There's no question that remote workstations require protection from the increasing security threats present today. When a remote user connects to the corporate network via a VPN, a hacker gaining access to the remote computer could also potentially enter the corporate . . .
There's no question that remote workstations require protection from the increasing security threats present today. When a remote user connects to the corporate network via a VPN, a hacker gaining access to the remote computer could also potentially enter the corporate network as an authorized user. If a remote computer is compromised, it could also inadvertently carry malicious code--such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware--into the company networks.

These threats are prompting many CIOs to consider VPNs that combine personal firewalls with additional security features.

In response to growing hacker threats, personal firewall vendors are partnering with security companies that specialize in dealing with malicious code. For example, Zone Labs, which sells the commonly used personal firewall ZoneAlarm, resells in a bundled package several additional security products, like PestPatrol software, which scans for worms, Trojans, and other nonviral malicious code. Many tech leaders are also considering using new solutions from traditional antivirus vendors like McAfee and Norton, who sell both a personal firewall and virus-scanning software.

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