ABSTRACT
Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 What Is an ITM? ........................................................................................................................ 4 Pros and Cons of an ITM Solution ............................................................................................. 9 Evaluating an ITM Solution ......................................................................................................11 Conclusion and Lessons Learned .............................................................................................. 13
Integrated threat management (ITM) is the evolution of stand-alone security products into a single, unifi ed solution that is generally cheaper and easier to implement and maintain. Combine a single console for management, updates, reports, and metrics, and you will wonder why you do not have one at home too. Th is chapter will introduce what an ITM solution is, the benefi ts and drawbacks of the solution, what to look for, and how to select a solution. Finally, the chapter will wrap up with some lessons learned to help avoid some of the common pitfalls and gaps in a typical ITM solution.
