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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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Complete and Scalable Access Management sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper takes a look at the current state of identity and access management highlighting the way mobile and social computing are impacting these technologies. Learn why a platform approach to access management is the best way to meet your organization's needs. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Achieve secure mobile access to enterprise applications sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This brief resource highlights a mobile and social access management platform that offers secure mobile access to enterprise applications by leveraging your existing back-end identity management infrastructure. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Give your users mobile freedom with improved identity management sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights an integrated, secure and highly scalable identity management system that allows organizations to enable their users to make the most of mobile devices and cloud applications. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Building a Web Security Architecture: Physical Appliance, Virtual Appliance, SaaS, or Hybrid - ESG sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This paper will walk you through the challenges of building a web security architecture, and provide information that may help you find the right deployment model in light of today's most pertinent security considerations. Read on to learn more. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Services \| Web Services Architecture \| Web Services Security

Oracle Mobile and Social Service: The Next Step in IAM sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: As cloud computing, mobile computing and social computing infiltrate the enterprise, an "identity explosion" is occurring – one which requires a new IAM strategy. This whitepaper explores the next steps in IAM and how to keep your enterprise safe. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking

How a DNS Firewall Helps in the Battle Against Advanced Persistent Threat and Similar Malware sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: Uncover the role a DNS firewall can play in your security strategy for reducing loss of data due to stealthy advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other malware attacks. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 24 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Domain Name Systems \| Email Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

A Database-specific Firewall Approach and SIEM solution sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This resource offers a profile of a product that combines threat blocking with comprehensive audit data consolidation to provide a database-specific firewall approach and SIEM solution that supports the entire stack around the database. Read on to learn more. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Information Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

HP TippingPoint Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a next generation intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) engineered to be an agile and upgradeable engine that will protect your network against present and future threats. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Software \| Networking \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Insecurity of Privileged Users - Global Survey of IT Practitioners sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This study, conducted by Ponemon Institute, examines the risks inherent in poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to uncover the key findings and what can be done to minimize risk. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Stay Informed on Mobile Security: Mapping an Ecosystem of Risk sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights the various considerations for defending mobile applications — from the mobile application architecture itself to the myriad of testing technologies needed to properly assess mobile applications risk. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Gartner Magic Quadrant 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: 22 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

SANS Mobility BYOD Security Survey sponsored by HP sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: The SANS Mobility/BYOD Security Survey asked more than 500 IT pros about the use of mobility in their organization and the levels of policies/controls they had in place to mitigate potential risks. View now to learn how your peers are handling the mobility wave. Posted: 22 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Security Intelligence for a Faster World sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This resource explores how a new security information and event management (SIEM) system provides the unparalleled protection your organization needs to face the risks of big data. Posted: 22 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| IT Management \| Log Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Securing Your IT Infrastructure with SOC/NOC Collaboration sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Get help seamlessly integrating log management into IT operations to effectively integrate SOC and NOC, empowering your organization to effectively manage your IT infrastructure while simultaneously ensuring its security. Posted: 22 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Security \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| ITIL \| Log Management \| Network Management \| Network Operations Centers \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Advanced Identity Tracking for Social Networking Sites sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This resource details the methods used to assist social networking sites in identifying online predators and thwarting potentially serious attacks. View now to learn more! Posted: 22 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Hackers \| Identity Management \| Internet Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Web Identities \| Web Site Monitoring \| Web Site Monitoring Software

Build Your IT Security Business Case sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: Explore the latest risks organizations today are facing (and how to combat them) and learn about new integrated security platforms available that will help you improve security while enabling many new technologies that advance the enterprise. Posted: 19 Apr 2013 \| Published: 19 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Cybersecurity \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Magic Quadrant for Intrusion Prevention Systems sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: View this white paper to gain a key understanding on stand-alone IPS products and capabilities. It outlines the strengths and weaknesses of various vendors and what you should look for when you're searching for an IPS. Posted: 19 Apr 2013 \| Published: 05 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Rethinking Your Enterprise Security: Critical Priorities to Consider sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, explore a sustainable approach to security designed to address the latest generation of vulnerabilities spawned from today's IT trends. Read on to access four keys to establish end-to-end security and five critical security priorities you must be aware of. Posted: 19 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Forrester: Close the Security Gap with Vulnerability Research sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn how independent vulnerability research improved companies' threat awareness and ability to update security devices quickly. Uncover more about the key findings from this study and develop a better understanding on vulnerability management. Posted: 19 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Data Governance \| Data Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Wireless (In)Security Trends in the Enterprise sponsored by AirTight Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource will help give help you understand what kind of WiFi security gaps are leaving organizations like yours vulnerable. Get this unique "hacker's eye view" on enterprise WiFi networks and learn how to secure your network today. Posted: 18 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Internet \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Illuminate Shadow IT and Securely Manage BYOX sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This resource details how to enable the flexibility of BYOX your employees need without sacrificing compliance or security. Read now to learn more! Posted: 17 Apr 2013 \| Published: 17 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Protect Your IT Systems with Next Generation Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: A comprehensive strategy for IT systems security is crucial to mitigating attacks. This resource explores the motivators behind cyber-attacks, where systems vulnerabilities reside, and the next-gen solutions that can help you achieve security success. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: IT Management \| IT Systems \| Malware \| Password Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

The Trouble Heading for Your Business 2013 sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: This resource details the current state of targeted attacks and explores why putting an effective defensive strategy in place is so critical. View now to uncover the effects of these potentially disastrous attacks and what you can do to stay protected. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Intellectual Property \| IP \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Making the Unknown Known sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are stealthier and quieter than any other attack. To mitigate this potentially disastrous risk, the time to act is now. View this resource to get help protecting your organization. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 16 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Security in the Age of Mobility sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: This resource will give you a comprehensive look at the threats that mobile users and mobile organizations face today. Learn more about data breaches, social media threats, and more. Posted: 15 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| 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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