim of the Social Web
The social web isn't just for socializing anymore. Sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now important business tools for many organizations. If you're one of them, you're at serious risk of infection by the malware that's lurking there.
    July 2011
    Websense Webcast - Shutting the Door on Data Theft
    Today's threats are much more sophisticated than ever. Hackers write and execute code that's pre-tested to elude antivirus programs. It knows where your weaknesses are and searches out your most valuable data. Using combinations of email and web tactics, attackers establish a foothold and then have almost free reign to exfiltrate any data they think they can monetize through a well-organized system of fences.

    Join Patrik Runald, Websense senior security research manager, as he reveals how you can stay a step ahead of these attacks. Learn how inbound and outbound threats bypass traditional defenses, and how shared security intelligence can protect you.
    June 2011
    What You Need to Know About APTs
    These aren't your everyday viruses or random phishing attempts. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are targeted, multifaceted, ongoing efforts to steal your most valuable data — or worse.

    How do they manage to be so successful? What can you do to avoid them?

    Thwarting these attacks requires vigilance on every front – with web, email, and data loss prevention (DLP) measures for both incoming and outgoing channels, and real-time, shared security awareness.
    May 2011
    A Road Map for Best Practice Social Media Acceptable Use Policy
    Organizations around the world are racing to leverage the power of social media for business. Sites like Facebook are used for marketing, human resources, sales, and product teams to carry out daily job functions and create competitive advantage.
    Attend the webcast and get the Social Web AUP Kit for free!
    In this Webcast:
    • Receive the tools to help you develop a Web acceptable use policy.
    • Gain a clear understanding of key social media risks, policy requirements, employee education guidelines, and best practice controls.
    • Walk away with a tool kit designed to help you create customizable policy templates for your HR handbook, information for your IT team, and employee notification and educational resources
    April 2011
    Websense Webcast - ACEInsight. Give it a spin
    Know before you go - Would you like to know about a site before you visit it? Websense® has just unveiled a new, free research tool that provides detailed security information about any website. Look up website using, "the world's most advanced classification engine and analysis."
    March 2011
    Websense Webcast - Meeting the Challenge of Modern Email Threats
    Did you know that 89% of all unwanted emails contain links to malicious websites, ready to capture your confidential data? Join Jonathan Wilkinson, group product manager for email security, as he reveals how Websense keeps these increasingly blended threats in check while ensuring your confidential data never leaks through email
    February 2011
    Websense Webcast - New Websense TRITON Unveiled
    As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said, the only constant is change. This rings true each and every day. The Web is a dynamic and dangerous place if you are not taking the proper precautions to protect your network and employees. As technology continues to improve, businesses are faced with attacks from every angle. We are no longer faced with simple, one-dimensional threats, but advanced persistent threats that attack from every platform. Join Mark Bouchard, CISSP from AimPoint Group, and Websense director of product marketing, Dave Meizlik, as they unveil the all new, Websense TRITON solution, a unified security solution that can help you protect your organization from this ever-changing environment called the worldwide Web.
    January 2011
    Websense Webcast - WikiLeaks: How am I Affected?
    The latest WikiLeaks episode has raised questions about how organizations and governments protect their sensitive information. While this incident was isolated, it has severe implications on the modern enterprise. In an era where sensitive data is available at ones fingertips, how can we ensure this doesn't happen to us? Join Websense® senior product marketing manager, John Yun, as he discusses the impact of WikiLeaks, and how it impacts organizations and what they can do to prevent a similar incident from happening.
    December 2010
    Websense Connect - Delivering Security in the Social Web
    Your customers are there, and your employees need to be too. But how do you enforce acceptable use policy and protect your employees from malware and data loss on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social networks? Join Dave Meizlik, director of product and marketing communications, as he demonstrates the power of Websense® Web Security Gateway technology. Websense is the only solution provider to deliver real-time inbound and outbound content scanning to make sure malicious content doesn't get in, and good content doesn't get out.
    November 2010
    Websense Connect - 2010 Threat Report
    Websense predicts more targeted Web attacks from blended threats in 2011. Today's cybercriminals set advanced traps that employ social networks, email, websites, search, and more. Individuals and organizations still using legacy solutions stand grave risk of costly security breaches, data loss, and downtime. Find out how you can defend against today's ever-evolving threats.
    October 2010
    Websense Connect - Defensio Announcement
    Watch our webcast to learn how the Websense® Defensio™ Web service can help your organization protect its followers, maintain its brand, and spend less time and money managing the content posted on your Facebook Fan page and blog in real time.
    September 2010
    Websense Connect - Independent Tests Validate Websense Web Security Gateway Outperforms the Competition
    Want to know how Websense, Blue Coat, Cisco, and McAfee Web gateways stack up? Join our On-Demand webcast for a brief overview of the Miercom report. The independent tests recently measured each vendor in malware detection and blocking, Web 2.0 sie content control, data loss prevention and ease of management. Attendees will also get a complete copy of the Miercom report.
    August 2010
    Websense Connect - Securing the Social Web
    Organizations around the world are racing to take advantage of social networking and media like Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Along with these new resources, comes new risk as user-generated content circumvents traditional security technologies such as antivirus and URL filtering.Join our webcast to learn how Websense can help your organization leverage the power of social networking without worrying about zero-day malware, inappropriate content, or the disclosure of sensitive information.
    July 2010
    Websense Connect - Data Loss Prevention without Despair
    Are you concerned that implementing data loss prevention (DLP) will be too costly and complex? Join Websense and special guest speaker, Mark Bouchard, expert security analyst at AimPoint Group, to find out how to take the cost and complexity out of data loss prevention. If protecting your organization's sensitive data is a priority, you will want to tune in.
    June 2010
    Websense Connect - Websense WSGA: Securing your Web and Data With One Console
    Protect your organization's use of today's dynamic Web and prevent data loss while reducing costs and complexity. Websense® Web Security Gateway Anywhere, part of the TRITON™ system, is the first secure Web gateway to combine the power of on-premise deployment with the flexibility of Security-as-a-Service (SaaS). Join us for our webinar featuring the Web Security Gateway Anywhere where we will also introduce our V5000™ appliance. The V5000 appliance is ideal for branch office and medium business deployments. See how our latest addition to the Websense V-Series™ appliances and the new Web Security Gateway Anywhere keep your organization efficient, productive and fully protected.
    May 2010
    Websense Connect - Overcome Today's Security Risks With An ACE
    Today's organizations rely on the Web to thrive but they must employ advanced protection from modern threats to do leverage the benefits safely. Legacy file and data-base driven methods to security have proven to be ineffective in preventing today's malicious activity. Luckily, there is the Websense TRITON Advanced Classification Engine. You can have multipoint analysis, including URL filtering, antivirus, reputation services, data fingerprinting, and more. See how ACE classifies incoming data and outgoing content and keeps modern threats in check.
    April 2010
    Say Yes! Securing the New Web
    Stopping security threats that are generated in today's dynamic Web is not impossible ! Learn how best-in-less technologycan help prevent data loss and help solve security problems while letting your organization reap the advantages the modern Web has to offer.
    March 2010
    Say Yes! HITECH Hackers
    Don't let relentless hackers and their high-tech assaults cause you harm. Join us for a webinar that will teach you how leading technology is available to protect sensitive data and can help address your organization's compliance. Learn how to protect against modern threats with data loss prevention technology that identifies, monitors and protects confidential information
    February 2010
    The Advantages of a Hybrid Web Security Gateway
    Join Websense and IDC analyst Chris Christiansen as we examine the state of Web security and how critical, new technologies like hybrid deployment and data loss prevention deliver the best security for modern threats in a unified architecture.
    February 2010
    Say Yes! Websense Triton: Changing the Security Landscape Forever
    Get the first look at revolutionary security – Websense unveils new products that will change the security landscape forever. Register now and secure your seat for this must see webinar.
    February 2010
    Websense State of Internet Security 2H09
    Did you know that more than 13 percent of search results for hot topics led to sites that were poisoned in as recently as the past six weeks? Join our webinar to learn about the growing tactics used by attackers in the recent months. Websense is releasing its latest semiannual report which highlights the threats companies around the world have been exposed to in the second half of 2009.
    Q2 2009
    Industry Webinar: Independent Report on Content Security Suite
    In this Webinar, Devin Redmond, VP Product Management at Websense and featured guest Chenxi Wang, Ph.D., Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, Inc., discuss the evolving threat landscape and how the need for greater visibility and control of multiple content applications (Web, Email, IM, etc.) is resulting in growing demand for consolidated content security suites. Listen to this informative webinar and learn why Websense was named the sole leader in The Forrester Wave™: Content Security Suites, Q2 2009.
    January 2010
    Say Yes! Intercepting Modern Threats, the Art of Essential Information Protection
    Start the year out right. Learn how to be truly protected against today's modern threats – the kind of threats that are constantly evolving. Many solutions claim to adequately protect users and data. Yet, organizations must have security that is not only up to date, but ahead of attacks. This adaptable, unified, real-time strategy is known at Websense as Essential Information Protection. Join our webinar, Intercepting Modern Threats, and find out if your organization's security truly has you and your data protected.
    All You Need to Know About DLP
    Data is your organization's most valuable asset, but unless you have a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution in place, you may not know who has access to what data and where it's going. Join David Meizlik, Director of Product Marketing, to understand the importance of securing the integrity of your organization's data and learn how to combat threats from in and out of your organization.