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Feb 10, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Day-zero Threats, Zero Day Threats, Internet Threats, Security Breaches, Virus Threats, Day Zero Threats, Computer Security Threats, Network Security Threats, Threat Mitigation, Network-level Threats, Network Threats, Network Level Threats, Spyware Threats, Internet Security Threats, Application Security Threats, Threat Management, Software Security Threats, Information Security Threats, Threats, Web Threats DEFINITION: Parameter tampering is a form of Web-based attack in which certainparameters in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)or Web page form field data entered by a user are changed without that user's authorization. Thispoints the browserto a link, page or site other than the one the user intends (although it may look exactly the sameto the casual observer).Parameter tampering can be employed by criminals and … Definition continues below.
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Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management sponsored by Q1 Labs WHITE PAPER: In 2011, Q1 Labs continued its rapid growth and became more visible in competitive evaluations. The QRadar appliances can be deployed as all-in-one solutions for smaller environments, or can be horizontally scaled in larger environments using specialized event collection, processing and console appliances. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Compliance reporting software \| Log Management \| Network Event Correlation \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

2011 Cyber Risk Report sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: This report offers an in-depth analysis into key vulnerabilities that exist in Web applications today and the attacks that are exploiting those weaknesses. In additon, explore effective mitigation and risk management strategies that will also help address key business objectives including customer privacy concerns, compliance, and more. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cross-Site Scripting \| Cybersecurity \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

The McAfee Formula for Network Security Success sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: In order to effectively protect next-generation networks against today’s rapidly evolving threats, its takes innovative security solutions with sustainable threat coverage. This paper examines the strategy, investments, and innovation of McAfee’s Security Platform and uncovers how it delivers high-performance and high-accuracy intrusion prevention. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Protecting the Network Perimeter: Controlling what gets through—into and out of your organization sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: The traffic allowed to flow through the network perimeter – both good and bad – can determine the success or potential downfall of an organisation. View this paper to explore how McAfee can help protect network perimeters with a solution that enables organisations to easily, effectively, and securely manage traffic flow. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Traffic Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

McAfee Leads Criteria for Next-Generation IPS sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: Discover how to mitigate today's increasingly sophisticated attacks with next-generation intrusion prevention (IPS). View now to explore how McAfee Network Security Platform 7 and an integrated network security framework can help deliver new levels of protection. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Threats

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

The State of Cloud Based Security - Taking a Cloud-Based Approach to Security Can Improve Protection and Lower Costs sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Traditional endpoint solutions are becoming less effective as the threat environment increasingly grows more complex. However, cloud-based security may be the answer, offering an opportunity for improved security, while saving costs. View this paper to explore the current state of cloud-based security, advantages of cloud-based security, and more. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Protecting Information from Insider Threats sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: Company insiders have what outsiders don’t – trust and legitimate access. Any malicious insider has the ability to steal sensitive data and sabotage assets quickly, easily, and with greater stealth than an external attacker. In this paper, explore best practices and the security controls necessary to combat insider threat. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Internal Threats \| Network Event Correlation \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Vendor Landscape: Unified Threat Management sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: When selecting a UTM solution for your business, it’s essential to carefully weigh your options. This resource offers key insight into the UTM market and offers a comprehensive evaluation of 10 leading vendors to help you determine which solution best fits your enterprise’s needs. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

How to Protect Your Business from the Coming Malware Storm sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the direct correlation between malware and Web evolution and points out the implications of this maturity on today's small and midsize businesses. Determine how SaaS security solutions compare to on-premise alternatives and review key factors to consider when evaluating cloud providers. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

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

E Is for Endpoint: Six Security Strategies for Highly Effective IT Professionals sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

The Total Economic Impact of USA.NET SaaS Secure Messaging Solution sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of USA.NET's SaaS Secure Messaging solution on their organizations. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Security \| Email Security Software \| Email Threats \| Messaging Security \| Messaging Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

USA.net - A Broker/Dealer Secure Messaging Case Study sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a cloud-based email provider that offers unrivaled security, email archiving features, secure wireless support, email continuity services and full support for regulatory review in compliance with FINRA regulations. Posted: 19 Jan 2012 \| Published: 19 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Encryption \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Email Security Software \| Email Threats \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

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

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

Juniper Networks Mobile Security Solution sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource explores an innovative, market leading mobile security solution that mitigates the risks associated with deploying IP-based services. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: IP \| IP Networks \| Mobile IP \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Threats

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

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Think Your Anti-Virus Software Is Working? Think Again sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus offerings are no longer effective against emerging threats. This resource explores a more effective endpoint security approach, called intelligent whitelisting, which affords greater protection, productivity, and efficiency. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Ponemon Institute 2012 State of the Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines a study focused on four topics on the state of endpoint security: risk, productivity, resources and complexity. The findings are presented in this report. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

The CISOs Guide to Measuring IT Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this comprehensive white paper, learn the key steps to enhancing your security visibility so that you have a voice at the executive table and not just a seat. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CISOs \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Reducing Local Admin Exposure Through Application Whitelisting sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the many benefits of application whitelisting over the common practice of revoking end-user administrative privileges. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

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SECURITY THREATS DEFINITION (continued): … identitythieves to surreptitiously obtain personal or business information about the user.Countermeasures specific to the prevention of parameter tampering involve the validation of allparameters to ensure that they conform to standards concerning minimum and maximum allowablelength, allowable numeric range, allowable character sequences and patterns, whether or not theparameter is actually required to conduct the transaction in question, and whether or not null isallowed.Whitelisting(accepting only allowable input) is more effective than blacklisting(refusing to accept forbidden input). A Web …
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