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May 22, 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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Blue Coat Webpulse: Stop Malnet attacks before they launch sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about a proven web defense that is aware across the web ecosystem, intelligent to identify and block malicious traffic, and so proactive it stops attacks before they're launched. Posted: 02 Apr 2013 \| Published: 02 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: View this helpful white paper to learn more about analyzing security event data in real time for effective threat management. It outlines some of the top vendors who have technologies that are designed to help collect, store, analyze and report log data. Posted: 01 Apr 2013 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| User Base \| User Experience

Best Practices: Single Sign-On Drives Productivity, Security, and Adoption When Used with EHR at The Johns Hopkins Hospital sponsored by Imprivata WHITE PAPER: This case study examines how Johns Hopkins Hospital implemented single sign-on technology to improve access to clinical applications while eliminating password confusion and time-wasting – all while meeting HIPAA requirements for access and authentication. Read now to learn how they did it. Posted: 29 Mar 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| Health Care Software \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Medical Practice Management \| Medical Records Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Mobile Security Challenge Emerges sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This white paper from Bluecoat explores the new security challenges mobility trends are creating, and how security must change to meet them. Posted: 27 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Security \| Security Threats

Top Five Considerations for a BYOD Policy sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This solution brief outlines the top five risks to plan for before you implement a BYOD initiative. Posted: 26 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Bandwidth Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Capacity \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

25 Years of Vulnerabilities: 1988-2012 sponsored by Sourcefire WHITE PAPER: What has been the most important type of vulnerability in the last 25 years? What percentage of total vulnerabilities did this represent? Which browser truly had the most critical vulnerabilities? Get the answers to these questions and more based on analysis of the last 25 Years of Vulnerabilities: 1988-2012. Posted: 26 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows Security

Benefits of Hybrid Security Architecture - ESG sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This ESG white paper from BlueCoat looks at the benefits a hybrid approach can bring to security architecture. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Software as a Service

Secure Web Gateway Buyers Guide sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This white paper from BlueCoat acts as a buyer's guide, designed to help you determine the key areas you should focus on during your search for the best Secure Web Gateway solution. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Next Generation Firewall Product Analysis sponsored by Sourcefire WHITE PAPER: NSS Labs recently tested the Sourcefire FirePOWER™ 8250 appliance against their benchmarks for Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology. View this resource to see exactly how Sourcefire excelled in the industry's most rigorous NGFW testing available to date. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 22 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Phishing 2.0: Why Phishing is Back as the No.1 Web Threat, and How Web Security Can Protect your Company sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Phishing was once thought to be receding to the status of a minor threat to organization, access this resource to discover the truth about new emerging phishing threats. Posted: 20 Mar 2013 \| Published: 20 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Phishing \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

DDoS Malware sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover all you need to know about distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and tools – from BroBots to BlackEnergy – and the symptoms your network will feel to properly react to deviations and outages and reduce the effects of an attack. Posted: 20 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL \| TCP

Closing the Circle: How to Get Manageable Endpoint, Mobile Device and Web Security Together sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper that discusses how to get manageable endpoint, mobile device and web security all together to better protect your business. Posted: 20 Mar 2013 \| Published: 20 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Building a Business Case for Identity Management sponsored by SailPoint Technologies WHITE PAPER: Make a compelling case to your executives to get the resources you need for a complete IAM program. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Audit Trails \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Risk Management \| ROI \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Secure Mobile access to Corporate Applications sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: This resource outlines a strategy that balances bring-your-own-device (BYOD) with security, giving your mobile workforce the access to corporate web apps that they need without sacrificing security in the process. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Web Application Security

Secure iPhone access to Corporate Applications sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Today's workers are demanding access to corporate applications from their personally-owned mobile devices. This resource describes a strategy that gives your workers the mobile access they need without sacrificing security in the process. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Web Application Security

Enabling Business Beyond the Corporate Network: Secure Solutions for Mobility, Cloud and Social Media sponsored by Zscaler WHITE PAPER: Uncover details about a single solution that can help you overcome the security risks inherent to user mobility, cloud applications, and social media. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 15 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Security \| Email Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| VPN

Defeating Cyber Threats Requires a Wider Net sponsored by Arbor Networks WHITE PAPER: In this resource, learn why a restricted net of information and analysis drastically weakens your network security efforts, and discover how the right threat intelligence strategy can help you effectively cleanse your networks of malicious and unwanted traffic. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Integrated Approaches to Optimizing Security in the Financial Sector sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Discover how an integrated risk management solution that uses network and web application firewall security can help your financial institution prevent losses, operational disruption, brand damage, and data loss. Posted: 14 Mar 2013 \| Published: 14 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Inventory Management \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| VPN

DDoS Prevention Appliance Report Excerpts sponsored by Arbor Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn about distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) prevention appliances, the market for such products, the driving calling for their adoption, and much more! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

How Cloud-Based Mobile Device Security Streamlines Data Protection sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover why cloud-based security offers superior data protection in today's mobile workplace. Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 13 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Okta On‐Demand Identity And Access Management Service sponsored by Okta WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover Forrester Research's take on one particular identity and access management solution that is helping organizations achieve higher productivity and better security. Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| IT Management \| IT Services \| Productivity \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Secure By Design: Building Identity-based Security into Today’s Information Systems sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Consult this white paper to learn how you can improve your IT strategy. As the number of IT security incidents increases, businesses must begin to invest in information security and IT risk management. Find out how you create a security technique that is built-in to your company's structure by reading this resource. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 11 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SOA

Empowering Security and Compliance Management for the z/OS RACF Environment using IBM Tivoli Security Management for z/OS sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Learn more about how you can improve mainframe security by consulting this white paper. Find out how to combine mainframe data from other operating systems, applications, and databases in order to provide the ability to capture comprehensive log data and better interpret data. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 11 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Center Management \| Database Management \| Database Management Software \| Database Security \| Databases \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Tolly Test Report: IBM Security Network IPS GX7800 Comparative Efficacy and Performance Evaluation sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you gain an understanding of the comparative efficacy and performance of different intrusion prevention system (IPS) solutions. Read on to discover the findings of IPS product tests. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Get actionable insight with security intelligence for mainframe environments sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: View this white paper to learn more about the importance of alerts with enterprise security. Find out how you can deliver integrated threat analysis, real-time alerts, and audit consolidation to manage today's growing threats. This resource discusses how you can enhance security without increasing overhead. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 08 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

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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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