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Computer Associates
E-News
eTrust™ Newsletter
Version 04.08
September 30, 2004

In This Newsletter
Product News
> Atos Origin's Use of eTrust™ Security Command Center for the 2004 Summer Olympics
> General Availability Notifications
> ca smart™ Certified Solutions
> eTrust™ Beta Program Updates

General Information
> Free eBook from CA eTrust™ - The Definitive Guide to Security Management
> CA Security Advisory Team
> Latest Virus Alerts
> Latest Vulnerability Alerts
> Subscribe Now - CA Security Advisor Threat Alert Service
> eTrust™ Success Stories - Business Value with CA
> eTrust™ White Paper
> eTrust™ in the News
> eTrust™ Forum
> How to Become an eTrust™ Reference
> eTrust™ User Groups
> General Product Information
> Support Contact Information

Special Events
> Gartner IT Expo
> Education Classes

Product News
Atos Origin's Use of eTrust™ Security Command Center for the 2004 Summer Olympics
eTrust Security Command Center was used by Atos Origin, our customer and the official IT sponsor for the Olympics, to manage all of the key security-related requirements for the Athens Olympic Games' Technology Operations Center - including all of the security incidents that arose across the complex IT infrastructure. The Olympic Games concluded on Sunday, August 29, and we are proud to announce that eTrust Security Command Center came through with flying colors. Atos Origin was able to successfully achieve 100 percent uptime for the Olympic Games' critical systems - despite an average of 243,000 security alerts daily. Atos Origin will be joining us on stage to discuss its success with eTrust Security Command Center on October 19, 2004, at the Gartner IT Expo.

There have been many articles published in the past month in publications such as USA Today, Information Week, and Information World discussing Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) and security at the Olympics. Visit "Going for Security Gold" for more information.

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General Availability Notifications

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ca smart™ Certified Solutions
ca smart certified solutions represent integration to CA's industry-leading technologies. Based on collaboration between CA and its partners, solutions receiving the ca smart™ Seal of Excellence create value for customers to successfully compete in the new economy. In short, ca smart is another great way in which we're delivering value to our partners and customers.

For more information on a ca smart solution, visit our virtual solution center.

Recently ca smart certified solutions:

Partner ca smart Solution Partner Product CA Product
SSH Communications Security Corp SSH Tectia Certifier integration with eTrust™ Admin SSH Tectia Certifier eTrust Admin
Technology Nexus AB SmartTrust Personal, Certificate Manager and Servant OCSP Integration for eTrust™ Single Sign-On SmartTrust eTrust Single
Sign-On r7.0
PADL Software Pty Ltd PAM LDAP support for eTrust™ Directory password policy PAM LDAP eTrust Directory r8

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eTrust™ Beta Program Updates
Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) is pleased to invite you to participate in the various eTrust beta programs, which allow you to validate the new or updated eTrust products in your own environment. Additionally, your involvement lets you provide us with your feedback on product enhancements, quality, and the beta program itself.

Your contribution to this critical product test cycle is directly related to the success of the generally available (GA) release of eTrust products. It also helps ensure CA delivers solutions that are ready to meet your real-world requirements.

As a participant in the beta program, you will communicate directly with the eTrust Research and Development team to investigate and address any reported problems, questions, or comments.
  • eTrust™ Identity and Access Management Suite r8.
    We are pleased to announce the beta program for our complete set of eTrust Identity and Access Management solutions. eTrust Identity and Access Management Suite r8 is CA's delivery on our vision of integrated identity and access management. It is one of the broadest industry solutions to the multifaceted problem of managing identity and associated access across employee, customer, and partner domains. The complete solution set has been enhanced with new levels of integration as well as new features on a per-product basis. Furthermore, the suite is completely modular, allowing you to continue using individual products while offering new opportunities to reduce cost and increase security by selecting multiple products from an integrated solution set.

    eTrust Identity and Access Management Suite r8 contains products that you are already familiar with, along with a few new solutions:

    Some of the existing products include:
    • eTrust™ Admin for identity provisioning
    • eTrust™ Web Access Control for extranet access management and web single sign-on
    • eTrust™ Access Control for server access management
    • eTrust™ Single Sign-On for enterprise single sign-on

    New products:
    • eTrust™ Web Services Security for Web services access management
    • eTrust™ Federated Identity Management for standard-based web single sign-on

    This beta program has two major objectives:
    • Provide feedback on the integration capabilities introduced. For example, there is now a new user interface shared across all the products enabling seamless integration between any combinations of the products.
    • Provide feedback on the new features of the individual products. For example, the workflow engine in eTrust Admin has been completely revised to include a new workflow design tool.

    If your interest is integration, individual product features, or both, we invite you to participate in the program. To join this beta program, please visit the SupportConnectSM eTrust Identity and Access Management Suite r8 beta website.


  • eTrust™ Network Forensics r8.
    We are pleased to announce the availability of the beta program for eTrust Network Forensics r8. This release is focused on major "under the hood" improvements. The enhanced architecture includes an imbedded database, enabling increased performance, better data handling, system availability, and a turn-key system on staged appliances.

    New and updated features:
    • Imbedded Database. eTrust Network Forensics offers the Ingres® r3 database back-end out of the box. Oracle 9.x is also supported.
    • Turn-Key System. In the single platform implementation, all product components are seamlessly integrated from data collection to graphical reporting.
    • Cost Efficient. Ingres alleviates the need to purchase or provision database licensing separately. Data management schema and query mechanisms are included.
    • Enhanced, Flexible Architecture. System component messaging has been enhanced to address effective distributed monitoring.
    • System Availability. eTrust Network Forensics checks its internal component services to help ensure healthy operation. In addition, it will automatically restart failed services to reduce down time. Parameters for restarting services may be defined through the user interface.
    • Data Management. eTrust Network Forensics can be configured with several data retention options, defining the length of time that data will be retained and active in the database. This feature prevents creep of database table sizes. End-to-end data management helps ensure proper dissemination of collected data. Additionally, data throttling functionality manages data flow between components.
    • Appliance Option. eTrust Network Forensics product components are now available on an appliance. The appliances arrive preloaded with the eTrust™ Network Forensics Collector or eTrust™ Network Forensics Loader software and require minimal customization to operate.
    • Performance. eTrust Network Forensics system performance is enhanced by utilizing a modified appliance configuration. Additionally, eTrust Network Forensics can scale to gigabit collections by using a Top Layer Networks load balancer, a ca smart™ certified partner and product.
    • Stability. eTrust Network Forensics appliances are optimized to work with eTrust Network Forensics, which account for a stable and more scalable architecture between product components.

    To join this beta program, please visit the eTrust Network Forensics r8 beta website.


  • eTrust™ CA-Top Secret® Security r1.6 for VM.
    To join this beta program, please visit the eTrust CA-Top Secret Security for VM r1.6 beta website.

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General Information
Free eBook from CA eTrust™ - The Definitive Guide to Security Management
Due to the significant scope of security issues and gaps in understanding, managers and practitioners often become frustrated with the management and performance of their security. As Management Software Experts, we are committed to delivering leading security management solutions as well as informational resources.

The purpose of this eBook is to provide business, IT, and security professionals alike the most current information and knowledge across all of the key security disciplines. This is a comprehensive, in-depth, security management educational resource that takes a relevant, detailed look at how to develop, implement, and maintain an effective security management strategy.

This eBook is absolutely FREE and consists of twelve chapters, each covering a wide range of security issues. It is published in real time, allowing you to download new chapters with the latest industry information as they are written. Register once and receive notification each month as new chapters are published. Register today and gain important security insights, guidance, and answers.

For more information, please download the eBook.

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CA Security Advisory Team
The CA Security Advisory Team quickly researches and responds to global threats via a network of rapid response centers around the world delivering:
  • The most comprehensive validated virus and vulnerability databases in the industry
  • Clean-up utilities, detection signatures files, and remediation instructions
  • Valuable documentation on implementing complete threat protection and security management solutions

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Latest Virus Alerts
The CA Security Advisor website provides a real-time resource for researching detailed information on viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, and hoaxes. Click on the links below to learn more about the latest virus alerts. CA's Virus Information Center is your complete resource for protecting your business against viruses and malware.

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Latest Vulnerability Alerts
CA's Vulnerability Information Center delivers the latest information on vulnerabilities and blended threats that can affect your network and systems environments.

Click on the links below to learn more about the latest vulnerabilities: Is your business protected against threats and vulnerabilities? Visit our Vulnerability Information Center for the latest security advisories and complete information on how to protect your organization.

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Subscribe Now - CA Security Advisor Threat Alert Service
Subscribe to one of our FREE real-time threat notification services:

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eTrust™ Success Stories - Business Value with CA
Computer Associates Improves User Productivity and Web Access Experience Using eTrust™ Web Access Control

Westbus Cuts Spam by 85%, Achieves 95% Reduction in Visits to Non-Productive URLs with eTrust™ Secure Content Manager

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eTrust™ White Paper
User Provisioning With SPML White Paper

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eTrust™ in the News
COMPUTERWORLD Article: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Identity Management

Network World Article: ID Management Establishes Trust

COMPUTERWORLD Article: ID Management Establishes Trust

All eTrust in the News Articles

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eTrust™ Forum
Participate in CA's open forums to share experiences with other CA technology users, or post and answer questions regarding CA technology and product solutions. To access the forums, please visit supportconnectw.ca.com/disclaimer3.asp.

Note: To participate in the CA product forums, you must be a registered user on CA SupportConnectSM.

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How to Become an eTrust™ Reference
If you are interested in becoming a reference for your eTrust™ security solution, contact your CA Sales Executive or your local Customer Advocate. He or she can provide details on the benefits of joining the reference program and work with you to become a reference site.

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eTrust™ User Groups
CA User Groups offer our customers the opportunity to discuss current product releases, network with other users, participate in technical discussions and presentations as well provide input on product enhancements.

For additional information about eTrust user groups in your region, please visit: causergroups.ca.com/UserGroups/.

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General Product Information
CA offers an extensive range of security solutions under its eTrust™ brand name. To learn more about the eTrust brand and the individual product solutions, please visit ca.com/etrust.

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Support Contact Information
eTrust™ Access Control
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_ac/eTrustac_supp.asp

eTrust™ Admin
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrustadmin-dmo/etrustadmin-dmo_supp.asp

eTrust™ Antivirus
1-866-422-2774
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/antivirussupp.asp

eTrust™ Audit
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_audit/etrustaudit_supp.asp

eTrust™ CA-ACF2® Security
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca-acf2/ca-acf2supp.asp

eTrust™ CA-Top Secret® Security
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca-topsecret/ca-topsecretsupp.asp

eTrust™ Cleanup for CA-ACF2® Security and CA-Top Secret® Security supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_cleanup/etrustcleanup_supp.asp

eTrust™ Content Inspection
1-866-422-2774
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust-ci/etrustci_supp.asp

eTrust™ Directory
1-631-342-5500
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_dir/etrustdir_supp.asp

eTrust™ Firewall
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/guardit/guarditsuppb.asp

eTrust™ Intrusion Detection
1-214-473-1455
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_intrusion/etrustintrusion_supp.asp

eTrust™ Network Forensics
1-800-842-2366
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/forensics/forensics_supp.asp

eTrust™ OCSPro
1-631-342-5500
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_ocs/etrustocsp_supp.asp

eTrust™ PKI
1-631-342-5500
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_pki/etrustpki_supp.asp

eTrust™ Policy Compliance
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_pc/etrustpc_supp.asp

eTrust™ Security Command Center
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_scc/etrustscc_supp.asp

eTrust™ Single Sign-On
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust-sso/etrustsso_supp.asp

eTrust™ VPN
1-631-342-5803
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/etrust/etrust_vpn/etrustvpn_supp.asp

To contact the CA Support organization through email, send an email to: mpcsdesk@ca.com. Please remember to provide your STAR issue number as the subject of the email to ensure proper routing of your request.

For other ways to contact the CA Support organization or to open an issue through the internet, please visit ca.com/supportconnect.

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Special Events
Gartner IT Expo
October 17-22, 2004, Orlando, FL.

CA is a premier sponsor of the upcoming Gartner IT Expo. Come visit us at booth PS 5 and learn how our management software solutions can help you manage your IT environment.

Come hear Don LeClair, SVP of Development, present on Monday, October 18, about Enterprise Infrastructure Management.

Additionally, come hear Sam Curry, VP Product Management, and Atos Origin present "Security Information Overload - IT Security Management Under Control" on Tuesday, October 19. You will learn how eTrust™ Security Command Center was being used by our customer, Atos Origin, to manage all of the key security-related requirements for the Games Technology Operations Center. Atos Origin, the official IT sponsor for the Olympics, was responsible for securing all of the IT systems for the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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Education Classes
CIS01: CISSP CBK Review Seminar.
This five-day comprehensive seminar is the most complete review course discussing the entire information system security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Developed by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, the CBK is a compilation and distillation of all security information collected internationally of relevance to Information System Security professionals. This review serves as an excellent foundation for learning the concepts, topics, and standards of the CBK as well as preparing for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam.

For additional details on the CBK, download a copy of the CISSP Study Guide. For a full course description, click here.

ET405: eTrust™ Admin: Advanced Configuration.
In eTrust Admin: Advanced Configuration, you will install eTrust Admin and use CA's tested Best Practices as a basis for configuring eTrust Admin in your environment, maximizing your administration staff's time and productivity. You will configure the web interfaces for optimal use in your environment. You will install and configure the password synchronization capabilities of eTrust Admin. To help you utilize the functionality of both the eTrust Admin Manager GUI and command line abilities, several exercises will aid you in writing and using batch utilities and scripts. The capabilities of eTrust Admin will be enhanced through custom correlation and use of the Universal Feed Option. As system availability is critical for implementation success, you will establish failover procedures. You will learn which questions to ask and decisions to make regarding best practices for eTrust Admin role creation and workflow implementation. For a full course description, click here.

ET482: eTrust™: Antivirus.
You will learn how to develop a successful strategy for implementing eTrust Antivirus in the enterprise. To ensure a successful roll-out in your enterprise, you will use the appropriate eTrust components and processes. Using independently tested and industry proven eTrust Antivirus technology, after attending this class, you will be able to centralize management of eTrust Antivirus to improve security, protect the enterprise at the perimeter. With the built-in flexibility of eTrust Antivirus, you will learn how to adapt security polices to meet the needs of their specific organizations. For a full course description, click here.

*** For more information and to view the CA Education catalog, please visit ca.com/education, or call 1-800-237-9273 (or 1-631-342-6551 if outside of North America).

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