In the News: Think you're protected? Think again!

There's a new study out regarding a government agency that had strict rules around network access. The study was done in conjunction with Panda Security. At least 13% of computers were infected with viruses, even though all had desktop anti-virus and anti-malware software installed and all access to the internet was through a secure proxy. An even higher percentage of computer (16%) were infected with some type of malware.

It just goes to show neither a proxy, nor desktop software alone are a complete defensive solution. The proxy is a necessary component of an overall security plan, and choosing a proxy with the most security defenses is key. As we've outlined in previous blog articles, look for a proxy that can detect obfuscated URLs, intercept SSL and analyze SSL content, and has a dynamic real-time method for categorizing websites.