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Feb 10, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Secure Website, Web Security, Website Security, Control Internet Access, Web Site Security DEFINITION: The Open Source Hardening Project is an initiative of the United States Department of Homeland Security, created to improve the security of open source code. Because the infrastructure of the Internet, financial institutions and many other critical systems in the U.S. run on open source software, the security of these applications is crucial.Participants in the project were given grants from Homeland … Definition continues below.
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Escalating Targeted Web and Email Attacks sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: Today's cybercriminals are more dangerous and sophisticated than ever before, launching more targeted attacks for bigger payoffs. And with new emerging technologies, also come new ways of exploitation. In this resource, explore the growing issue of targeted web and email threats and discover a unique approach to mitigating them. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Email Threats \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

M86 Security Labs: Threat Predictions 2012 sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: The 2011 threat landscape was dominated by three forceful trends – targeted attacks, social media threats and mobile malware. What does 2012 have in store for organizations and users? This report, prepared by experts at M86 Security Labs, explores the top 10 Web and email security predictions for this year. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Threats \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Global Threat Report December 2011 sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Stay informed about the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today. This special December 2011 Global threat report offers a review of what we’ve seen throughout the year, including the essential Top Ten Threats lists of 2011. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Ten Ways to Dodge CyberBullets: Reloaded sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper, ESET research teams revisit their top ten list on what people can do to protect themselves against malicious activity, and offers key advice based on today’s changing environments, while still applying the basic principles. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Security Predictions for 2012 sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This pivotal resource offers valuable insight into 7 security predictions for the coming year, as well as ways in which your organization can prepare for whatever lurks on the horizon. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

The four rules of complete web protection sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: As an IT manager you’ve always known the web is a dangerous place. But with infections growing and the demands on your time and budget rising, it’s time to revisit your strategy. This whitepaper discusses the major web threats and provides four rules to help you stay protected. When you follow them, these rules will also save you time and money. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Why web security is best served in the cloud - Move protection to where the threats are sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the next generation of web security offerings. View now to explore the business drivers for cloud-based computing, the dynamic nature of today’s web-based threats, what type of attacks organizations see most prevalently, advantages of cloud-based solutions over in-house deployments and more. Posted: 10 Nov 2011 \| Published: 10 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Internet Security \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud: See how next generation device identification can result in fewer chargebacks, lower costs, and more revenue. Posted: 08 Nov 2011 \| Published: 08 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Session hijacking September 2011: How to protect your customers and your corporate data sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the findings of a Computing survey that studied how decision makers viewed the threats posed by Firesheep and other hijacking attackers and what they did to mitigate them. View now to discover the key implications of these threats for corporate data security as well as customers and end users of websites. Posted: 27 Oct 2011 \| Published: 27 Oct 2011 TOPICS: HTTPS \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

Do customers trust your website? sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: Computing conducted a survey to investigate what IT decision makers looked for when assessing the security of their websites. This paper features a detailed discussion of key findings and the implications for those trying to retain a competitive edge in a challenging online market place. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 25 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

CW+: Quocirca report: Digital Britain – opportunities and risks for UK businesses sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Digital Britain is the UK government’s strategic vision for the UK digital economy. While social inclusion and rights protection are major themes, the plans will also have a significant impact on businesses. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Security \| Security \| Social Computing \| Social Networking

Stopping Fake Antivirus: How to Keep Scareware off Your Network sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper provides insight into where fake antivirus comes from and how it is distributed, what happens when a system is infected with fake antivirus, and how to stop this persistent threat from infecting your network and your users. Posted: 04 Oct 2011 \| Published: 04 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Internet Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Simple Cloud Identity Management (SCIM) sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: The Simple Cloud Identity Management (SCIM) specification is designed to simplify cloud-based identity management, making it more convenient and cost-effective for users to move into, out of and around the Cloud. This white paper will show use cases that are mapped onto the appropriate pieces of the SCIM specification set that support them. Posted: 14 Sep 2011 \| Published: 14 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Internet Security \| SAML \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| SSO

Security as a Service: Business Decision Factors sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security attacks directly impact the business, in the form of financial losses, data theft, and more. This research report underscores the business value of IT security and differentiates between SaaS and on-premise solutions. Access statistical findings from your peers and discover what you should look for if you decide to adopt SaaS technology. Posted: 29 Jul 2011 \| Published: 29 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Internet Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

The Critical Need to Secure the Web in Your Company sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses key issues of web security and the need for organizations to implement robust Web security processes and technologies – namely, a secure Web gateway. This document was sponsored by a leading provider of Web security solutions, Webroot Software. Information on the company is provided at the end of this white paper. Posted: 04 Nov 2010 \| Published: 04 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Web Protocols \| Web Services

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INTERNET SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … Security: Stanford University ($841,276), Coverity ($297,000) and Symantec ($100,000). Stanford and Coverity collaboratively developed Prevent, an automated system for scanning submissions from open source programmers to popular projects. Vulnerabilities found are documented in a database for the development community. Coverity employs a rating system called the "Scan Ladder" to rank projects on a progressive track to security certification. Symantec's role is to test out Scan in the proprietary software that they work with and to provide security expertise.Homeland Security lists the Department's …
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