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May 21, 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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Identity and Access Intelligence: Transforming Enterprise Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Consult this white paper to learn more about how the concepts of business IT are transforming. It describes the nature of identity and access intelligence and the factors that are behind this new and emerging aspect of security evolution. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 08 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Increase productivity and security with identity and access management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, explore new, updated techniques for complex identity management in the cloud, aimed at improving productivity and better securing privileged information. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 07 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Five Steps to Achieve Success in Your Application Security Program sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Uncover five steps that will help you build a successful application security program within your enterprise to ensure continual efficiency and protection of your business applications. Posted: 05 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Secure Application Development \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Top Ten Reasons Why SMBs Need Business-Grade Security sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: What level of protection do SMBs need? More than free or consumer-grade security software can provide. This resource details the 10 best reasons you should implement business-grade endpoint security within your SMB and describes why anything less can be devastating to your business. Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 25 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Freeware \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Open Source Software \| Patch Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| SMBs

HP Bring your own device to Healthcare sponsored by HP & Intel® WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers valuable insight for health care providers looking to harness the potential of BYOD initiatives by allowing caregivers and administrators to use their own mobile devices in a way that is secure and operationally efficient. Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 19 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| Medical Devices \| Medical Practice Management \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Risk Management for Cloud Computing sponsored by SearchCIO.com WHITE PAPER: This expert resource provides in-depth insight and risk management advice for IT leaders looking to benefit from the cloud. Read now for 20 questions that should be asked of every cloud provider, as well as well as advice for creating harmony between compliance and information security functions, and much more. Posted: 21 Feb 2013 \| Published: 21 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Backup \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Enhancing Website Security with Algorithm Agility sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn more about algorithm agility, its role in today's security landscape, and how it is helping businesses enhance online security through a more flexible, scalable approach to SSL certification. Posted: 21 Feb 2013 \| Published: 21 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSL \| SSL Accelerators

Enterprise Cloud Governance Requirements and Best Practices sponsored by ServiceMesh WHITE PAPER: Uncover the top eight enterprise requirements that are critical for large enterprises to implement to govern complex, many-to-many relationships within a cloud environment. Posted: 20 Feb 2013 \| Published: 20 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| IT Management \| Secure Application Development \| Secure Content Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SLA

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection vs. Seven Competitors sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Read on to find out if Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint protection stands up to seven competitors based on thirteen performance metrics, including memory usage, scan times, network throughput, and more. Posted: 19 Feb 2013 \| Published: 24 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Reinventing Antivirus sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: A new generation of virus protection is developing in the form of cloud-based architecture, behavior recognition, and journaling and rollback. Read this white paper and find out how these three approaches are creating a new shift in the strategy used in antivirus solutions. Posted: 18 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Endpoint Security \| Log Management \| Malware \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Future-Proofing Email Security sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Are you thinking of migrating to a cloud-based security strategy? Read this whitepaper to learn why a hybrid deployment of on-premise appliances and SaaS may be your best bet to combating email security challenges. Posted: 14 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Email \| Email Encryption \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Services \| Email Security Software \| Network Traffic Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Virtual Appliance

Small and Midsize Business Guide to Mobile Security sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: SMBs are in no way any less of a target for cyber criminals. This whitepaper outlines the key information SMB leaders and security professionals need to know about the vulnerabilities that exist today and how to keep devices, applications and data secure. Posted: 13 Feb 2013 \| Published: 13 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| SMBs \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

SIEM IT Decision Center- Checklist #3 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: Part three of SearchSecurity.com's guide to security information and event management (SIEM) systems outlines the final considerations you should make before committing to a SIEM vendor, including evaluating product benefits and tradeoffs. Read on to learn more. Posted: 12 Feb 2013 \| Published: 12 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Malware \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vendor Selection

IDC Technology Spotlight Delivering Endpoint Integration and Control sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: This Technology Spotlight explores the benefits that integrated endpoint security platforms with centralized management control offer organizations and also examines the role that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has in meeting IT needs. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Why Complexity Is IT Security's Worst Enemy sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: New requirements create complexity and extra tasks for IT to manage. Read this white paper to learn just how increasingly complex technology is causing new security challenges, and how best to address them. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Security For Virtualization, the challenge, the solution, and how to get the business on board sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: In the rush to implement virtualization, security has come a poor second. So while the business benefits are clear, the risks are less well documented and understood. Read this whitepaper to learn the risks associated with virtualization, and the options available for your security needs. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security

Hyper-Mobility Meets Security in the Corporate Environment sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: Huge amounts of valuable business-related information may be stored and processed on a mobile device, and this means that smartphones make attractive targets for criminals. Read this whitepaper to learn what you need to know about mobile security in corporate environments. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

The CISO’s Guide to Virtualization Security sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: In today's data centers, IT often virtualizes new applications and workloads by default. Virtualization is the norm; deploying a physical server is the exception. This guide describes the security challenges within virtualized environments and shows how to secure the virtual environment effectively. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtualization Security

Coping in the chaos? sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: It is no illusion that the complexity and diversity of security risks is on the rise, putting more businesses than ever at risk. Read this whitepaper to find survey analysis, discover trends, and learn more about what you need to know when it comes to security management. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Network Security Essential Guide February 2013 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: The increasing complexity of network attack methods has made it necessary to implement equally complex security tools and - more importantly - strategies. Read this Essential Guide on information security to learn more about key elements of a well-coordinated security strategy. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

Faster Scans and Better Virus Detection - Can They Do That? sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: In this informative FAQ, discover the answers to your most pressing antivirus questions. Learn if it's possible to improve virus detection without sacrificing scan speed, and discover how the cloud and behavior recognition technologies are impacting antivirus, by reading on now. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Putting Web Threat Protection and Content Filtering in the Cloud sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: In this informative white paper, discover the benefits of deploying security solutions, such as secure web gateways, in the cloud rather than on local servers and appliances. See how you can maximize security and minimize costs using a cloud-based architecture – read on to learn more. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Internet Security \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Network Security \| Remote Users \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Arbor Networks Enables DDoS Protection for Cloud Service and Hosting Providers sponsored by Arbor Networks WHITE PAPER: This resource provides insight into the latest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack trends and describes how hosting and cloud service providers can mitigate the risk of DDoS and protect their data center infrastructure and services. Read on now to learn more. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Center Management \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Hosting Services \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

The Big Data Security Analytics Era Is Here sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this informative resource, discover how new technologies and an evolving threat landscape are rendering traditional security management solutions ineffective, and learn why the age of big data security analytics is here to stay. See how you can better drive security success – read on to learn more. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| CISOs \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Security Intelligence: A Review of LogRhythm's SIEM 2.0 Big Data Security Analytics Platform sponsored by LogRhythm, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This report reviews an analysis tool that can help simplify logging and event management, allowing you to more easily separate problems and key events from normal background activity – even in the face of Big Data. Read on now to learn more. Posted: 04 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Data Governance \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| 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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