Compaq 307560-001 Compaq Enterprise Security Framework - Page 1

WHITE PAPER August 1997 Prepared By Internet Solutions Business Unit Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 3 Security Environment 4 Security Environment: Importance and Trends ..... 4 Security Environment: Threats and Pressures ...... 5 Security Environment: Enterprise Opportunities/ Risks 7 Security Environment: Current Situation 8 Understanding Security 10 Security Market ......... 13 Security Market: Firewall Expansion 13 Security Market: Identification and Authentication Importance 14 Security Market: Balanced Hardware/ Software Solutions.......... 15 Security Market: Proliferation/Limitation of Security Offerings 16 Enterprise Security Framework 18 Conclusion 21 248A/0897ECG CFroammpeawqoErknterprise Security ... In the highly competitive world of enterprise computing, security has become an intricate and critical element. The Compaq Enterprise Security Framework incorporates the latest technology, a balanced hardware/software solution, and interoperablity with current security at multiple platform levels to clarify security solutions. Through use of The Compaq Enterprise Security Framework, you can develop solutions that do not compromise performance yet are still pragmatic and easy to use. In so doing, you can help to determine a practical roadmap for the deployment of enterprise security. 1