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Feb 10, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Cyberforensics, Security Forensics, Digital Forensics, Forensic Analysis, Forensics DEFINITION: Network forensics is the capture, recording, and analysis of network events in order to discover the source of security attacks or other problem incidents. (The term, attributed to firewall expert Marcus Ranum, is borrowed from the legal and criminology fields where forensics pertains to the investigation of crimes.) According to Simson Garfinkel, author of several books on security, network forensics … Definition continues below.
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10 Current Security Threats for Individuals sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: With the constant threat of malware and hackers, businesses and individuals alike have to start taking precautions to safeguard the security of their information. Access this resource to discover the top ten current security threats and how you can protect yourself from these threats. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

10 Ways Malicious Code Reaches Your Private Network sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: As of 2010, there are nearly three million unique forms of known malicious code, and thousands of new ones are discovered daily. The risk of being infected is greater than ever. The following are 10 common ways malicious code reach your private network that you need to be aware of. Posted: 27 Jul 2010 \| Published: 27 Jul 2010 TOPICS: File Sharing Protocols \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems. Posted: 12 Dec 2008 \| Published: 12 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Security \| Operating Systems \| Routers \| Switches \| Troubleshooting

13 Infrastructure Decisions That Result In Poor IT Security sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents 13 somewhat common infrastructure decisions that can result in poor IT security. It is possible that your organization can improve its security in one or more of these areas. Take the time to assess your current security policy in each of these areas to see if there is room for refinement or improvement. Posted: 17 Dec 2010 \| Published: 17 Dec 2010 TOPICS: IT Industry \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

14 Security Policy Tips sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Every organization needs a security policy, whether it's a business of one or a multi-national corporation. In this white paper, expert James Michael Stewart reveals 14 key tips for both organizations new to security policies and those looking to tighten up their defenses. Posted: 19 May 2011 \| Published: 19 May 2011 TOPICS: IT Best Practices \| IT Governance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Work Environment

2011 IT Skills and Salary Report sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper examines that while the global economic recession of recent years has largely been replaced by a lethargic recovery, many workers continue to be impacted by job loss, reduction insalary and benefits, or job change. Posted: 20 Mar 2011 \| Published: 20 Mar 2011 TOPICS: IT Industry \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Salaries and Wages

2012 Buyers Guide to Web Protection sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies today’s most critical web threats and provides checklists for you to identify and evaluate the security capabilities you need for the best web protection. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

2012 IT Security Predictions: New Strategies and Trends in Information Technology and Security Operations sponsored by Agiliance WHITE PAPER: As new challenges continue to arise related to mobile devices, legislative pressures, social media, and the continued degradation of core security, learn 5 key predictions for strategies and trends in IT and security operations in 2012. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

3 reasons you need a workload automation solution sponsored by BMC Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Changing or consolidating job schedulers may seem daunting. However, the benefits of switching to enterprise workload automation outweigh the risks. Read how BMC can help realize goals like reduced cost, top-down visibility, improved SLAs, and a single enterprise view across all platforms. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Enterprise Applications Software \| Enterprise Computing \| Enterprise Systems \| IT Management \| Systems Management \| Systems Management Software \| Workload Automation

3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems. Posted: 28 Aug 2009 \| Published: 28 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

5 Steps to Improving Security Readiness as You Move to the Cloud sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers 5 essential best practices for improving security readiness every organization must adhere to before making a move to the cloud. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

5 steps to successful workload automation sponsored by BMC Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: A patchwork of job schedulers can cause many inefficiencies, hindering IT’s ability to serve the business. An enterprise approach solves these issues and adds new value. Five steps can take you from a costly mishmash to benefits like increased productivity, lower costs, and better service. Posted: 19 Oct 2011 \| Published: 19 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Enterprise Systems \| IT Management \| Job Scheduling Software \| Systems Management \| Workload Automation

6 Tips for Choosing a UTM Solution sponsored by Astaro WHITE PAPER: Organizations today are replacing multiple, outdated and costly security appliances with a more simplified, single unified threat management (UTM) solution. Which one is best for your business? In this paper, gain key advice on how to choose a comprehensive UTM solution. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Threats

7 Tips for AD Compliance sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Microsoft MVP Darren Mar-Elia provides best practices for leveraging native AD auditing. Then, he’ll discuss what auditors and compliance officers look for when it comes to examining your AD environment. He’ll also explore third-party alternatives to native auditing that greatly enhance AD auditing. Read this paper today. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Auditing (Finance) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Security \| Windows

8 Critical Requirements for Secure, Mobile File Sharing and Collaboration sponsored by Accellion, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the requirements - such as server-based security, data encryption, and audit trails - that secure file sharing solutions must meet in order to deliver mobile access while protecting data confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: File Sharing Protocols \| File Transfer Protocols \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Security

8 tips to ensure your server technology supports your business growth sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Servers are the workhorse of the modern business, and as IT demands increase, so your server technology needs to be able to grow and scale cost-effectively to meet future requirements. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: IT Management \| IT Managers \| Server Management

8 questions to ask about your intrusion security solution sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: In this paper, explore some of the fundamental differences between IDS and IPS and discover 8 key questions to ask your intrusion security system vendors before you commit. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management

A 3-Step Plan For Mobile Security sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource identifies unique management controls and countermeasures that will allow your organization to implement a sound mobile security strategy that will cover both corporate and personal mobile devices. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Wireless Security

A Comparative Study on Functionality, Benefits and Economics of Private Cloud Solutions sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares private cloud solutions from Microsoft and VMware by using private cloud industry standard concepts and defining the technology benefits of Microsoft private cloud solutions. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| Licensing \| Private Cloud \| ROI

A Simple Guide to the Efficient Enterprise sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: Recent technology advances in five key areas put efficiency gains on the fast track. Here's how Dell can help CIOs capitalize on virtualization, mobility management, storage optimization, cloud services, and automated IT management. Posted: 14 May 2010 \| Published: 14 May 2010 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| IT Management \| IT Services \| Mobile Workers \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Management

Accelerate time to application value sponsored by HP and Intel WHITE PAPER: HP Converged Systems are designed to deliver the business value of applications faster, more predictably, and with less risk. While other companies can deliver pieces and parts of a solution, only HP can deliver this level of innovation across the full breadth of your business demands. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 11 Nov 2011 \| Published: 11 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management

Airline IT Trends Survey sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: For the 11th year in succession, the Airline IT Trends Survey tracks the key technology trends in the airline industry. It demonstrates the role that the survey’s global benchmarks play in underlining the importance of IT within the airline industry, while also stimulating debate in boardrooms worldwide about the way ahead. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Airline Industry \| IT Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Surveys

Analyst's take: Managing IT in an economic downturn sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: As companies face the prospect of a recession, IT is even more challenged to justify and deliver value while avoiding risky projects. This is not the time to slash budgets; instead, follow a few rules to simplify decision making and focus your investment in areas that deliver the greatest return. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Business Development \| IT Management \| IT Management Services

Analyst's take: Nucleus Research's top 10 IT predictions for 2010 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: The cloud continues to drive both rapid ROI and new ISV business models. Beyond the cloud, expect 2010 to bring greater use of analytics, automation, and CRM, and a permanent shift in structural unemployment. Bid auf Wiedersehen to the vendors who still haven’t gotten it. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: IT Management \| IT Management Services

Application Brief: Secure Cloud Bridging sponsored by Vyatta Inc. WHITE PAPER: An often overlooked requirement of cloud computing is the ability to connect datacenters regardless of where they are on the globe. In this paper, discover a cloud bridging solution that enables physically separate networks to securely communicate with each other. Posted: 17 Jan 2012 \| Published: 17 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Virtual Machine Migration \| Virtualization Security \| VPN

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NETWORK FORENSICS DEFINITION (continued): … systems can be one of two kinds:"Catch-it-as-you-can" systems, in which all packets passing through a certain traffic point are captured and written to storage with analysis being done subsequently in batch mode. This approach requires large amounts of storage, usually involving a RAID system."Stop, look and listen" systems, in which each packet is analyzed in a rudimentary way in memory and only certain information saved for future analysis. This approach requires less storage but may require a faster processor to keep up with incoming traffic.Both approaches require significant storage and …
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