Security Practice_CDW 2011

1. Why Buy From CDW?
CDW KEEPS YOUR SYSTEMS SAFE FROM THE SECURITY
OUTSIDE IN—AND FROM THE INSIDE OUT
In recent years, many businesses have taken extreme measures to guard their business technology assets—erecting
bullet-proof firewalls, several levels of antiviral protection and the latest in spam filtering technologies. Minimizing the
danger of external intrusion has forced companies to build a virtual fortress around themselves. In the process, however,
they may have overlooked a less obvious security threat—that which stems from the internal workplace environment.
CDW can help you protect your business from the outside in and from the inside out—against misguided browsing
activities, malicious virus attacks or inappropriate sharing of proprietary data among end-users. Every CDW Account
Manager is backed by a team of security specialists who will work to ensure that your systems are secure and
safeguarded, yet still accessible by preferred customers and business partners who need to reach you. CDW’s security
specialists safeguard your technology assets—giving you the protection and peace of mind you need
to run your business without worry.
We Keep You Current
Could you afford to risk 48 hours of downtime if a new virus infected your
network and froze 85 percent of your desktops? What if a disgruntled
former employee leaked your business plan to a top competitor?
How would you determine if your employees were using the Internet for
inappropriate activities, subjecting your business to the very real threat of
a potential lawsuit?
No matter how hard you try, staying current with the newest security
technology is a constant challenge and often gets pushed to the bottom of
budgetary priorities. Leaving your technology exposed and vulnerable to
mischief not only puts you out of the safety zone, but out of your comfort
zone as well.
Keeping current also means ensuring that your security assets (i.e., antivirus
software) and contract renewals are up-to-date.To prevent product expirations
that might leave your systems exposed, CDW takes a proactive approach.
Our specialists work to educate our customers on the renewal process and
provide a valuable tool called the Software License Tracker that is avail-
able through the CDW extranet (CDW@work). This online feature provides
the right data to keep you in compliance. It also allows you to readily track
your contracts and license renewal dates in one, consolidated view.
y CDW’s Software License Tracker
We Put Your Best Interests First
CDW’s security specialists are trained to meet your company’s security
keeps renewals top of mind so your needs, from simple to complex. They hold industry-standard certifications
systems stay protected. and are intimately familiar with the latest security products, standards and
policies to deliver effective solutions based on your evolving needs
and challenges.
The Right Technology. Right Away.™
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2. Why Buy From CDW?
CDW KEEPS YOUR SYSTEMS SAFE FROM THE SECURITY
OUTSIDE IN—AND FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Our security specialists focus on providing solutions first, products second.
We assume a vendor-neutral approach, working with you to recommend
the best mix of solutions to fill your current and future security voids.
y CDW keeps your work
Our unbiased perspective ensures that we initially assess what needs to environment safe without
get done—then fit the proper hardware, software and services to those
requirements. That’s one of the many ways that our expertise pays off for
squeezing your budget.
the benefit of your business.
CDW’s security specialists are rigorously trained on the following solutions:
» Firewalls » Web content filtering
» Token identification » Virtual private networks (VPNs)
» Enterprise antivirus » Spyware
» Intrusion detection/prevention » Spam filtering
» Encryption . . . and many others.
Added Protection Through CDW Partners
Working with CDW, you have peace of mind knowing that you’re dealing
with a trusted partner. In as much as you wouldn’t want to tell a stranger
that your front door lock was broken, your security secrets are safe with us.
CDW has relationships with reputable, world-class partners that have an
established foothold in the security market.
y CDW maintains a network of
trusted partners to serve your
security needs.
CDW Fills the Voids, So You’re
Not Vulnerable
Your primary Account Manager will work with you to understand your CDW maintains partnerships with industry-leading security partners such as:
security needs and then engage a security specialist to further diagnose your » Check Point® » SurfControl®
requirements, review project specifics (i.e., current technology, business
» Cisco® » Symantec™
goals, etc.) and make recommendations. As a CDW customer, you can benefit
from CDW’s value-added security specialist services because we already » Computer Associates® » Trend Micro™
know your existing infrastructure, and the best ways to protect it. » McAfee® » WatchGuard®
Whereas many companies spend valuable time and money researching » RSA Security® » Websense®
security solutions, CDW’s security specialists can make an initial diagnosis » SonicWALL™
over the phone—and tell you what will work, as well as what won’t work.
We work closely with our partners to engage onsite installation services and Ask your Account Manager how CDW can put our security services
oversee any necessary follow-up activities. to work for your business.
The Right Technology. Right Away.™
CDW.com • 1.888.399.4CDW