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1、ANALYSTBRIEFFrom Brain to Flame, Myths, Facts, and the FuturePART 1: ANTIVIRUS EVOLUTION AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTIONAuthor–Randy AbramsOverviewAs antivirus (AV) products have evolved, modern myths rooted in obsolete facts persist. A misunderstanding of current endp
2、oint protection (EPP) technology and its capabilitieshas led to the mistaken attitudethat AVcan detect only what it knows, uses only static signatures,and offers little or no protection.For the most part, AV derives itspoorreputation fromexaggeratedclaims by sa
3、les and marketingdepartmentsregarding its capabilities. Within its scope, AVremains a viable technology,constantly developing detection for newer classes of threats as well asadopting existingtechnologies, such as firewalls and host intrusiontechnologies. Decad
4、es ago,AVproductsevolved from simplesignature‐basedsolutionsto an amalgamation of detection and remediation approacheswith increasingly sophisticated heuristics. The future of EPP can be predicted by understandingthe history of AV. Before discussing the inclusi
5、on of breach detection system (BDS) products in EPPproducts,this analyst brief will discussAV,from the early products that battledtheBrain virus to the current generation of EPPsthat contend with advanced persistent threats (APTs) such asStuxnet andFlame.NSS La
6、bsFindings•The AVindustryhas evolved beyond static signature technology.•The AVindustry has significant experience in remediation.•Organic development of technologyand the adoption of existing technologyis part of the continuing evolution of the AVindustry.•His
7、toric indicators suggest a strong probability that EPP vendors will soon offer BDS products.NSS Labs Recommendations•Become familiar with current EPP technological advancements.•Understand the strengths,weaknesses,and scopeof current EPPproducts•Evaluate new te
8、chnologies that complement EPP.NSSLabsAnalyst Brief –From Brain to Flame, Myths, Facts, and the FutureTable of ContentsOverview..............................................
