Government agencies are continually challenged when it comes to dealing with advanced malware threats, especially when security architectures are developed with disparate point products.

In addition, as malware threats are highly elusive, it is imperative for government agencies to develop a collective security approach that uses data and analytics to extend beyond detection to actual protection.

These are some of the key insights shared by Tom Stitt, Director of Product Marketing at Sourcefire, in a recent Federal Technology Insider podcast about advanced malware threat detection and mitigation strategies for government.