Web 2.0 has ushered in a new world in which we work, learn and interact, forcing a change in how network security must be architected. The evolution of the Web has pushed organizations to adapt different security policies and products to protect, control and manage Web applications, content and threats.
Video: Securing Web 2.0
Education 2.0
A new era in education has arrived with emerging Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 technologies that provide real-time information, interactive learning, instructional videos and much more to students. However, the mass adoption of the Internet in schools also presents dangers and risks. With Education 2.0, educational institutions have a specific requirement through CIPA to protect students from Web dangers and risks. In addition, shrinking budgets and resources make it necessary to manage bandwidth costs by controlling applications and content to optimize resources and ensure that critical bandwidth is being used for educational purposes. Key aspects of Education 2.0 are Proxy Blocker, iTrust Agent, Bandwidth Management, Malware Firewall, AppControl, Content Inspector, and Content Filter.
Healthcare 2.0
Web tools, applications, blogs, wikis, podcasts, and and more have empowered doctors, nurses, administrators, patients, and researchers to improve patient care, quality and efficiency while reducing errors. Healthcare organizations and professionals are faced with technical and regulatory issues like Health Information Technology, CPOE, HIPAA Compliance, eHealth and Web 2.0 that have opened new challenges to provide patient care in the Web 2.0 world. While healthcare organizations, are utilizing and leveraging technology to improve patient care, quality and efficiency, the challenge now is providing the proper Web security in all hospitals of all sizes in both rural and urban areas. Key aspects of Healthcare 2.0 are Bandwidth Management, Malware Firewall, Content Inspector, AppControlandNAC.
Government 2.0
Regardless of size, location or charter, government organizations must collaborate, interact and share information with other agencies, institutions and the people it governs. By its very nature, Web 2.0 almost appears to be designed for improving government with its social networking, applications and real-time interactive content and tools. Government 2.0 can change and improve the fundamental fabric of governorship, but organizations must also protect themselves from regulatory violations, threats and attacks, all while reducing costs. Key aspects of Government 2.0 are Malware Firewall, Proxy Blocker, Bandwidth Management, Content Inspector, AppControl and Content Filter.
Enterprise 2.0
No other industry has embraced Web 2.0 like the business world, and it has profoundly changed the way business is conducted and the manner in which people work. Enterprise 2.0 and its entrenched connection between the Web and users have driven the Web 2.0 applications that improve information sharing, customer relationship management, e-commerce, and so much more. However, with the unity of the Web and the enterprise have come serious pitfalls, threats and higher costs. Regulations that restrict content and data that flows in and out of the enterprise, malicious code that attacks the network, and even the applications themselves drive up costs of bandwidth while reducing productivity. Web security is critical to protect, control and manage the Web for enterprises. Key aspects of Enterprise 2.0 are AppControl, Malware Firewall, Proxy Blocker, Bandwidth Management, iTrust Agent, Content Inspector, and Content Filter.
