Andrew Jaquith Product Quotations

They have a number of different code bases, which can be hard to manage. They need a product that brings together their antivirus, configuration management, personal firewall and intrusion-protection technologies.

They have a number of different code bases, which can be hard to manage, ... They need a product that brings together their antivirus, configuration management, personal firewall and intrusion-protection technologies.

The problem with most security products is that they require people to change their behavior, so vendors need to make it as simple as possible for all users to take the necessary steps to protect themselves.

Traditional signature-based security products can't stop zero-day attacks. Our research shows that while 99% of corporations have deployed anti-virus software, nearly two-thirds (64%) nonetheless suffered virus or worm outbreaks that disrupted at least one business unit. Behavioral security solutions are an increasingly important part of a balanced security program.

Enterprises have increased needs to keep their enterprise messaging systems continuously available -- for business continuity purposes, to meet compliance mandates and to support investigations. But companies don't want separate products for email, instant messaging and other protocols -- these just increase costs and make management more complicated. Of the nearly 60 percent of enterprises that have already deployed an instant messaging or email archiving product, one-third are re-evaluating their current solution.

It's a good idea for Symantec to refresh the Norton product line, which has a strong following among businesses and consumers,