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Jun 19, 2013

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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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3 Strategies to Protect Endpoints from Risky Applications sponsored by Dell KACE WHITE PAPER: Third-party applications are risky – are you equipped to protect your organization from them? This whitepaper outlines the top three strategies for protecting endpoints from risky apps and explains how a multi-layered approach will provide the security you need to stay safe. Posted: 17 Jun 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Presentation Transcript: Amit Yoran on 'Big Data' Security Analytics, Threat Intelligence sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: In this presentation transcript, SearchSecurity.com News Director Rob Westervelt and Amit Yoran, senior vice president of RSA and CEO of NetWitness, discuss big data analytics and what it means for the security world. View now to learn more! Posted: 14 Jun 2013 \| Published: 14 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Data Analytics \| Data Collection \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Log Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

How Malware and Targeted Attacks Infiltrate Your Data Center sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how malware and other targeted attacks infiltrate the data center, the anatomy of a targeted attack, why traditional defenses don't work, and what you need to do to stay protected. View now to learn more! Posted: 14 Jun 2013 \| Published: 14 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Information Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

The Wild, Wild West of Mobile Apps sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper addresses the trends that today's businesses need to know about and prepare for, and also offers strategies for addressing these threats effectively. Posted: 14 Jun 2013 \| Published: 14 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

Security for a Faster World sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This eBook presents a maturity model that will help you determine how secure you really are, explores five questions every CIO should be able to answer, and outlines a new approach based on intelligence gathering and research that can keep you ahead of the cybercriminals. Posted: 13 Jun 2013 \| Published: 13 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| CIOs \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Data Analytics \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Internal Threats \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Predictive Analytics \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Enabling Safe and Secure BYOD in the Enterprise sponsored by Dell KACE WHITE PAPER: Uncover details of a holistic, effective approach that will help you enable BYOD in the enterprise without compromising user needs for security or control. Posted: 12 Jun 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

Protecting Critical Business Information Beyond the Data Center sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Discover why data protection for distributed environments differs from traditional server backup and recovery strategies and view a list of considerations you should use to evaluate potential service providers to ensure you find one that best aligns with your business needs. Posted: 12 Jun 2013 \| Published: 12 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Backups \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Managed Security Services \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Is Your Business Safe From Malware and Targeted Attacks? sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: Can you keep your business safe from today's stealthiest of threats? Check out this brief yet informative resource to uncover the seven stages of a targeted attack and eight steps you can take to safeguard your organization from one. Posted: 11 Jun 2013 \| Published: 11 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

What does it take to deliver Security, Privacy and Trust at Mimecast? sponsored by Mimecast WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the processes and controls of a cloud-based email offering that provides a secure, private and trusted SaaS platform for enhanced email security, archiving and continuity. Learn more about the advanced security and access features of this technology. Posted: 10 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Business Assureance Technology Infographic sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: With Blue Coat you can deliver business continuity by protecting against threats and data loss, extend protection and policy to users in any location on any device. Posted: 07 Jun 2013 \| Published: 07 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Security Empowers Business sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This resource introduces a new model of security that focuses on business empowerment. Inside, learn how this security model can enable your organization to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, extend services, and more – all while keeping your organization safe and secure. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Business Performance Management \| CIOs \| Productivity \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Key Strategies to Capture and Measure the Value of Consumerization of IT sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: This Forrester Research report details the wide range of benefits organizations today are enjoying thanks to BYOD programs and outlines how measuring the impact on expenses, functionality, and security are crucial to success. View now to learn more! Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 31 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Deep Defender Technical Evaluation and Best Practices Guide sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper serves as a technical evaluation for McAfee Deep Defender and offers best practices for protecting yourself against stealth attacks, including developing a pilot or evaluation plan and how to approach a potential detection scenario. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Malware \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Countering the Advanced Persistent Threat Challenge with Deep Discovery sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Explore the anatomy of targeted attacks and uncover the inner workings of the APT lifecycle to better understand how to defend your organization from these detrimental threats. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Security \| Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Root Out Rootkits white paper sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn more about rootkits and how to combat them with solutions that use privileged early-load positions to unmask, block, and remove these stealth attacks. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Network Security \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Countering stealthy attacks sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you learn more about what it takes to combat stealth attacks, how to choose and effective solution, and provide links to more material concerning today’s most menacing malware threats. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Securing your Journey to the Cloud sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Organizations today need a provider they can trust to evolve security controls as systems become increasingly complex. Read this whitepaper to learn more about what is required for security in today's virtual environments. Posted: 05 Jun 2013 \| Published: 05 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Managed Security Services \| Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtualization Security \| Wireless Security

Mitigating Targeted Attacks Requires An Integrated Solution sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: The targeted attacks of today simply cannot be thwarted by the security solutions of yesteryear. Read this Forrester Research report to learn more about advanced threat mitigation and receive key recommendations that will help keep your organization safe. Posted: 04 Jun 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

McAfee Tackles the Complexities of Endpoint Security sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the myriad of enterprise endpoint threats today, and how you can conquer these difficult complexities. Posted: 04 Jun 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

West Coast Labs App control report: "McAfee Anti-Malware Custom Test" shows 100% protection sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This report examines the differing levels of protection offered by stacking various security technologies within a particular endpoint security provider's stable of products. Products tested include McAfee Application Control (MAC) 6.0.0.340 McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8.0.849, and McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.0.0.1919. Posted: 04 Jun 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

AV Test report: "Proactive Rootkit Protection Comparison Test" … shows McAfee 100% sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This report shares the finding of tests on three major AV products available on the market today. Read on and find out which of these three products can truly meet the security management needs of your organization. Posted: 04 Jun 2013 \| Published: 25 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software Viruses

Security in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Environment sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn more about security in a virtual desktop infrastructure environment. Inside, you'll find a Q&A with an industry expert as they discuss the security inhibitors to VDI, new security innovations, top considerations for selecting solutions, and more. Posted: 03 Jun 2013 \| Published: 03 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security \| Wireless Security

Preventing Security Risks in real time sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource takes an in-depth look at what your organization can do to regain your security advantage, providing helpful guidance to designing an effective security system that can proactively protect your data while also solving existing issues in real time. Posted: 31 May 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Managing Web Security in an Increasing Challenging Threat Landscape sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource offers guidance to help your organization manage web security in an increasingly dangerous threat landscape. Learn how cybercriminals are targeting web-based vulnerabilities and see what you can do to stay safe by reading on now. Posted: 31 May 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Security Across the Enterprise: Protect and Empower Your Branch Offices sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Today's branch offices rely on business-critical applications to keep the workforce as efficient as possible. But they're also vulnerable to attacks that can harm productivity and breaches that can compromise sensitive information. Successfully defending the enterprise at its branch offices requires a collaborative, defense-in-depth approach. Posted: 11 Jun 2013 \| Published: 16 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Remote Access Security \| Remote Computing \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Remote Offices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| 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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