Endpoint Solution

[aonoraha at gmail.com (Aaron Appelbaum)]

Thank you Tim for the response. We are probably going to only use AV and
spyware detection initially. If we use the other features, they will be
tested and staged at a later date.

Do you have any recommendations for a solid AV/spyware solution that ties
into AD?

On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 4:28 AM, Tim Mugherini <gbugbear at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would be cautious of all in one solutions. While it is a pain to
> mngt multiple solutions, often the stand alones are more comprehensive
> and stable.
>
> I have no experience with the product you are using so just my opinion
> based on general experience.
>
> Also consider post xp sp2 firewall mgmt via GPO is a breeze. Win7 adds
> even more and so far testing is solid.
>
> Xp sp3 and beyond adds GPO support for 802.1x and vista/win7  nap. Its
> not without its quirks but most NAC implementations regardless of
> vendor take some planning, testing, and patience - rinse and repeat
>
> Pgp wde is solid but expensive few limitations but their support Is solid
>
> If you end up looking at any of these, ping me and I can save you
> shi... ton of time with some details and experiences
>
> That goes for anyone on the list
>
>
>
> On 10/20/09, Robert Miller <arch3angel at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > We use ESET and I would not recommend this for anyone, I have passed
> known
> > virus files passed it that Symantec caught and I don't think very highly
> of
> > Symantec.
> >
> > For a HIDS solution look into http://www.ossec.net/ we are testing it
> and so
> > far it is turning out to be nice.
> >
> > We also use Truecrypt for encrypting containers and store important files
> in
> > that container.  There are ways around it but works well enough for what
> we
> > use it for, I have not done extensive testing on the whole disk
> encryption
> > but I know others here have.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > - Robert
> > (arch3angel)
> >
> > Aaron Appelbaum wrote:
> > > Hello List,
> > >
> > > I am evaluating migrating to a new AV/endpoint solution for my
> enterprise.
> > > We are a Microsoft/AD shop. I was hoping that the list would share their
> > > frustrations, successes, and opinions with some of the endpoint
> solutions
> > > that are currently on the market. I have listed below the features that
> we
> > > may or may not utilize, ordered by their importance level.
> > >
> > > The solutions that I am currently testing include Sophos, and ESET. Is
> > > there anything negative that you have experienced with Sophos or ESET?
> > >
> > > Features in Order of Importance
> > > 1.       AV protection
> > > 2.       Spyware protection
> > > 3.       Reporting
> > > 4.       Ease of policy configuration
> > > 5.       Firewall
> > > 6.       HIPS/HIDS
> > > 7.       Encryption
> > > 8.       NAC
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Aaron
> > >
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