Where Do You Go from Here?

Most of the security software that you can use today is vendor-specific and proprietary, which means that you’re stuck looking at security through one vendor’s eyes. The problem with this approach is that you may not find a single vendor who can address all of your security concerns. Sure, most server operating systems today include a wealth of security features, but today’s computing environment doesn’t limit itself to just one isolated company.

In a world-based Internet economy, you need the ability to secure a wide range of computer equipment from a large number of security threats. The ability to make security solutions from more than one vendor work together is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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