Beyond the Box: Why It Security Needs Human Oversight

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Most banks install their security systems and leave them unattended except for the periodic updates of their virus software. This absence of oversight can pose serious problems, particularly with complex IPS devices. Unlike firewalls, which allow and block traffic based on rules set by administrators rather than packet content, IPS solutions carefully examine the payload of each packet and deter those that appear suspicious. IPS platforms, therefore, need to be tuned for their sensitivity. As the instances of virus and malware variations continue to increase, there is growing concern over the "vulnerability gap." This is the time between when an exploit is released and when a bank's security systems are upgraded to recognize it.

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Beyond the Box: Why It Security Needs Human Oversight

Regional financial institutions assume their security systems are adequate to protect their customers and ensure regulatory compliance. And why not? To lock down their networking infrastructures, they have deployed firewalls to enforce policies regarding who is authorized to enter the network. They have installed ...

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