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Denial of Service Attacks
ALSO CALLED: Distributed Denial of Service Attacks, Teardrop Attacks, Denial of Service Prevention, DOSA, Packet Monkey, Attacks, DDoS Attacks, DNS Attacks, Smurfing, Denial-of-service Attack, D o S Attacks, DoS Attacks, and Smurf DEFINITION: On the Internet, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is one in which a multitude of compromised systems attack a single target, thereby causing denial of service for users of the targeted system. The flood of incoming messages to the target system essentially forces it to shut … Definition continues below.

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Remote Access: How to Maintain Security and Decrease the Burden on IT sponsored by Citrix Online - GotoMyPC WEBCAST: Posted: 03 Jul 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: There's no doubt that remote access is a great way to increase employee productivity. But what about the IT Manager who needs to set up the network, keep it secure and maintain all those remote-access accounts? Here's a bit of news... TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security

Network Management: From Reactive to Proactive Mode Using Centralized Management Tools sponsored by Stonesoft Inc. WEBCAST: Posted: 01 Jul 2008 \| When: 15 Jul 2008, 14:00 EDT (18:00 GMT) SUMMARY: Check out this webcast to learn how network management is expanding beyond simple device control to include security, compliance, and application performance. TOPICS: ITIL \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Server Virtualization

Wading Through the NAC Noise sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 30 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 30 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Listen to this expert podcast to learn about the 3 key aspects of effective NAC tools to increase the security of your company's data. TOPICS: Access Control \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security

Deploying the NAC Solution sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 30 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 30 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this expert podcast for tips on effectively structuring your organization's NAC deployment project for maximum effectiveness. TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

The Evolution of Endpoint Security sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 30 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 30 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this expert podcast to learn about the pros and cons of endpoint security integration and get tips for deploying these solutions. TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Information Technology End Users \| Malware \| Network Security

Server virtualization: Threats and countermeasures sponsored by Apani WEBCAST: Posted: 12 Jun 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: In this webcast, we'll take you behind the scenes in virtualization security research so you can see what challenges the next several years will bring. TOPICS: Application Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Virtualization

Protecting Agency Data from Loss or Theft sponsored by Lumension Security PODCAST: Posted: 10 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: In this podcast we will learn how threats to sensitive data have evolved and best practices for defining a sound data protection process. TOPICS: Data Security \| Internet Security \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Threats \| Software Upgrades \| Windows Security

Endpoint Security Best Practices for Complying with FDCC Standards sponsored by Lumension Security PODCAST: Posted: 10 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Listen to this podcast and learn about the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) mandate, aimed at improving endpoint security for government agencies. TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Threats \| Windows Vista \| Windows XP

QuickTour Demo: Key Differentiators between MicroStrategy and Cognos sponsored by MicroStrategy Incorporated WEBCAST: Posted: 09 Jun 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This tour provides an overview of MicroStrategy platform's uniquely powerful enterprise BI capabilities and illustrates the 12 key differentiators between MicroStrategy and Cognos. TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Dashboards \| Data Visualization Software \| Enterprise Portals \| Metadata \| Microsoft Office \| Network Security \| OLAP \| Real-time Analytical Software \| Reporting Software

PODCAST: The Hidden Challenges of Virtualization sponsored by Stonesoft Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 06 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 06 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This podcast presents the different types of virtualization and the ways in which security issues arise from this emerging form of infrastructure, along with its impact upon IT operations. TOPICS: Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Infrastructure \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization

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DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS DEFINITION (continued): … down, thereby denying service to the system to legitimate users.

A hacker (or, if you prefer, cracker) begins a DDoS attack by exploiting a vulnerability in one computer system and making it the DDoS "master." It is from the master system that the intruder identifies and communicates with other systems that can be compromised. The intruder loads cracking tools available on the Internet on multiple -- sometimes thousands of -- compromised systems. With a single command, …
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