FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security
[ Source: Internet Security Systems ]
January 2008-
Threats and attacks against information systems are on the rise. Internet Security Systems (ISS) and other security companies are now identifying more than 150 new viruses, Trojans, bots and vulnerabilities each week. Attacks launched by dangerous adversaries are targeting information systems globally, including federal systems, to inflict irreparable damage and ultimately threaten the nation’s security. This white paper provides an overview of the Federal Information Security Management Act legislation and discusses how ISS strategic approach ....
XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) Introduction
[ Source: V.A.P.T. ]
April 2008-
In this Whitepaper, we will cover the outline of how to prevent XSS attacks, how they work, and why they are so successful. Take a look at why this attack is so popular and how it affects some of the largest corporations in the world.
Trends in Information Security: A CompTIA Analysis of IT Security and the Workforce
[ Source: CompTIA ]
September 2008-
As global trends of workforce mobility and decentralization put a greater strain on IT security infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly more complex for corporate IT departments to safeguard information. More than ever before, firms are using diverse devices to exchange information faster and over longer distances, and the growing use of technologies supporting this trend - such as handheld devices or voice over IP – gives rise to new risks. As a result, corporate IT ....
State of Internet Security: Protecting the Perimeter
[ Source: Webroot ]
October 2008-
Protecting the Perimeter is quickly becoming a critical point of protection for today’s business. Many fundamental business activities - marketing, advertising, customer support, research - are Web dependent. Making the Web the number one delivery method for malware which poses a significant security challenge to businesses of all sizes.
In this State of the Internet Security Webroot delivers the results of its survey of Web security decision makers in the US, ....
Research Paper: VIPRE Takes a Bite Out of Bloatware
[ Source: Sunbelt Software ]
January 2009-
Protect your servers, workstations and networks with security software that won’t slow you down.
Preventive antivirus and antispyware packages are “must haves” in today’s networking environments. No company from the smallest business with 10 users up to the largest enterprise with 100,000+ employees is immune from the security threats posed by rogue code – which include viruses, Trojans, bots, zombies, spyware, spam and blended malware. The threats have become more sophisticated, pervasive and pernicious ....
Zscaler Explains Its In-The-Cloud Service
[ Source: Zscaler ]
August 2008-
Most of today’s security products—such as firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS—protect corporate networks and servers from threats coming from the Internet. Newer threats, such as bots, phishing, and malicious active content, target end users accessing Internet resources and infect corporate networks. Other than deploying caching and URL filtering products, corporations have done very little to inspect user-initiated traffic and protect their users. Web 2.0 applications, such as social and business networking, create both ....
It's Time to Fix The Firewall
[ Source: Palo Alto Networks ]
June 2009-
For the last 15 years, port-blocking firewalls have been the cornerstone of enterprise network security. But much like a stone, they’ve stood still in the face of rapidly evolving applications and threats. It’s no secret that modern applications and threats easily circumvent the traditional network firewall – so much so that enterprises have deployed an entire crop of “firewall helpers” to help try to manage applications and threats, which has only increased cost and complexity ....
6 Important Steps to Evaluating a Web Filter
[ Source: St. Bernard Software ]
November 2009-
Determining the best Web filter for your organization can be difficult with so many choices on the market. IT Professionals know that there’s more to choosing a solution than looking at a few features and comparing prices. Other considerations may be just as important but you may not be aware of their significance. This informative guide discusses the critical considerations you need to make before you decide, and also, how thoroughly analyzing your options can ....