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Follow on Google News | DeepNines Security Labs Releases Internet Usage and Threat ReportExtensive Research Shows First Quarter 2010 Web Usage, Malware, Policy Violations, External Proxies and Other Threats and Risks Running Rampant in K12 Networks
By: Shawn Eldridge DeepNines Security Labs measured the ISA findings from January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010 to accurately show real-world Web consumption, threats, usage and risks. The information was gathered from a variety of live environments from schools of various sizes and locations. DeepNines Internet Security Assessment is a comprehensive network inspection and evaluation that provides organizations with complete Internet traffic visibility by scanning all content, applications and threats that enter and exit the network. The results were complied based on information from Q1 2010. DeepNines Security Lab Results of the Internet Usage and Threats Report • 33% of Internet use (bandwidth) is used on social networking • Streaming media represents significant risk to malware and other network threats • 23% of Web use is used on external proxies • Students top destination online is gaming sites (28%) with entertainment second (21%) • Advertisements are consuming 18% of bandwidth • Most Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) violations occur within blogs “The Internet Usage and Threats Q1 2010 report provides remarkable insights into real-world networks for the K12 market. Our goal is to educate Education institutions on what is actually occurring in networks of their peers’ presently, not simply providing just the typical warnings that malware and other threats happen and are growing,” said Shawn Eldridge, vice president of marketing and products at DeepNines. “The Internet Security Assessment enables DeepNines Security Labs this level of insight sophistication that will benefit everyone.” “I just used the detailed reporting to identify students running new p2p applications,” For the full Q1 2010 Internet Usage and Threat report, which includes the top destinations and content categories of the Web, DeepNines is scheduling informational webinars presented by Web security specialists at http://www.deepnines.com/ DeepNines Internet Security Assessment The DeepNines Internet Security Assessment is a comprehensive network evaluation that provides administrators complete Internet traffic visibility by scanning all content, applications and threats that enter and exit the network. By identifying all Internet vulnerabilities and capturing any violations of acceptable use policies, such as web proxies and music downloads, regardless of port or protocol, the Internet Security Assessment enables organizations to understand risks to better protect, control and manage their network. About DeepNines DeepNines Technologies is a leader in network security, providing real-time, identity-based network defense for content and applications. Since 1999, DeepNines has provided business, education, health care and government customers with innovative network security that is affordable and easy-to-use. By inventing and patenting unified threat management technology, DeepNines' products enable unparalleled protection and control of ports, protocols, users, applications and content at firewall speed. DeepNines' gateway products leverage the power to protect, control and manage inbound and outbound Internet traffic, empowering enterprises and institutions to secure their networks deep-into-the- ©2010 Deep Nines, Inc., all rights reserved. DeepNines Technologies, Security Edge Platform, Security Edge System, Sleuth9 Security System, Sleuth9, ForensiX Capture System, Holistic Management Console, and Zero Footprint Technology are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Deep Nines Inc. All other brands and products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Contact: DeepNines Technologies Marketing marketing@deepnines.com # # # DeepNines is a leader in network security, providing real-time, identity-based network defense for content and applications. DeepNines has provided customers with innovative network security that is affordable and easy-to-use. End
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