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Inside Symantec's Security Operations Center

Joan Goodchild — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For Symantec clients, the Symantec Security Operations Center is the front line in the fight against network attacks. CSO toured the facility for an overview of how the services work, and for a look at some of the latest threats on the internet today.

Joe's Gatehouse

Michael Fitzgerald — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The only way through the perimeter fence at Joe's Office is through the manned gatehouse, which features several measures for stopping a determined intruder.

Surveillance System

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Surveillance cameras come in all shapes and sizes; Joe selected an IP-based system and emphasized image quality over frame rate.

Shredding for Security

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Joe is done with his printed documents, he shreds them using a high-security shredder that meets the federal security requirement demanded of the Department of Defense, NATO and other government and military for disposing of top-secret documents.

Secure Whiteboard

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe's a visual guy and often uses his interactive whiteboard to brainstorm or just to jot down some notes.

Secure Printer

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today's multifunction printers are on-ramp to the Internet. That means Joe's printer needs a variety of extra security measures.

Proximity Access Cards

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Proximity access cards are another layer of defense at Joe's Office, controlling employee and visitor access from the lobby into the heart of the facility.

Laptop Security

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Obviously, Joe's laptop computer is equipped with the most up-to-date antivirus, firewall and encryption solutions, but it also has more advanced security gizmos.

High-Security Perimeter Fence

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today's perimeter fences provide Joe with many security options at many different price points.

High-Security Briefcase

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Anybody who grabs Joe's briefcase uninvited is in for a shock.

Gatehouse

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first security measure Joe passes on his way into work is actually several hundred yards from the office, at the gatehouse.

Bollards

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bollards are another line of defense, protecting Joe's Office from accidental or intentional structural damage.

Biometric Access Control

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The regular prox-card system does not provide access to the inner sanctum, Joe's actual office suite: He must enter through a door equipped with a biometric lock and handle that use scan thermal imaging technology.

Protecting Joe's Office

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe's got a billion-dollar secret. How can he keep it safe from thieves, turncoats and spies? A picture's worth a thousand words...

Secure Filing Cabinet

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe has some paper records and printouts that he doesn't have the time or desire to digitize. So his office sports a filing cabinet - but it will be no surprise that his filing cabinet is essentially a safe.