Protect the remote user from malicious attack or compromise whilst outside the protected corporate LAN.

Protect the corporate LAN from the threat of a remote access connection or a returning device or laptop.

Emphasis is having an agent to apply a great level of protection on the device, enabling autonomy of safeguards from the corporate LAN. The benefit is allowing remote and mobile workers to operate with greater flexibility and effectiveness in a state of productive safety. Protecting the corporate LAN from threats allowed into the network, such as laptops or remote access. In such a scenario access is permitted for the device or connection but prior to traffic/data access the device is positively challenged to ensure its security posture meets those prescribed.

An associated topic is Encryption & Data Leak Prevention

Lumension (SecureWave) PatchLink Security Configuration Management provides out-of-the-box regulatory, standards-based assessment and industry best practices templates to ensure endpoints and applications are properly configured.

Lumension (SecureWave) Sanctuary preserves the security of your environment while dramatically minimizing the inherent risks of downloading or installing new applications.

Lumension (SecureWave) Sanctuary Device Control is an End-Point Policy Enforcement solution that stops security breaches before they can even start.

Sophos Endpoint Security and Control gives you the best proactive protection against viruses, malware and unwanted applications across a wide range of platforms. Sophos are the first endpoint vendor to incorporate NAC, enabling you to keep all managed, unmanaged and guest computers on your network healthy with up-to-date protection.

Sourcefire's commercial IPS product leverages the award-winning Snort detection engine, which is a cornerstone of the Sourcefire 3D System. Sourcefire's Intrusion Prevention solution defends corporate networks at all stages of the attack continuumóbefore, during and after the attack.

Symantec Endpoint Encryption provides advanced encryption for desktops, laptops, and removable storage devices. It offers scalable, enterprise-wide security that prevents unauthorized access by using strong access control and powerful encryption.

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in a single agent and management console, increasing protection and helping lower total cost of ownership.

Symantec Network Access Control is an end-to-end solution that securely controls access to corporate networks, enforces endpoint security policy, and easily integrates with existing network infrastructures.

Webroot® AntiSpyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus is a comprehensive malware solution that protects and secures network clients. This powerful technology provides scalable, centrally managed, desktop-level virus and spyware protection.

Powered by the award-winning Spy Sweeper® technology, Webroot® AntiSpyware Corporate Edition provides centrally managed, desktop-level spyware protection with comprehensive detection, removal and blocking capabilities.