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- ForceHTTPS: Protecting High-Security Web Sites From Network Attacks
- As wireless networks proliferate, web browsers operate in an increasingly hostile network environment. The HTTPS protocol has the potential to protect web users from network attackers, but real-world deployments must cope with configured servers, causing imperfect web sites and users to compromise browsing sessions inadvertently. ForceHTTPS is a simple browser...
- Tags: Web, Network, Web Browser, Network Attack, ForceHTTPS, HTTPS Protocol, Web Browsers, Networking, Security, Internet
- White papers 2008-04-25
- Attack Prevention Technology White Paper
- This paper introduces the common network attacks and the corresponding prevention measures, and describes the features and network applications of the H3C firewall attack prevention technology. It includes the attack prevention function allows a firewall to detect network attacks including Denial of Service DoS, scanning and snooping, and malformed packet...
- Tags: Network, Network Attack, H3C Technologies, Intrusion Detection, Hacking, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking
- White papers 2008-04-16
- Top Layer Provides Real-Time Protection Against Broad Spectrum of Network Attacks at Thomas Miller
- Unable to trust the IDS to defend its network, Thomas Miller sought technology that would enable better protection from attacks and offer fine granularity in policy setting. Thomas Miller conducted rigorous 'In-line' evaluation testing, under stringent conditions, of Tipping Point, the incumbent vendor, ISS and Top Layer Networks' IPS technologies....
- Tags: Network, Top Layer Networks, Spectrum, Network Attack, Networking, Security
- Case studies 2008-02-01
- Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort
- System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems IDS are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack. Study the administration...
- Tags: Monitor, Network, Network Attack, Attack, Chapter Coverage, Firewalls, Linux, Network Security, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2007-10-04
- Sun Grid hit by network attack
- Sun Grid hit by network attackImagine that...... someone actually cared enough to take it out. Wonders never cease.Windows a proper product?When will Mr. Bill Gates learn to put out a proper product? Windows has had so many problems in all of it versions that if you were to...
- Tags: TCP/IP, Operating systems, Hacking, Network technology, NETWORKING, SECURITY, network, Microsoft Windows, CP/M, Sun Grid, network attack, Sun Microsystems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-03-23
- Safe Layer 2 Security In-Depth - Version 2
- This white paper published by Cisco Systems discusses various network attacks on a large-scale enterprise network. These network attacks are based on the premise that each device on the network is a potential target. During the time since the original publication date of the SAFE Enterprise white paper, significant research...
- Tags: Layer 2, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Attack, Hacking, Security
- White papers 2004-03-01
- Attacks and Countermeasures: A Study of Network Attack Classes and Security Components to Protect Against Them
- There are many types of network attacks, and security solutions to address almost all of them. Most attack types fall into three major categories: attacks on integrity, attacks on confidentiality or attacks on availability. Though no security solution can protect completely, there are solutions that, when implemented properly, can reduce...
- Tags: Network, Network Attack, Attack, Security
- White papers
- Pulling All-Nighters to Recover From Network Attacks No Longer Part of IS Curriculum, Thanks to Symantec Sygate Software
- With more than 14,000 users connected to its network, Temple University was plagued with crippling attacks and illegal file-sharing. Those problems are largely gone, thanks to Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection software. Not a single threat has penetrated the network in more than a year, and...
- Tags: Software, Symantec Corp., Network, Network Attack, Security
- Case studies
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- Zero-day flaw found in web encryption
- Bad oneBecause the bug is actually in the spec and because of an incomplete spec there is no obvious solution which will not risk breaking a lot of software.On the positive side, the vuln can only be exploited by someone on the network path (it is a man-in-the-middle attack), which...
- Tags: NETWORKING, SECURITY, Web, zero-day bug
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Nsauditor 1.9.6 (Windows)
- Nsauditor Network Security Auditor is a network security software and vulnerability scanner that allows auditing and monitoring network computers for possible vulnerabilities, checking network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack it and create a report of potential problems that were found. Nsauditor is a complete...
- Tags: Network, Auditing, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Nsasoft, Nsauditor Network Security Auditor, Nsauditor, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- Motorola Droid gets official on Verizon; arrives Nov. 6 for $199
- I'm excited...I'll want to play with one at the store first and my VZW contract isn't up for renewal until April, so I may end up having to wait to get the $199 price, but I'm very excited that Verizon finally has what appears to be an "iPhone class" smartphone...
- Tags: Smart phones, Motorola Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Android Market, Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, phone
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- Will a flu pandemic really bring down the Internet?
- Is the last bulleted list a joke??That last bulleted list is a joke. It worships a model, and is not the best tool for the job.Keep in mind through all this:-The problem is going to be network congestion. Therefore steps should be taken to [b]REDUCE[/b] network usage."Monitor your VPNs. Make...
- Tags: NETWORKING, H1N1 flu, network, marketing, network congestion, flu, Internet
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- News Corp. prepares to destroy more online value
- Finally Good PointsYou may have wanted to mention that comcast wanted to buy out 51 percent and then charge. Maybe they are delaying the inevitable but a reverse scenario? Due to sites like Hulu and other I and other have not paid for cable or satellite for over 3 years....
- Tags: OpenOffice, Piracy, Blogging, Network technology, Hulu, News Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-26
- xB Browser 2.9.4.28 (Windows)
- The main advantage compared to other anonymous Web browsers is that xB Browser requires no configuration or technical knowledge in order to achieve anonymity. xB Browser is open-source so you can feel safe knowing what goes into our code. Additionally, it is even portable on a USB stick so you...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cookie, XeroBank, xB Browser
- Software downloads 2009-10-24
- Less than 24-hours on and a potential Windows 7 Achilles' heel surfaces
- 3 Words for you...Windows Live Essentials...Saves on bloat?It was nothing to do with that. Microsoft have said that they unbundled a lot of things from the OS build as it allowed for easier and more frequent updates.Good point.I use Hotmail but also use Live Mail on my own machines as...
- Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Operating systems, Groupware, E-mail providers, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Windows Mail, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-10-23
- Windows 7 security default worries experts
- How many Windows 7 does it take...How many dribble articles about Windows 7 canthere be in one week.I heard Windows 7 is now helping the economy andit has changed global warming to global cooling.So the polar bears are now SAFE!!! Way to go Windows 7 it is like the messiah...
- Tags: Operating systems, Ubunutu, Microsoft Windows 7, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Win7
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- 'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases
- nonsenseanybody who is truly concerned about security will have set the BIOS to require a password at boot...and will set 'boot from USB' to 'Disabled'.Can't you password protect from even booting up?I assume we are talking about business class laptops.InterestingPhysical security is paramount - especially when it comes to data...
- Tags: Notebooks, maid, BIOS, laptop computer, USB, Evil Maid, hard drive, Evil, attack
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- 'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases
- Security researcher Joanna Rutkowska has released a PoC proof of concept of a keylogger that is capable of logging TrueCrypt's disk encryption passphrase enabling the attacker to successfully decrypt the hard drive's content. Dubbed, the 'evil maid' attack due to its 'plug-and-exploit' functionality requiring 1-2 minutes for...
- Tags: Disk, Passphrase, USB, Laptop Computer, Attack, TrueCrypt, Hotel Room, Mobile Proximity Alarm, Notebooks, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- Commonwealth fined $100k for not mandating antivirus software
- According to a recently published SEC cease-and-desist order, the Commission has recently fined Commonwealth Financial Network $100,000, for not mandating antivirus software on the computers of its representatives, leading to a security incident which took place in November 2008, allowing the cybercriminal behind the attack to place eighteen unauthorized purchase...
- Tags: Software, Electronic Banking, Antivirus Software, Commonwealth Financial Network, Banking, Security, Viruses And Worms, Financial Services, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- AT&T to FCC: Close loopholes and write rules that apply to Google, too
- AT&T has taken off the boxing gloves in its fight with Google over the Google Voice service and proposed Net Neutrality rules. In a letter to the FCC PDF this week, AT&T went on the attack to portray Google as a big powerful company that's trying to fool the FCC...
- Tags: FCC, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., Net Neutrality, Federal Government, Telephony, Telecommunications, Government, Networking, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-10-15
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