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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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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

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

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

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

Justifying a Computer Incident Response Plan sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This essential resource explores the need for effective incident response in order to reduce the costs of data breaches and mitigate risk. It also outlines best practices for creating an effective Computer Incident Response Plan (CIRP) – read on to learn more now. Posted: 07 Feb 2013 \| Published: 07 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Intrusion Detection \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

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 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

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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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