CA Threat Manager

Description

CA Threat Manager is a product that pro-actively warns, detects, analyzes and provides remediation for an entire range of threats-including viruses, worms, spyware, key loggers, Trojans and other malicious code from a single interface. Threat Manager (TM) improves operational efficiencies, increases service continuity and reduces security management costs. Beyond the traditional AV- Suite, find further protection with the AV-Antispyware suite. TM truly reduces the security footprint and makes your job easier.

CA Threat Manager Product Brochure.pdf (922.93 KB)

Key Features

Single Integrated Management - the integrated management console reduces installation complexity, simplifies the system image, reduces support costs and raises efficiency through a common agent.
Active Protection - harmful executables are stopped dead, spyware, root kits, keyloggers, and other malicious code cannot execute and are promptly removed.
Bandwidth-saving Signature Updates - MicroDAT antivirus signature updates are less than 500KB in size. This is a more efficient way to distribute signature updates and ensures up-to-the-minute protection while saving valuable bandwidth.
Flexible Reporting Capabilities - reports can be created based on workstation, date/time, security risk priority and virus/pest category. Automated email alerts of threats detected can be configured to meet specific business needs such as, defining "safe lists' or exclusion files of authorized applications to prevent false alarms.
Expanded Reporting Capabilities - contains seventy five administrative reports. These reports are displayed in an easy-to-read, graphical format for improved administration and troubleshooting.
Improved Agent Communications - communications between the CA Threat Manager agent and the web-based management console are initiated by the agent. This allows the agent to regularly "phone home" to the management console where it reports its status and obtains new policy configuration changes for proactive real-time management.
Support For Microsoft Vista - CA Threat Manager is certified to support Microsoft Vista OS/desktop.

System Requirements

Client Computer

Pentium 150 or higher, 64 MB free disk space and 512MB free RAM
Windows NT 4.0 SP6A or later
Windows 2000
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista

Notes: tested on Windows 2008 server

Management Server

Pentium 4 2.6 MHz or higher, 10GB free disk space and 1 GB RAM required
Windows NT 4.0 SP6A or later
Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows 2000 Workstation
Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista

Anti-spyware Notes: Anti-Spyware engine not available on Non-Windows and/or 64-bit platforms.
Management Server Notes: Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Workstation not recommended as Management Server.

FAQ

Q: Does the remote installation work from the central console to deploy the Threat Manager product out to the Mac machines?
A: There is no automated deployment of the client for MAC OS. A work around would be to setup a shared folder on the file server and pull the installation files across the network.

Q: When will CA Anti-Virus check for viruses?
A: CA Anti-Virus real-time monitor runs in the background, scanning files as they are executed and or written to and read from a disk in real time. CA Anti-virus detects viruses in files downloaded from the Internet, online services, and email systems, including compressed file archives.

Q: Does an independent third party test the CA Threat product line?
A: CA has received detection and removal certifications for malware and spyware from ICSA Labs, West Coast Labs and Virus Bulletin. CA Anti-virus consistently receives the "100% Award" from Virus Bulletin. West Coast Labs has also given CA Checkmark certifications for anti-malware detection and removal and Anti-spyware desktop detection.

Q: If my CA maintenance is really up this month, why does my central console display say I have x number of days until expiration?
A: When you upgrade to the newest version your product automatically is extended for the next 360 days from the time of the upgrade. However, maintenance date on the product does not change. If you let the maintenance expire, you will no longer be able to receive any tech support from CA or Productive. You will also not be able to receive any free upgrades when a new version of the product is released.

Q: Why should I renew my CA Security product if I continue to get signatures?
A: You will not be eligible for upgrades or tech support.

Q: How can I upgrade to the most recent version of my CA product?
A: You can go to the CA website and download the trial of the most recent product.

Q: Is there government, educational, healthcare, non-profit CA pricing?
A: Yes

tips, tricks and peer reviews

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Productive Webinar: Tips and Tricks CA Threat Manager

Productive is hosting a complimentary Tips and Tricks CA Threat Manager webinar for our customers on Wednesday, November 12 at 12 PM CST. This webinar gives current CA Threat Manager users the opportunity to take a deeper look with CA Product Manager, Greg Jensen. Also, it gives current CA Security customers a chance to see an in-depth look at the product before choosing to upgrade their environment to the combined Antivirus and Antispyware product. Register here to have an opportunity to receive the offical pocket size Guitar Hero. Read more

Upgrading to Threat Manager r8.1

We had been putting off upgrading from CA Anti-Virus r7.0 to CA Threat Manager r8.1 because of other projects and that we thought it would be a big undertaking for our network. We were quite surprised on how simple the deployment was using the new management console and remote installation utility. For our three stores, it makes managing our network very easy. - IT Director, Auto Dealership

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CA's antivirus is just really great software. I don't compliment software very often but in this case everything runs perfectly. CA's support for the product is great and they really go the extra mile to ensure any issues get resolved. I am very pleased with the purchase. - Consultant for MIT Technology Department

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CA Threat Manager works

The CA Threat Manager works. Bottom line. Its nice to be assured that the software will do what it is supposed to do, and that is exactly the case. I like that I can access the management console from any box in the network and the new reporting feature allows me to see from where and when the latest threats are coming from. - Director of IT, Dinesol Plastics

Accessing my CA online account

I have been a CA Security customer for over 5 years and have found their on-line account access to be lackluster. Specifically, I have been unable to access the Threat Manager 8.1 upgrade for my environment and I am currently under value maintenance. Any help? - IT Director, City of Wyandotte Productive's Take: First, there are different on-line access features based on your maintenance contract, value or enterprise. Learn more about these on-line features as well as how to upgrade your CA Security product if currently under maintenance. Read more

Upgrading to 8.1

We just did the upgrade from 8.0 to 8.1, it was a pretty easy process and are enjoying the upgraded features. Everything is working great. - IT Manager, Financial

Easy to manage

The main reason we had went to the CA Threat Manager solution years back was because it included both anti-virus and anti-spyware components. Prior to that, we were running several different anti-spyware solutions. CA Threat Manager makes it easy to manage our network effectively with one solution. -Technical Services Support Manager, Acclamation Systems

Works with a non-Microsoft platform

CA's product (Threat Manager) looks good and is very user friendly. I appreciate that is works with a non-Microsoft platform. - IT consultant

Makes my job that much easier

I've always liked CA Security software and strongly recommend it. Not only does it work but the software updates itself and that makes my job that much easier. I did the initial rollout which was very smooth and had nothing to worry about after that. - Network Administrator, Faust Intermediate School

Email notification

I like that group policies can be created which allows me to turn off real time scanning and do a scheduled scan when the student testing lab is in use. Also, receiving email notification if a spyware or virus was unable to be removed helps me manage my day very efficiently. - IT Director, Lake Superior School District

CA Threat Manager 8.1 has better performance

The newest version of Threat Manager (8.1) seems to run a lot faster than previous versions of the same software. - Owner of a Retail Computer Store Productive's Take: the newest Threat Manager release 8.1 has MicroDAT antivirus signature updates that are less than 500KB in size which leads to a smaller security footprint on the desktop giving end-users higher performance. Read more

Smooth Rollout

The rollout of the software was very smooth. I like how I can use the web-based console to manage both the anti-virus and anti-spyware component from the same place. I am very happy with this investment. - Chad Davidson, Network Administrator

It works

I have multiple clients that are using Threat Manager from CA. The nice thing is, it works. Everything that it is advertised to do, it does, which makes my job easier so I am very pleased with it. - IT Consultant

Trust that the software does its job

The CA Threat Manager works great with very little maintenance needed. I can trust that the software does its job efficiently and that it won't slow down the machines. I've always preferred CA software and this solution is a great fit for our needs. - Sam Bailey, Network Administrator

Deploying CA Threat Manager

The deployment tool on the CA Threat Manager is very easy to use. I can choose which boxes to push the software out to which works well with our purchasing timeline. With Productive tracking several maintenance dates that I have, I can concentrate on other projects. - David Tirado, Director of Technology

Threat Manager's technology stacks up well against the other solutions

We recently started our company and evaluated CA, McAffee, Trend and Symantec for our antivirus and antispyware solution. We found CA's Threat Manager technology competed with everyone of these products but at a better price point which was the difference maker for us. - IT Director for On-line ticket broker

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