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- Tech heavyweights launch security response consortium
- Interesting bit of news coming out of the FIRST Conference in Vancouver today: Five big-name IT firms have created a non-profit consortium aimed at "proactively driving excellence and innovation in security response." The group -- called ICASI Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet --...
- Tags: Security Threat, Information Technology, Consortium, ICASI, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-06-26
- Defending Windows Networks
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this advanced security course, you will learn how to protect a Windows Server Network from security threats. Get an introduction to the concepts and...
- Tags: Security Threat, Schaumburg, Washington, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, New York, Atlanta, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- Training 2008-04-01
- Securing Microsoft: The next generation of security threats
- Securing Microsoft: The next generation of security threatsSecuring Microsoft: The next generation of security threatsThe good thing about this is that Microsoft recognizes that there is potential for a security threat and is taking all measures to close that threat. Recognition of resolution of the problem is what Microsoft...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., security, security threat, Securing
- Discussion threads 2007-12-05
- Symantec Security Information Manager(SSIM): A Technology Overview
- Symantec Security Information Manager SSIM enables IT organizations to identify, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security threats that impact mission-critical business applications. It serves as a log consolidation system for identity management monitoring, compliance, and forensics requirements. Realtime correlation of network and host security breaches with Symantec's trusted global security...
- Tags: Security Threat, Symantec Corp., Symantec Security Information Manager, Security
- White papers 2007-08-21
- Innovation for Security Defense: A Unified Strategy for Enterprise Security
- Emerging security threats require innovative technologies and services that enable organizations to be more proactive and get ahead of the threats. Familiar antivirus and firewall solutions are no longer sufficient because every new software iteration introduces new vulnerabilities and malware authors make a concerted effort to exploit user weaknesses. Consequently,...
- Tags: Security Threat, Innovation, Enterprise Security, IBM Corp., Security, Firewalls, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Strategy, Viruses And Worms, Networking, Management
- Webcasts 2007-07-01
- Statistical Analysis of Internet Security Threats
- The purpose of this paper is to analyze the statistics surrounding the most common security threats faced by Internet users. There is an estimated 1.1 billion Internet users worldwide, therefore it is important to know what security threats the computer may be vulnerable to while using the Internet. Threats discussed...
- Tags: Security Threat, Statistical Analysis, Threat, Internet Security, Internet, Security, Viruses And Worms
- White papers 2007-04-02
- What's the next security threat?
- What's the next security threat?The next security threat is:"WINDOZE"Oh, wait, WINDOZE has been a security threat for 20 years. OK, the next security threat is Vista - another MICROSUCKS abortion.The next security threat has a name and it isVista.... it's not out yet so we are still secure until it...
- Tags: Web browsers, exploitation, security threat, Mozilla Firefox, security, JavaScript
- Discussion threads 2006-04-17
- IDC: Securing Enterprise Environments against Spyware: Benefits of Best-of-Breed Security
- Spyware is a growing security threat facing corporations--large, medium, AND small--today. In fact, this research paper from IDC now ranks spyware as the fastest growing security threat to network security, well ahead of spam and even cyber-terrorism. Download it today, courtesy of Webroot Software.
- Tags: Security Threat, Environment, Webroot Software Inc., Benefit, International Data Corp., Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms
- White papers 2005-11-01
- Writing Secure Code: Best Practices (Part 2 of 2) ( Level 200)
- Are you looking for effective strategies to defend against common security threats faced by application developers? In part two of this two-part series for experienced developers, you will continue learning more about established best practices for applying security principles throughout the development process. This webcast discusses common security threats faced...
- Tags: Security Threat, Application Developer, Best Practice, Development Tools, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Webcasts
- Case Study - Rogers AT&T Wireless
- Rogers AT&T Wireless is Canada's leading national wireless telecommunications service provider. In 2001 Rogers AT&T Wireless was just completing the build-out of its GPRS/GSM wireless telephony infrastructure, a network that provides not only traditional voice functionality but also offers full Internet access, and recognised the inherent security threats that existed...
- Tags: Security Threat, Telephony, AT&T Wireless, Telecom & Utilities, VOIP, Wi-Fi, Telecommunications, Wireless, Security, Networking
- Case studies
- Assess Your Business's Unique Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them
- Today, your company faces increasing security threats from hackers and data thieves. And, the legal and regulatory consequences of a security breach are more serious than ever before. Now, as a business owner or manager, you can prioritize your most critical security challenges using the Cisco Security Assessment...
- Tags: access control, Cisco Systems Inc., compliance, security, security threat, tool
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- Customs Service Improves Reporting With Simplified, Integrated Antivirus Solution
- The Australian Customs Service Customs is a government agency that employs high-tech methods to protect Australia's borders from illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and other security threats. To support its efforts, the organization uses a comprehensive IT infrastructure to manage thousands of computers and mobile devices. In early 2007, Customs began...
- Tags: Security Threat, Agency, Antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Customs Service, Security
- Case studies
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- News to know: iPhone; DNS patch; Online privacy; VMware; Vista
- Notable headlines: Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: A Modest Privacy Proposal Richard Koman: Congress looks at next-gen ad networks Techmeme: iPhone reviews Matthew Miller: MSM Apple iPhone reviews are up and may just have saved me some cash ...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, DNS, Online Privacy, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp., HP iPAQ 910, 3G, Domain Names, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-07-09
- Don't doubt Deputy Dan
- Well, it would seem that Tom Ptacek may have figured out something to do with Dan Kaminsky's earlier DNS flaw, and this may actually be the vulnerability to fear that we had originally heard. Let's just say this, I've read Tom's postings on the Matasano blog for quite some time...
- Tags: DNS, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Late breaking news: Microsoft investigates reports of Office Word 2002 SP 3 exploited in the wild
- From Bill Sisk, security response communications manager for Microsoft: Microsoft Security Advisory (953635) Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution Published: July 8, 2008 Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a possible vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3....
- Tags: Attacker, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Security, Office Suites, Software, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Kaminsky and Ptacek comment on DNS flaw
- Well, well, well, what a day for security news! I got a chance to get the scoop word of mouth from Dan Kaminsky of IOActive (pictured above [image courtesy of quinnums]) and Thomas Ptacek of Matasano pictured below on the DNS flaw that's been all over the...
- Tags: DNS, Flaw, Nate, Domain Names, Networking, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Dan Kaminsky breaks DNS, massive multi-vendor patch coming, details at Black Hat Vegas '08
- It would seem there's a bigger story to that MS08-037 flaw that came out for Patch Tuesday today. From Dave Lewis over at the Liquid Matrix security blog: Today Dan Kaminsky released a first, as far as I can recall. A coordinated patch was released today...
- Tags: Black Hat, DNS, CERT, Flaw, Mogull, Updates, Domain Names, Networking, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Microsoft addresses 9 security vulnerabilities with 4 "Important" bulletins
- Microsoft announced 4 "Important" security bulletins today that cover 9 separate vulnerabilities. Of note were vulnerabilities reported in Windows DNS server and client, and within SQL Server. Briefly, the vulnerabilities involve: Cache poisoning and insufficient socket entropy flaws in Microsoft DNS Server A remote...
- Tags: Attacker, Microsoft SQL Server, Vulnerability, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook Web Access, Microsoft Outlook, Security, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Microsoft delivers 'important' patches
- Microsoft on Tuesday delivered nine important patches to fix vulnerabilities in SQL Server, Exchange Server, Vista and Windows Server. Among the details, which were previewed last week. CVE-2008-0085: A vulnerability in the way SQL Server manages memory page reuse. An attacker with database operator...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook Web Access, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Security, Databases, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites, Enterprise Software, Data Management, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Apple hasn't learned from past security mistakes
- * Ryan Naraine is on vacation. Guest editorial by Aviv Raff Apple's Safari for Windows is a nice browser. It really is. It has slick user interface, some pretty cool features, and benchmarks show that it is really fast. But, saying that...
- Tags: Security, Apple Safari, Apple Inc., Web Browser, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
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