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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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Top Tips to Securing your Business Reputation sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Reputation is everything in the world of a small business. It often takes years to establish a good reputation, but unfortunately it can take far less time lose one. Read this paper to learn tips that will help you keep your reputation secure. Posted: 28 Apr 2010 \| Published: 28 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Policies \| Social Networking

Security Threat Report: 2010 sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The first decade of the 21st century saw a dramatic change in the nature of cybercrime. Hackers have evolved from teenage boys spreading graffiti for kicks and notoriety to organized, financially motivated gangs. Read this white paper for a better understanding of the history of malware and learn to craft a better, safer future for internet users. Posted: 01 Apr 2010 \| Published: 02 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Identity Theft \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Social Engineering: Hacking People, Not Machines sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Hackers are often portrayed as technical geniuses plying their trade through the use of complex computer code. But gaining access to a computer can be as simple as fooling someone into a revealing a password. Read this paper to learn more about social engineering threats and how to defend against them. Posted: 31 Mar 2010 \| Published: 31 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Passwords \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Social Networking

Beating Web Application Security Threats sponsored by Thawte Inc. EBOOK: The rapid increase in usage, development and complexity of Web applications has created new opportunities for companies that employ them and hackers who attack them. This handbook delivers up-to-date information on security threats to Web 2.0 and rich Internet applications and expert advice on how to avoid those threats. Posted: 18 Mar 2010 \| Published: 18 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Application Security \| Hackers \| Secure Application Development \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Software Viruses \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security

Managing a Growing Threat: An Executive’s Guide to Web Application Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Cyber-criminals are leveraging relatively simple application exploits to gain access to sensitive information for fun and profit. It’s more important than ever to implement secure application strategies to effectively protect your business. Read this guide to learn more. Posted: 12 Mar 2010 \| Published: 17 Dec 2007 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cybersecurity \| Firewall Management \| Hackers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Staying a Step Ahead of the Hackers: The Importance of Identifying Critical Web Application Vulnerabilities sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Security managers worldwide working for midsize or large organizations share a common goal: to better manage the risks associated with their business infrastructure. This session discusses new and emerging network and application security attacks and ways organizations can protect themselves against Web application and network security threats. Posted: 10 Mar 2010 \| Published: 01 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Hackers \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Global Threat Trends- Year-End Report 2009 sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper you'll learn the most prevalent threats, including their percentage values relative to all the threats detected by ThreatSense.Net®. Posted: 21 Jan 2010 \| Published: 21 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Hackers \| Malware \| Spam \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Windows

Virtual Criminology Report 2009 -- Virtually Here: The Age of Cyber Warfare sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Is the “Age of Cyber War” at hand? Since our 2007 report, there have been increasing reports of cyber attacks and network infiltrations that appear to be linked to nation-states and political goals. We decided it was time to further examine whether cyber warfare is now a part of human conflict that we should get used to seeing more often. Posted: 08 Dec 2009 \| Published: 07 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Hackers \| Political Environment \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Buyer’s Guide to Antimalware sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. EGUIDE: Companies face complicated buying decisions when it comes to buying host-based antimalware. Should you purchase a protection suite? What should you include in that all-in-one package? Read this guide for helpful information about purchasing antimalware products. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Podcast: Insider Threats - an Interview with the Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency - NSA sponsored by Imperva PODCAST: Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: Nov 12, 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Database Security \| Hackers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

Staying a step ahead of the hackers: the importance of identifying critical Web application vulnerabilities sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Security managers may work for midsize or large organizations; they may operate from anywhere on the globe. But inevitably, they share a common goal: to better manage the risks associated with their business infrastructure. Increasingly, Web application security plays a significant role in achieving that goal. Read on to learn more. Posted: 09 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

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

Portal Authentication: A Balancing Act Between Security, Usability & Compliance sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the problems with current authentication systems and the drivers that should be motivating organizations of all sizes to improve their access controls. Posted: 26 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Portals \| Regulatory Compliance \| Usability Testing

Authentication in the Enterprise: Current and Changing Requirements sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication. Posted: 25 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Regulatory Compliance

The Web Hacking Incidents Database 2009 Bi-Annual Report sponsored by Breach Security WHITE PAPER: Criminals focus on exploiting web application vulnerabilities in order to plant malware and thus infect clients who visit websites. Read this report to learn more about the drivers behind web hacking, the vulnerabilities hackers exploit, and the types of organizations attacked most often. Posted: 20 Aug 2009 \| Published: 03 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security \| Web Development \| Web Identities \| Web Site Monitoring

Database Crime Scene Prevention sponsored by Imperva TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This article examines known attacks, methods, and tools used by criminals, as well as emerging exploit categories used to break into a database, establish control, compromise the system, steal the data, and cover up the tracks. Read this short article to learn best practices for protecting databases against these attack methods. Posted: 19 Aug 2009 \| Published: 20 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Hackers \| Security Threats \| SQL

Security Threat Report: July 2009 Update sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Businesses are continuing to face a challenging threat landscape. Check out this paper to learn about recent security threats related to Web 2.0, social networking sites, email, mobile devices, and Mac computers. Posted: 06 Aug 2009 \| Published: 06 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Email Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Secure Content Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Presentation Transcript: State of the Threat sponsored by Websense, Inc. PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The monetizing of economic crime in Web 2.0 makes Web security a top priority for security pros. Traditional defenses are obsolete, so read this presentation transcript, taken from the video cast of the same name, and learn best practices for creating a new approach to Web security. Posted: 29 Jul 2009 \| Published: 29 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Hackers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Virus Protection \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security \| Web Content Management

Web Based Attacks sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report describes the anatomy of web based attacks and examines some of the factors that have influenced a shift toward this type of attack over the last year. Posted: 11 Jun 2009 \| Published: 01 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Web Application Security Trends Report Q3-Q4, 2008 sponsored by Cenzic WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to protect web applications through application security assessment and penetration testing managed services (SaaS) that identify vulnerabilities and allow organizations to stay ahead of hackers. Posted: 20 May 2009 \| Published: 20 May 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Compliance Audits \| Hackers \| HIPAA Compliance \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Software as a Service \| Web Browsers

Shavlik Customer Update: What is the Conficker worm, referred to as "Downadup"? sponsored by Shavlik Technologies WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the risks posed by the Downadup worm and how Shavlik is uniquely suited to help customers respond quickly. Read this brief paper to learn how Shavlik makes it easy for users to do targeted installation of solutions that automate and control patch and configuration management processes while minimizing operational impact. Posted: 11 Feb 2009 \| Published: 11 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Financial Management \| Hackers \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Professional Services Automation Software \| Vulnerability Management \| Worms

10 Reasons Your Existing Security Information and Event Management Isn't Good Enough sponsored by eIQnetworks WHITE PAPER: "Are we secure? Is our data protected?" Enterprises have turned to security information and event management (SIEM) solutions to answer these questions and address forensics or security operations issues. For the most part, SIEMs have failed to do what they promised. Read this paper to see what the problems are, and what solutions are available. Posted: 02 Feb 2009 \| Published: 02 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats \| SOA

Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments sponsored by Global Knowledge WEBCAST: Attend this webcast to learn about risk assessment process and tools used by ethical hackers. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Premiered: Dec 10, 2008 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Risk Assessment \| Security Event Management \| Security Policies

Who Is Fighting Phishing: An Overview of the Phishing Lifecycle and the Entities Involved sponsored by MarkMonitor WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the lifecycle of a phishing attack and how different entities--including third-party take down services and law enforcement--are involved in the process of disabling phishing sites. Posted: 10 Oct 2008 \| Published: 09 Oct 2008 TOPICS: eCommerce \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Identity Theft \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Phishing \| Security Event Management

Nationwide Foils Phishers with Markmonitor: Financial Services Giant Achieves ROI with Antiphishing Solutions in Three Months sponsored by MarkMonitor CASE STUDY: Nationwide Building Society, a leading financial institution, has seen a dramatic increase in phishing attacks. By using MarkMonito's AntiPhishing solutions they've been able to quickly shut down phishing sites, saving thousands of pounds per month. Posted: 10 Oct 2008 \| Published: 09 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Financial Services \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Phishing \| ROI \| Security Policies

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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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