A New Approach to Defeating Spam
[ Source: Abaca Technology Corporation ]
March 2008-
This white paper describes the problems caused by spam, the techniques spammers use to circumvent conventional anti-spam solutions, and the new paradigm Abaca has developed to combat spam.
Encryption Methods for Protecting Data
[ Source: Bosanova Q3 Storage Security Encryption ]
January 2008-
Encryption is a tool that may be used in a centralized data pool in a tape environment. It is not a panacea; improper implementation and use of data encryption may only provide an illusion of security. Inadequate understanding of encryption applications and data encryption could deter the utilization of other required protection techniques. However, with proper management controls, adequate implementations specifications and applicable usage guidelines, data encryption will not only aid in protection data communications ....
The Web Hacking Incidents Database 2008: Annual Report
[ Source: Breach Security ]
March 2009-
The much anticipated Breach Security Lab’s Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID) 2008 Annual Report is ready for download. The WHID project is dedicated to maintaining a record of web application-related security incidents. The WHID’s purpose is to serve as a tool for raising awareness of web application security problems and provide information for statistical analysis of web application security incidents. This year the report findings prove that no company or market sector is immune from ....
Coming To An Online Bank Near You
[ Source: Checco Services Inc. ]
February 2006-
The FFIEC has created an initiative where enterprise e-business is measured not simply by corporate liability but by the protection of the enterprise customer. Although the guidance may be missing a legislative bite, it is prudent for the financial institutions to plan an implementation path for multifactor online authentication within this fiscal year. The use of keystroke biometrics along with proper access control policies, logging, and auditing can create a cost-efficient and truly reasonable ....
Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers
[ Source: Citrix ]
July 2008-
Gartner summarizes its view on Application Delivery Controllers, evaluates strengths and weaknesses of solutions, and provides Magic Quadrant reporting for a quick comparison across all vendors. Learn from Gartner how you can benefit from an all-in-one device that delivers the highest levels of availability, performance and security
Unraveling Web Malware
[ Source: FireEye ]
September 2009-
There has been a rapid rise in the use of web blended threats to exploit client browsers and operating systems. These can lead to infection by bots which can be controlled remotely. Eleven percent of the world’s computers are enmeshed in at least one botnet and 72% of corporate networks with more than 100 computers have an infection.
Obfuscated code and encrypted exploits are increasing in prevalence. The point of these exploits is to ....
Website Security Tests Protect Against Application Vulnerabilities
[ Source: GamaSec GamaScan Website Security Scan ]
May 2008-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) can protect websites against application vulnerabilities with simple, easy-to-use, and affordable service. Firewall, Intrusion prevention and Detection System (IDS/IPS) are not enough to protect your Website against today's application vulnerabilities.
Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
February 2007-
Hacking, cracking, and cyber crimes are hot topics these days and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your organization's threat level. The first step is to understand what risks, threats, and vulnerabilities currently exist in your environment. The second step is to learn as much as possible about the problems so you can formulate a solid response. The third step is to intelligently deploy ....
Risk Management: Bridging Policies and Procedures - Fundamental Security Concepts
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
October 2008-
One thing that security professionals know is that security is about processes, not about the technology. The key to security is to match the technology to the process, but you have to know the process first. Policies and procedures are the requirements, and risk management is the bridge between the two. Collectively, they are the road maps that lead to effective and efficient security designs. This white paper covers the basics of risk management in ....
Security on a Budget
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
April 2009-
Security is expensive, but not having security is even more expensive. Preventing damage from malicious attackers, stopping the infestation of malware, and preventing theft and fraud is not cheap. But failing to erect adequate protections for your organization's level of known threat is not a cost-saving measure; it is simply a deferment of the cost until a later date. This white paper discusses several techniques, methods, and tools that can be implemented to save your ....