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May 26, 2012

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Social Engineering
DEFINITION: Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which an individual lies about his identity or purpose to obtain privileged data about another individual. A pretexter may then use this data to engage in identity theft or corporate espionage. Pretexting may be employed by telephone or email, through customer service instant messaging or a company Web site. A pretexter may use a variety of strategies … Definition continues below.
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Symantec Internet Security Threat Report: Trends for 2011 sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This threat report takes a thorough look back at the most significant threats, trends and outright attacks of the year that was. Read now for helpful tips and best practices for keeping your confidential information safe. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 25 May 2012 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Beyond Spam - Email Security in the Age of Blended Threats sponsored by EdgeWave WHITE PAPER: In this paper, explore the new threat reality, including the tactics and designs cyber criminals are using today and uncover some of the next generation technologies that can help mitigate these threats. Posted: 12 Mar 2012 \| Published: 12 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Email Filtering \| Email Security \| Email Threats \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam

12 Steps to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Success sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This essential resource outlines 12 steps to a secure and managable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Find out how you can leverage the advantages of IT consumerization while mitigating the risks. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

GFI VIPRE® Antivirus Business Provides Superior Malware Protection for South Louisiana Community College sponsored by GFI VIPRE WHITE PAPER: After a crippling Conficker worm attack, South Louisiana Community College decided to scrap their current anti-malware product and replace it with GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business. View now to explore how they were able to gain better visibility and protection without sacrificing network resources. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Securing SCADA: Overview, Risks, and Mitigation sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: This resource explores how SCADA systems have inherent vulnerabilities that can be best resolved by adhering to security best practices, and how network security solutions can be used to mitigate the risk to SCADA systems Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| SCADA \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

7 Keys to Success for Managing a Business-Critical Cloud with Confidence sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Need a few tips on how to manage your cloud infrastructure? Here are seven best practices that will keep your business-critical cloud environment up and running. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management

HP Service Health Analyzer: Decoding the DNA of IT performance problems sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper discusses the tools you need for assessing the health of your organization’s IT in real-time. Read on to discover how predictive analytics plus real-time service models are combined for powerful metric abilities for analyzing and preventing IT disasters. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| Model Driven Architecture \| Predictive Analytics

RSA 2012 CYBERCRIME TRENDS REPORT ,The Current State of Cybercrime and What to Expect in 2012 sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: 2011 brought new awareness to cybercrime with the rise of advanced threats as witnessed worldwide; and it doesn’t look like cybercrime is slowing down. The RSA AFCC developed a set of predictions on what to expect in the coming year. View now to uncover the top six (6) cybercrime trends to help you prepare for the next wave of threats. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Fraud Protection \| Information Security \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

EMA- Making Your Investment in an Executive Dashboard Count: What to Look For and Why sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: The right Executive Dashboard can be one of the most catalytic investments an enterprise makes, if you chose the right one. Access this informative white paper to discover who is using Executive Dashboard and why, what design points every CIO should consider, the financial benefits those using Executive Dashboard are witnessing, and more. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Process Management \| Dashboards \| IT Best Practices \| IT Management \| IT Service Management

FIVE REASONS TO STAY CURRENT WITH TERMINAL EMULATION sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the top five reasons to stay current with terminal emulation. Discover how your organization can protect against downtime and make migrations much less expensive. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Downtime \| High Availability \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Terminal Emulation Software

SOCIAL ENGINEERING DEFINITION (continued): … to obtain personal information. In one scenario, for example, the pretexter might call an individual claiming affiliation with a bank, survey firm or credit agency. In another scenario, a pretexter might claim to be a customer, client or employee of a company to gain access to phone or electronic records. After establishing trust with the targeted individual, the pretexter might ask a series of questions designed to gather key individual identifiers (like social security numbers, mother's maiden name, place or date of birth, or account numbers) under the guise of needing to confirm the individual's …
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