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ALSO CALLED: Secure Website, Web Security, Website Security, Control Internet Access, Web Site Security
DEFINITION: URL manipulation, also called URL rewriting, is the process of altering (often automatically by means of a program written for that purpose) the parameters in a URL (Uniform Resouce Locator). URL manipulation can be employed as a convenience by a Web server administrator, or for nefarious purposes by a hacker. An example of the constructive use of this technique is allowing an Internet user to access  … 
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Internet Security Reports
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Cyberwarfare and the enterprise: Is the threat real?
sponsored by ESET
EGUIDE: Is cyberwarfare really something enterprise information security professionals should be concerned about? Cyberwarfare is just a small component of a much bigger problem: the need to design a stable, global IT infrastructure. Read this eguide for expert advice on How to defend against cyberattacks and cyberaccidents.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


Anomaly or Signature based intrusion detection: Do you need both?
sponsored by TippingPoint
PODCAST: In this podcast, our expert explains whether users really need both anomaly and signature based strategies, and if so, how to overcome implementation challenges.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 10 Nov 2009


Webcast -- Malware: It’s Everywhere
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: Join IBM for a one-hour presentation which introduces a new technique that combines IBM Rational AppScan & ISS technologies that scan to identify unwanted, embedded malware.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 03 Nov 2009


Emerging Internet Security Threats in 2009
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an extensive overview of the internet security threats that have risen up in 2009. Several different cybercrime tactics are discussed and detailed examples are provided for each. Download these slides to get an idea of the threats that your organization is facing.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009


Are Proxy Anonymizers Putting Your Enterprise in Peril?
sponsored by M86 Security UK
WHITE PAPER: This free white paper explores how education and policy enforcement can help prevent the threat posed by proxy anonymizers. This white paper looks at how to go beyond a basic URL-based filtering solution and block Anonymous Proxies including stopping HTTPS, blocking inappropriate images and proxy pattern blocking.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009


Designing a Strategy for End-to-End Web Protection
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This IBM white paper outlines the risks surrounding Web applications and reviews four layers of security needed in a strategy for end-to end Web protection.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009


IBM Internet Security Systems™ X-Force® 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report (Aug 09)
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force® research and development team discovers, analyzes, monitors and records computer security threats and vulnerabilities. According to X-Force observations, many new and surprising trends surfaced throughout the first half of 2009. Read this report to learn more.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009


Podcast: WWW - World Wide Weaponization
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: The growth of the internet brought about massively scalable distributed systems which have proved advantageous not only for governments, businesses and end-users, but also for criminals. In this webcast, review past, present, and future considerations regarding cybercrime, and discover next-generation methods of combating weaponized software.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 23 Oct 2009


WWW - World Wide Weaponization
sponsored by ESET
WEBCAST: The growth of the internet has brought about massively scalable distributed systems which have proved advantageous not only for governments, businesses and end-users, but also for criminals. In this webcast, review past, present, and future considerations regarding cybercrime, and discover next-generation methods of combating weaponized software.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 22 Oct 2009


Enabling Secure B2B Collaboration: Cloud-Based Authentication for Next-Generation Extranets
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Online communities, social networks, and global sharing of rich media are just a few of the new beyond-traditional extranet technologies being adopted today. This paper shows how to implement greater security for new social media enabled extranets, and how in-the-cloud services combined with mobile credentials enable two-factor authentication.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009


Securing Your Enterprise with Trend Micro
sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc.
RESOURCE CENTER: Here you can discover a unique solution-set targeted to your enterprise. Trend Micro understands the challenges facing the enterprise and delivers a product that ensures a strong ROI. Whether you're interested in Endpoint Security or Web Security solutions, there's something here for you.
Posted: 30 Sep 2009 | Published: 30 Sep 2009


WebSense Security Lab: Zero-Day in Critical Vulnerability
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of recent threats in this presentation transcript. Learn more about techniques for defending your organization from Web threats. Techniques include the monitoring, classification, and identification of all Web content in real time. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009


ESET Smart Security 4 Trial
sponsored by ESET
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET Smart Security is the most effective way to protect your business' valuable data assets while improving your compliance posture. Enjoy a FREE Trial of this fully integrated security solution.
Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Published: 10 Sep 2009


Fake Anti-Virus Products Generate $34 Million a Month
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST: The rise in fake anti-virus is astonishing security pros everywhere. Listen to this podcast to learn the latest information about this startling trend.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009


This Month in the Threat Webscape for July 2009
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
VIDEO: In this video, learn more about the top techniques for defending your organization from Web threats. Techniques include the monitoring, classification, and identification of all Web content in real time.
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 02 Sep 2009


Podcast: This Month in the Threat Webscape
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
PODCAST: The Websense Security Labs Team provides a review of the recent July threats. Highlighted are a few examples of high-profile Web sites that were compromised with malicious code.
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 02 Sep 2009


Bad Actors-- The 3FN Takedown
sponsored by FireEye
PODCAST: Hear some of the facts behind 3FN, one of the most high profile rogue ISP takedowns. FireEye's global malware analysis & exchange network distributed and shared FireEye auto-generated security intelligence about Web malware and its unauthorized outbound destinations to help the FTC track them down.
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 02 Sep 2009


Are Your Mobile Endpoints Secure?
sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: In this video, Ron Clarkson--Director of Endpoint Security with Trend Micro--introduces Web Reputation, an add-on version of Trend Micro's Web Protection Platform. With Trend Micro's technology, whenever users are connected to the internet, their protection is up-to-date. Watch the video to learn more.
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009


Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0.
Posted: 18 Aug 2009 | Published: 18 Aug 2009


Entraction Uses Device Reputation to Carry Out "Zero Tolerance" for Fraud
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
CASE STUDY: Entraction has no reservations about the effectiveness and efficiencies that are possible using device fingerprinting paired with device reputation; this is real data pulled from the user's computer, coupled with fact-based evidence of fraud from that computer's past. Read this case study to learn about how Entraction is fighting fraud.
Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009


How to Gain Visibility and Control of Encrypted SSL Web Sessions
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat's SSL proxy functionality enables organizations to extend the power of the intelligent and secure proxy appliances to all SSL traffic. Read about how a proxy gives visibility and control of SSL communications.
Posted: 20 Sep 2007 | Published: 20 Sep 2007

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INTERNET SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  a Web site that has a complicated URL by entering a simpler URL into the address bar of a Web browser. The URL manipulation redirects the request so the user does not have to remember, manually enter, or meticulously cut and paste a long, arcane character string. An example of malicious URL manipulation is its implementation, without the knowledge of the affected server administrator or Internet user, for the purpose of redirecting user requests from a legitimate site to an illegitimate site. The bogus site may then install rogue code on the user's hard drive.URL manipulation differs from URL … 
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