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SANS Information Security Buyers Guide

Welcome to the SANS Buyers Guide for INFOSEC Professionals. This resource assists you in finding leading IT security vendors by the "Defensive Walls" their products and solutions support. You will find vendors listed in each technology category below. By clicking on the "Learn More About" link found in each posting you can find information on upcoming SANS webcasts and events associated with that selected vendor. Visit the SANS Buyers Guide frequently for updated listings and useful information when selecting the latest in IT security technologies.
SANS Defensive Wall #1 - Proactive Software Assurance
Source Code & Binary Code Testing Tools / Services
Application Security Scanners
Application Penetration Testing
Application Security Skills Assessment & Certification
SANS Defensive Wall #2 - Blocking Attacks: Network-Based
Intrusion Prevention (IPS) & Detection (IDS)
Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIPS)
Network Behavior Analysis & DDoS Monitoring
Firewalls, Enterprise Antivirus & UTM
Secure Web Gateways
Secure Messaging Gateways & Anti-Spam
Web Application Firewalls
Managed Security Services (MSSP)
SANS Defensive Wall #3 - Blocking Attacks: Host-Based
Endpoint Security
Network Access Control (NAC)
System Integrity Checking Tools
Configuration Hardening Tools
SANS Defensive Wall #4 - Eliminating Security Vulnerabilities
Network Discovery Tools
Vulnerability Management
Network Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
Patch and Security Configuration Management and Compliance
SANS Defensive Wall #5 - Safely Supporting Authorized Users
Identity & Access Management
Mobile Data Protection & Storage Encryption
Storage and Backup Encryption
Content Monitoring
Data Leak Protection (DLP) & Digital Rights Management
VPNs
SANS Defensive Wall #6 - Tools to Manage Security & Maximize Effectiveness
Log Management & SIEM
Media Sanitization & Mobile Device Recovery and Erasure
Security Skills Development
Security Awareness Training
Forensics
Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Other
Free Tools
Virtualization Security
Database Security
WW - Vendors displaying the "WW logo" represent products that have participated in the SANS WhatWorks™ program. WhatWorks™ is community program in which information security professionals from organizations that have implemented effective internet security technologies share a case studies and examples of successful usage scenarios. Look for these logos to access peer experiences and expedite decision making when selecting security products and services that have been proven to work in unique environments.
NSS - Vendors displaying the "NSS Labs" logo have current products which have been evaluated for security effectiveness, performance, and usability. These comprehensive 3rd party reports can be downloaded by following the associated links within the INFOSEC Buyers Guide. NSS Labs is a leading independent test lab, and is solely responsible for its testing methodologies and results.

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