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Securing the endpoint

Presented by Ruben Kotze. Securing the endpoint. What is endpoint security?. End point security  (also, "endpoint security") is an  information security  concept that assumes that each device (end point) is responsible for its own security.

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Securing the endpoint

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  1. Presented by Ruben Kotze Securing the endpoint Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

  2. What is endpoint security? • End point security (also, "endpoint security") is an information security concept that assumes that each device (end point) is responsible for its own security. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_point_security Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

  3. What does it mean? • Loads of thankless work for us poor IT dudes & dudettes??? • In short it is ensuring that your IT Security policies are adhered to on and off the network at the end user Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

  4. How do you achieve a secure endpoint? • Do you have to have the best of breed product? • Do you have to have the best and brightest partner/supplier? • Do you have to spend lots of money? • Do you have to sacrifice your youthful looks implementing it? Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

  5. How do we do it? • Get it right from the start!! • Take a macro view • Understand your risk • Design & procure with security in mind • Standard configurations • Change Control • User education • Don’t take a holiday Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

  6. Challenges /Opportunities • Mobile devices • Education • Balancing cost vs risk • Measuring effectiveness • Manufacturing!!!!!!! Africa Bottler ISRC 2011

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