Re: Botnet Detection Systems

[Dennis Bohn <bohn () ADELPHI EDU>]

Surprised no one has yet mentioned Tipping Point.  It has been quite good
at detecting and preventing malware, including bots.
best,
Dennis Bohn
Manager of Network and Systems
Adelphi University
bohn () adelphi edu
5168773327


On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM, PATRICK, MARTIN
<MARTIN.PATRICK () tccd edu>wrote:

> We use both the Fireeye and the Palo Alto boxes and the combination has
> very effective in controlling bots and most other malware problems.****
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> Hello,****
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> Here at the University of Tampa we are beginning the process in finding a
> solution that will do Bot detection. We have been looking at Damballa and
> would like to know if anyone is using this product and how well it’s
> working. Would also like to know if anyone is using a different vendor. We
> would be interested in hearing how well it works in your environment.
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