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Feb 9, 2012

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DEFINITION: A honey pot is a computer system on the Internet that is expressly set up to attract and "trap" people who attempt to penetrate other people's computer systems. (This includes the hacker, cracker, and script kiddy.) To set up a honey pot, it is recommended that you:Install the operating system without patches installed and using typical defaults and optionsMake sure that there is no data on the system … Definition continues below.
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Malware Predictions for 2012 sponsored by ESET PODCAST: 2011 introduced an onslaught of advanced threats, with malware authors deploying more sophisticated technologies to exploit systems and steal valuable information, while generating immense revenue. In this short podcast, an ESET researcher discusses the issues faced in 2011 and offers predictions of what is in store for 2012. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Rootkits \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Wireless Security

The Cyber Savvy CEO: Getting to grips with today’s growing cyber-threats sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: The recent surge in cyber attacks has forced organisations to align cyber security efforts across all of their operations, rather than focusing on IT, but CEOs now need to take the lead in protecting their organisations, this report from PwC argues. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CEOs \| CIOs \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Hackers \| Security \| Surveys

Hacking Back in Self-Defense: Is It legal? Should It Be? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The risk of being hacked is one that all businesses face. There is only so much that defensive and preventative security measures can do to protect your business. But what if you could hack the hacker? This white paper presents a radical solution for protecting your network. Posted: 06 Dec 2011 \| Published: 06 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

10 Current Security Threats for Individuals sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: With the constant threat of malware and hackers, businesses and individuals alike have to start taking precautions to safeguard the security of their information. Access this resource to discover the top ten current security threats and how you can protect yourself from these threats. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Security Log Analysis: Saving the World, One Company at a Time sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Having a security log monitoring process in place can help your organization detect intrusions before they happen or minimize the damage of attacks. Access this exclusive resource for 10 tips to an effective security monitoring process. Posted: 29 Sep 2011 \| Published: 29 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Database Security \| Hackers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

PortalGuard: Strengthening Authentication to Adapt to Changing Circumstances™ sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: PortalGuard is a password authentication and security solution that allows end-users to authenticate and manage a portal password directly from a Web browser, while providing administrators with functionality to meet or exceed their security objectives. Posted: 26 Aug 2009 \| Published: 26 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Indexing (Information Management) \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management Software \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices

The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Malware \| Microsoft Certified Professional \| Microsoft Certified Solution Developer \| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer \| Microsoft Certified Trainer \| Microsoft Office \| Microsoft Operations Manager \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Worms

How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| HTTP \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Routers \| Routing \| Routing Protocols \| Security Threats \| VPN \| VPN Software \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone Hardening-- Part I sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper presumes that your enterprise already has a data network security policy in place. It examines the many different settings that are available to help secure the Cisco IP Phones from potential hacker attacks, and it looks at a selection of Cisco secure infrastructure technologies that are especially useful for protecting voice systems. Posted: 01 May 2009 \| Published: 01 May 2009 TOPICS: Communications Networks \| Hackers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Policies \| Voice Communications Software \| VoIP

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HACKERS DEFINITION (continued): … A honey pot is a computer system on the Internet that is expressly set up to attract and "trap" people who attempt to penetrate other people's computer systems. (This includes the hacker, cracker, and script kiddy.) To set up a honey pot, it is recommended that you:Install the operating system without patches installed and using typical defaults and optionsMake sure that there is no data on the system that cannot safely be destroyedAdd the application that is designed to record the activities of the invaderMaintaining a honey pot is said to require a considerable amount of attention and may offer as its highest value nothing more than a learning experience (that is, you may not catch any hackers).
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