LANDesk introduces host intrusion prevention system

Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS) go beyond traditional anti-virus software in protecting computers based on the systems behavior, and defend against the increasing number of zero-day threats, rootkits and other malware.

LANDesk Software, an Avocent company, is a leading provider of IT service-oriented management solutions. The Salt Lake City, Utah-headquartered firm has been doing business in the region through the Dubai-based Intertec Systems, its only ESP partner in the region.

Mr. Naresh Kothari, President and Managing Director, Intertec Systems, said: "The threat to IT systems is ever increasing. It is necessary that organisations are equipped with the right solutions to guard its systems and processes from these threats."

He added: "The GCC is one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world. It is a must that the businesses of the region deploy the best IT intrusion prevention systems available to ensure that their growth march is not hampered by hackers and malware. We believe that LANDesk® Host Intrusion Prevention System would go a long way in helping organsations achieve the just said."

Unlike signature-based scanning technology used by many anti-virus and anti-spyware solutions, LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention technology does not rely solely on pre-existing signatures and pattern files for identification of malware. Instead, it leverages rules-based technology that examines network traffic and machine behavior to identify anomalies or incidents of security policy violations based on pre-defined rules set by security and IT administrators.

"Adding Host Intrusion Prevention to LANDesk's product line extends our leadership position in systems, security and process management," said LANDesk General Manager Steve Daly.

He added: "Customers have asked us to leverage our integrated platform strengths and provide them with endpoint security solutions that streamline security policy administration. HIPS technology provides a more proactive defense against sophisticated network attacks in a more efficient, layered approach than traditional solutions alone."

LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention includes security enhancing capabilities such as application access control through whitelisting, file behavior analysis and protection through policy-based remediation, real-time monitoring of system start up commands, rootkit detection and removal, and detection of uncertified clients and Internet servers.

LANDesk Host Intrusion Prevention integrates closely with LANDesk® Security Suite to offer integrated patch, antivirus and anti-spyware management, network access control (NAC), mobile device security and host-based intrusion prevention in a single management console and blended solution.