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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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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

2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,861 IT and security professionals worldwide to examine their current views on today’s evolving threat landscape and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and key findings, and find out how you compare to your peers. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Securities Industry \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

2012 Mobile Threats Report sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The 2012 Mobile Threats Report describes how mobile malware has reached a new level of maturity, and how its threats targeting smartphones and tablets are becoming a big challenge to users, enterprises, and service providers alike. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

A Guide to Branching and Merging Patterns sponsored by AccuRev WHITE PAPER: In this paper, gain a better understanding of how branching and merging patterns work and how applying them to your projects can have a profound effect on how your development team handles change management and delivers software. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Software \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools

Analyst's take: Force.com application drives faster development sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Nucleus analyzed existing Force.com application deployments and found an average of 4.9 times faster development. End customers, developers, and ISVs experience more rapid time to value, lower cost, and greater ongoing flexibility. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Software \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Web Applications Architectures \| Web Applications Management \| Web Applications Software

Anatomy of a Gh0st RAT - Know Your Digital Enemy sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The threat experts at McAfee have published an analysis describing in detail how the Gh0st RAT operates with tips on how to identify a host compromised by the RAT and how to defend against it. Posted: 06 Apr 2012 \| Published: 06 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Remote Access Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Anti-Virus Comparative: Proactive / Retrospective Test sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This test report is the second part of the August 2010 test. The report is delivered the beginning of December due to high-required work, deeper analysis and preparation of the retrospective test-set. Posted: 16 Mar 2011 \| Published: 16 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Scanners \| Security Threats \| Test Results \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Antivirus Evaluation Guide sponsored by GFI VIPRE WHITE PAPER: Having an antivirus solution is vital for any organization, so it’s important to take the time to carefully evaluate your options to ensure you make the right decision the first time around. In this resource, uncover an antivirus evaluation guide to help you make the most accurate assessment of different solutions and their capabilities. Posted: 09 May 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Avocent Universal Management Gateway - Delivering Confidence through Connection sponsored by Avocent WHITE PAPER: You need to maintain control over your data center as it expands, regardless of where it is physically located. This white paper describes a management tool that can assist you in this process by gathering real-time data, enhancing infrastructure efficiency, and more. Posted: 27 Apr 2012 \| Published: 27 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Data Centers \| Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Software \| Storage Appliances

Backup Software: Nine Must-Ask Questions sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper for 9 key questions to ask when shopping for backup software solutions. Learn how to accurately define your needs and expectations, and know what to look for to determine if a particular solution will meet them or not. Read on to learn more. Posted: 24 Feb 2012 \| Published: 24 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Backup Software \| Content Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Software \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

Barracuda's NG Firewall: Take Back Control of Your Dynamic Network sponsored by Kappa Data WHITE PAPER: Uncover the factors driving the adoption of next-generation firewalls as well as the benefits of a particular all-in-one solution that helps you with content/edge/network/application security, network deployment, traffic intelligence, and policy/network management. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Spam \| VPN \| WAN

Can Your Security Keep Up with 70,000 New Malware Strains a Day? sponsored by CenturyLink WHITE PAPER: This timely white paper takes a look at some of the year's top security trends as well as sound advice for managing the risk associated with the emerging threats brought about by the proliferation of consumer mobile devices within the enterprise. Posted: 18 Apr 2012 \| Published: 18 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Security

Cloud Computing and SaaS: A Practical Guide for Financial Professionals sponsored by Host Analytics, Inc WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at cloud-computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies and what you need to know about these emerging trends. Posted: 12 Apr 2012 \| Published: 12 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Oracle (Product) \| SaaS business intelligence \| SaaS ERP \| SAP (Product) \| Software \| Software as a Service

Customer perspectives on the benefits of a collaborative process to deliver software quality sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This Hurwitz and Associates whitepaper shares the successes, challenges and future plans of three companies - Sogeti Group, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), and Scotiabank. Posted: 11 Sep 2009 \| Published: 11 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Business Development \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Software \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Infrastructure \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Selection

Customers Achieve Extreme Performance at Lowest Cost with Oracle Exadata Database Machine sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper contains a sampling of real business results that organizations in a variety of industries worldwide have achieved by implementing Oracle Exadata. Read now to learn more. Posted: 26 Mar 2012 \| Published: 26 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Hardware \| Oracle (Product) \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing \| Scalability Testing \| Software \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers

CW+: IDC Report - How to manage documents in the enterprise sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: In recent years C-level executives in many of the world's largest and most successful organizations have been forced to introduce a wide range of cost-cutting measures as macroeconomic forces continue to create a challenging and uncertain trading environment. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Business Service Management \| Business Service Management Software \| Software \| Software Asset Management \| Software Maintenance

CW+: Manage your work more effectively with The Power of Slow sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Borrowed from the Japa nese term for “chatter,” pecha kuchahas been praised as the new way to communicate in business. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Network Infrastructure \| Software

Cybercrime Battle Basics: Online Account, Transaction and Device Protection sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: This resource explores the new reality of cybersecurity today and how to defend your company from emerging threats with integrated approaches that look beyond the firewall and single technology defenses. Posted: 08 May 2012 \| Published: 08 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Fraud Protection \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Dare-To-Compare: 7 Endpoint Security Solutions for Business sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This report presents a comparative analysis on the performance, effectiveness and usability of seven security solutions from some of the world’s largest security vendors. Posted: 16 Mar 2011 \| Published: 16 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Policy-Based Network Management \| Remote Network Management \| Security Threats

Development Testing For Agile Environments sponsored by Coverity WHITE PAPER: While Agile development is designed to increase efficiency, it can also introduce risk as testing cycles get condensed and serious bugs can get overlooked. In this whitepaper, learn how Coverity can help you assure the quality, security and safety of your code in Agile or hybrid development environments. Posted: 28 Nov 2011 \| Published: 28 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Software \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Software Maintenance \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing

Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Aim to Disrupt Your Network and Operations sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: With the increasing recurrence and sophistication of DDoS attacks on federal government networks, websites and other internet services, strong preventive measures are warranted. Read this white paper and see how leading IBM security experts can help you preempt and mitigate these malicious DDoS attacks on your federal agency. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Evolving Security: 5 Reasons to Outsource Network Security Management in Today's Threat Environment sponsored by XO Communications WHITE PAPER: Discover five reasons why outsourcing your network security management can help you combat malware, hackers, and the evolving threat landscape. Posted: 03 May 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Outsourcing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Fast and Effective Endpoint Security for Business sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how, by combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, impressive performance and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective way to protect your business’ valuable data assets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Posted: 10 Nov 2011 \| Published: 10 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Focus on Europe: The 2012 Bit9 Cyber Security Research Report sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Bit9 conducted a survey on 1,020 IT and security managers in France, Germany, Spain and the UK studying their current views on today’s emerging threats and their stance against them. View this report for a summary of the overall results and uncover key findings. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Securities Industry \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Global Threat Report January 2012: Where are the 419s of Yesteryear? sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This January 2012 Global Threat report offers information and articles on today's threat environment including the lastest list of the top 10 threats. View now to gain key insight from security researchers and experts exploring 419s, the need for need anti-virus, anti-malware or anti-spam, 2012 trends, PUAs and more. Posted: 13 Feb 2012 \| Published: 13 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Virus Protection

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