ANTI-SPYWARE

Even with the widespread adoption of anti-spyware software products among organizations, spyware continues to be a major threat. Spyware can compile and transmit confidential user information, including proprietary corporate data to unauthorized parties. Spyware can slow down the performance of individual computers and networks, resulting in increased Help Desk calls and time spent remediating infected machines.

Rather than detecting and removing previously installed spyware like traditional anti-spyware products, Websense offers a unique anti-spyware approach through Websense Web Security Suite and Websense Client Policy Manager:

Blocks Spyware Websites

• By blocking access to spyware-infected websites, Websense helps stop spyware from entering the organization. Websense also blocks websites which distribute potentially unwanted software, including adware.

Stops Spyware Backchannel Communications

• If spyware already exists in an organization's network, Websense stops spyware backchannel communications from ever reaching its host site--regardless of whether the communications are using Port 80 or other ports.

Monitors and Alerts on Spyware Activity

• Websense reporting tools can monitor spyware URL and application activity within the network, and alert IT administrators.

Stops Spyware Execution

• If spyware applications are on individual endpoints, Websense can block them from executing.

Manages Spyware Protocols and Applications

• Instant messaging (IM) and peer-to-peer (P2P) applications can introduce spyware into the organization. Websense allows organizations to manage IM and P2P protocols and applications to help prevent spyware attacks.

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