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ALSO CALLED: Kernel Rootkits, Kernel Root Kits, Root Kits DEFINITION: A collection of software tools that enable administrator-level access to a computer or computer network. Rootkits are installed on a computer after someone has obtained user-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking a password. Once installed, it allows the attacker to mask intrusion and gain root or privileged access to the computer and, possibly, other machines on the … Definition continues below.
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Application Whitelisting: The Must Have Technology for Security and Compliance Today sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WEBCAST: In this webcast, learn ways to combat the malicious code of malware and trojans from McAfee's Stuart McClure. Gain insight into how application whitelisting, a means of providing security with less overhead without negative performance impact, can aid your compliance initiatives while not raising operational costs. Posted: 14 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 14 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Software Viruses \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Are Your Endpoints Protected? sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. VIDEOCAST: Cybercriminals are constantly seeking new ways to load data-stealing malware onto your computer. This videocast invites you to protect your business using Trend Micro Enterprise Security solutions. Posted: 27 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Data Breaches Rise in Number and Dollar Amount sponsored by ESET PODCAST: In this podcast, learn how a majority of data breaches are occurring and what companies are and aren't doing to mitigate security risks. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 09 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Data Protection Market Drivers and Channel Opportunities sponsored by Sophos Inc. VIDEO: Join Andy Briney and Chris Doggett as they provide insight into the reseller opportunities in data leak protection and endpoint security. In this videocast get answers to your biggest data leak protection reseller questions, including how a partner can differentiate themselves and what a VAR should consider when searching for a solution. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| VARs

Evolving Threat Landscape: Business Risk Analysis Methodologies in a (More) Connected World sponsored by ESET WEBCAST: All organizations must face the realities of cyber security risks. Watch this webcast for an informative examination of cyber-risk, risk analysis, and risk mitigation options. Posted: 22 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 22 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Cloud Computing \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Security \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Virus Protection

Fake Anti-Virus Products Generate $34 Million a Month sponsored by ESET PODCAST: The rise in fake anti-virus is astonishing security pros everywhere. Listen to this podcast to learn the latest information about this startling trend. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Spam \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Getting the most out of Windows 7 with enhanced security sponsored by Sophos Inc. WEBCAST: Attend this webcast to get insights into Windows 7 and find out how Sophos can help you extend protection against the increasingly complex malware threats; we can help you control your users’ environment, and most of all protect what you value. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Malware \| Microsoft Office \| Operating Systems \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Windows

Global Cybercrime and the Evolving Threat Landscape sponsored by Sophos Inc. VIDEO: The threat landscape has changed drastically, but has antivirus gotten any better? Join Graham Cluley, senior security consultant at Sophos, as he reviews the most current threats, including social networking attacks and Conficker. Find out how to thwart attacks before they occur, and learn more about the antivirus industry today. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Spam \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

How Channel Providers can Capitalize on the DLP Craze sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Securing laptops and other client hardware continues to be a challenge for end-user companies, which sets up interesting business growth opportunities for channel partners. In this podcast, find out the changes Sophos has made recently in the channel space, and how those changes may support the growth of your business. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| VARs

Improving Network Security: An Out-of-the-Box Approach sponsored by ArcSight, Inc. VIDEO: This video provides a short primer on VoIP and an attackers' objective. Posted: 11 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 11 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Network Best Practices \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Phishing \| Security \| VoIP

Innovative Endpoint Protection: Unburden Your Endpoints and Improve Flexibility sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. VIDEOCAST: Watch this videocast to see why Trend Micro's OfficeScan 10 is a valuable endpoint protection solution that provides immediate, high quality protection using cloud-client architecture. Posted: 27 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Architectures \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtualization Security \| Vulnerability Management

Layered Defenses for Web 2.0 Threats sponsored by Blue Coat WEBCAST: As Web 2.0 sites become more widespread, so does the problem of protecting your users from them. In this webinar, learn how a Secure Web Gateway helps build a critical layer of defense. This includes the creation of a community watch solution that gets a world of users working to keep your network safe. Posted: 15 May 2009 \| Premiered: 15 May 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security

Malware and Web Threats Chalk Talk sponsored by Blue Coat WEBCAST: Learn how malware and web threats leverage trust against your users plus the weaknesses of common defenses. Understand the value of a community watch providing protection in numbers as part of a layered defense. This 10 slide chalk talk defines the next generation of web gateway and remote user protection. Posted: 03 Jun 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Systems Management

Managing Your Security Has Never Been So Easy sponsored by Panda Security VIDEOCAST: This demonstration examines the features and benefits of Panda’s Managed Office Protection, a security solution for PCs and servers based on the concept of Software as a Service. Learn how this approach lets companies focus on their core business, freeing them from the management tasks and operating costs associated with traditional solutions. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Malware \| Remote Network Management \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Spyware \| SSO

Maximizing Financial Benefits: Evolving WAN Optimization To Application Delivery sponsored by Blue Coat WEBCAST: This webcast discusses how WAN optimization technology is still relevant and produces cost savings for organizations despite an evolving IT environment. Posted: 09 Jul 2009 \| Premiered: 09 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Bandwidth Management \| Malware \| Network Capacity \| Network Performance \| WAN

Over 800 Health Data Breaches in California This Year sponsored by ESET PODCAST: Listen to this episode of "The Malware Report" to find out how California is responding to the 800 data breaches that occurred in the first five months of 2009. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Threats

Podcast: Application Whitelisting: The Must Have Technology for Security and Compliance Today sponsored by McAfee, Inc. PODCAST: In this podcast learn ways to combat the malicious code of malware and trojans from McAfee's Stuart McClure. Gain insight into how application whitelisting, a means of providing security with less overhead without negative performance impact, can aid your compliance initiatives while not raising operational costs. Posted: 14 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 14 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Software Viruses \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Podcast: Global Cybercrime and the Evolving Threat Landscape sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: The threat landscape has changed drastically, but has antivirus gotten any better? Join Graham Cluley, senior security consultant at Sophos, as he reviews the most current threats, including social networking attacks and Conficker. Find out how to thwart attacks before they occur, and learn more about the antivirus industry today. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Spam \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Protection in Numbers with the WebPulse Community Watch Cloud Service sponsored by Blue Coat WEBCAST: Web malware has changed the playing field making traditional URL filtering and anti-virus solutions with daily updates less effective. Learn why and what you should change in this valuable webinar. Posted: 14 May 2009 \| Premiered: 14 May 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Regaining Control of the Corporate Network to Ensure Business Processes sponsored by Blue Coat VIDEO: Blue Coat Systems CEO Brian NeSmith discusses how the ADN brings together Application Performance Monitoring, WAN Optimization and Secure Web Gateway technologies to deliver the visibility, acceleration, and security that enables enterprises to align network resources with business goals. Posted: 16 Apr 2009 \| Premiered: 16 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| CIOs \| Malware \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| SOA \| WAN

Rethink Endpoint Security sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. VIDEOCAST: Do you think your current endpoint security solution is adequately protecting your assets? Watch this video to learn how endpoint security approaches are changing to better meet the challenges posed by clever cybercriminals. Posted: 27 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: 27 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Security and Acceleration for Remote Users: Establish Policies and Protect Against Web-Based Malware sponsored by Blue Coat WEBCAST: Learn how community watch malware cloud defense and web content ratings centralize management for governance and enable detailed reporting for visibility. This Accelerates web applications, file access and data transfers - all while increasing user productivity. Posted: 15 May 2009 \| Premiered: 15 May 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Services Security

Security in the Channel: Hot Topics in 2009 sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Over the last year, the security space has seen a doubling in malicious code and a sharp increase in preventable data breaches. In this podcast, get details on some of the hottest security issues including Windows 7 security, the adoption of Sharepoint, and the security of social networking sites. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Windows

Staying Ahead of the Threat Curve: Top Trends and Security Strategies for 2010 sponsored by netForensics WEBCAST: As security threats grow in sophistication, securing critical data is becoming more challenging. Your exposure is increased and attacks are difficult to spot. In this webcast, White House Cybersecurity Advisor Howard Schmidt discusses what lies ahead in 2010 and makes key recommendations for an optimal defense strategy. Posted: 29 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Strategies for Controlling Email Risks with Declining Budgets sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc. VIDEO: Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele discusses today's email security landscape, including trends related to inbound spam and virus, data loss prevention, email encryption, email archiving and how SaaS email security solutions can greatly reduce costs while improving security. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Email Encryption \| Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Email Security Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Threats

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