In a recent test performed by Cascadia Labs, Trend Micro proved to be the best at blocking malicious URLs against the top competitors in the industry. A first line of defense to combat todays threats is to block the source of threats which in the current threat landscape is more often a malicious URL that serves up malware. The Trend Micro Smart Protection Network uses Web Reputation technology to block malicious URLs before they have a chance to serve up malware to a computer and this test again shows that Trend Micro is the best solution for companies to use. Used in our gateway, messaging and endpoint solutions, Web Reputation provides immediate protection against malicious URLs using in-the-cloud technology and no local signatures. Read the report.
This Osterman Research report shows the value of using Trend Micro Enterprise Security powered by the Smart Protection Network over a conventional solution that relies on pattern file downloads. Customer survey results are used as the basis for the report findings. An online ROI tool will also be created based on this data to provide prospects with a customized ROI result (available in mid-Q1). »
This white paper reviews the content security threat landscape and how it has evolved into a more dangerous environment, increasing the risks and costs for enterprises. It discusses how conventional content security approaches are inadequate at defending against today's threats and how a new paradigm is needed to provide sufficient protection. »
Web threats employ blended techniques, an explosion of variants, and targeted regional attacks often based on social engineering to defraud users. These threats often use multiple protocols, such as an e-mail that delivers a link to a dangerous Web site, using both the SMTP and HTTP protocols in the attack. Conventional means do not provide adequate protection from these threats. »
Recently Trend Micro asked Richard Jennings (independent analyst) to conduct research with current Trend Micro customers who have implemented Trend Micro solutions that are powered by the Smart Protection Network and utilize the Web Reputation technology. The findings showed that these customers have been able to reduce their malware related incidents and support calls by up to 75% after enabling Web Reputation which blocks malicious URLs that server up malware. Read this report. »
The Trend Micro Smart Protection Network is a hybrid solution that blends a lightweight endpoint agent with deep security intelligence in the Internet cloud. This new SaaS model is a view of things to come for threat management. »
Trend Micro's Smart Protection Network is based on a hybrid approach that Trend calls "Cloud-Client Architecture," it integrates hosted security (or cloud-based) services, gateways, and software. Trend's Smart Protection Network promises to reduce endpoint resource consumption, network bandwidth consumption, malware, and overall risk. »