Websense on Tuesday officially unveiled a threat mitigation technology that it has been fine-tuning
and using in its security products for more than five years.
Called ThreatSeeker, the technology scans the Web for threats and blocks exploits before they can get on the network, protecting companies until patches and signatures are created, said John McCormack, senior vice president of product development at Websense.
Although the San Diego-based security vendor hasn’t previously discussed the technology, the company has been using it in its products for the past five years, according to McCormack. Antivirus and intrusion-prevention technologies have been ineffective in stopping exploits, and emerging threats such as rootkits have created a need for technology that can proactively identify and stop malware, he said.
"Basic security technologies are becoming commoditized, and a system that identifies exploits and malware on the Internet and prevents them from being delivered is far more effective," McCormack said. ‘New’ Websense Technology Reportedly Torpedoes Threats - Security News by InformationWeek
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