CA introduces security software. (Security).(CA-eTrust 20/20 network security software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)

Enterprise Systems Journal, July, 2002

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL INC'S new security software detects unusual network behavior by monitoring activities across the network and compares it against historical data. eTrust 20/20 differs from other security software, which often relies on attack signatures to detect security problems. eTrust 20/20 keeps a log of network activity, watching for actions that are out of the ordinary. If a security breach occurs, administrators can also use the log for an "instant replay" of network activity to pinpoint where the break-in occurs. The documentation may prove to be an important tool in investigating security breaches.

eTrust's visual interface highlights abnormal behavior to give administrators insight into security issues. The log can also import...

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