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ALSO CALLED: Kernel Rootkits, Kernel Root Kits, Root Kits DEFINITION: A collection of software tools that enable administrator-level access to a computer or computer network. Rootkits are installed on a computer after someone has obtained user-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking a password. Once installed, it allows the attacker to mask intrusion and gain root or privileged access to the computer and, possibly, other machines on the … Definition continues below.
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Efficacy of Emerging Network Security Technologies sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: The report, which surveyed 4,774 global IT and IT security professionals across nine countries identifies the challenges enterprises are facing dealing with emerging security threats. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Published: 29 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Firewall Appliances \| Hackers \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Network Security \| Privacy Rights \| Rootkits \| Social Computing \| SQL \| USB

Network Troubleshooting at the Speed of Thought sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This guide includes a demonstration on how you can accelerate troubleshooting, gain end-to-end visibility, and solve performance problems; a case study that shows how a federal government and defense consultant solved a months-long problem in just 15 minutes; and a webinar that introduces you to Cascade Shark and Cascade Pilot. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Monitoring Software \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Rootkits \| Troubleshooting \| WAN

Webroot SecureAnywhere Reduces Business Antivirus Scan Times From 2 Hours to 2 Minutes sponsored by Webroot CASE STUDY: Find out how one major medical organization was able to ramp up their antivirus security, including reducing scan times from two hours to just over two minutes. Posted: 19 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Application Explosion: How to Manage Productivity and Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the risks of uncontrolled applications, best practices for controlling those applications, and the array of choices available, exploring the attributes of Microsoft's built-in tools, of free and open source software, and of third-party commercial application control systems. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Malware \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Windows \| Windows Security

McAfee Deep Defender: Hidden Malware Protection sponsored by Intel WEBCAST: This webcast explores a security solution that operates beyond the OS, exposing and eliminating hidden malware and stealthy threats that traditional security solutions miss. Discover how this strategy can overcome the limitations of traditional security solutions by watching now to learn more. Posted: 02 Jan 2013 \| Premiered: Jan 2, 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Fighting Rootkits: Protecting against stealthy malware by flying under the operating system sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Discover why rootkits are so harmful to your organization and uncover the innovative and dramatically different approach you should take to protect your organization from these harmful intruders. Posted: 27 Dec 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Cybersecurity \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Remote Access Security \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

The New Reality of Stealth Crimeware sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: The new reality of crimeware consists of the stealth, creativity and patience of stuxnet, and the commercialism, wide distribution and easy-to-use toolkits of Zeus, making it even more challenging to detect and protect against. Organisations must go beyond the traditional security to ensure their intellectual property is safe. Posted: 21 Nov 2011 \| Published: 21 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Rootkits \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Worry-Free Business Security Standard sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Learn why your traditional antivirus is putting your business at risk from web threats, viruses, spam and more. Discover how Worry-Free Business Security can help. Posted: 26 Oct 2010 \| Premiered: 26 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Rootkits \| Server Hardware \| Spyware \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Sophos Computer Security Scan sponsored by Sophos, Inc. TRIAL SOFTWARE: Use this tool to scan up to 200 computers on your network to discover threats that your existing security software might have missed. Scan for viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits, unwanted devices and applications, and suspicious files. You'll receive a comprehensive report of the results and recommendations for guarding against the threats found. Posted: 07 Apr 2010 \| Premiered: 07 Apr 2010 TOPICS: Adware \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Network Security \| Rootkits \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Heuristic Analysis- Detecting Unknown Viruses sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: The aim of this paper is to reduce some of the confusion around the workings of AV technology, and to clarify what is realistic to expect from AV protection, particularly heuristic analysis. Posted: 03 Feb 2010 \| Published: 03 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Adware \| Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Rootkits \| Scanners \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Worms

McAfee Initiative to Fight Cybercrime sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Fighting Cybercrime requires a three-pronged approach: technology & innovation, education, and legal frameworks. Posted: 15 Dec 2008 \| Published: 15 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Rootkits \| Security Industry \| Spam \| Spyware

Unified Threat Management (UTM) Solutions sponsored by SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: This series of technical briefs examines the key factors you need to consider regarding unified threat management (UTM) solutions as they impact security, performance, management, and consolidation. Posted: 05 Dec 2007 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 TOPICS: Application Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Integrated Threat Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Rootkits \| Spyware \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Protection \| Worms

Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 sponsored by Kaspersky Lab TRIAL SOFTWARE: Try this free trial download today and see how Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 features triple threat protection that defends against identity theft, confidential data leakage and all Internet threats. Posted: 16 Nov 2007 \| Premiered: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Security \| Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Phishing \| Rootkits \| Software Viruses \| Spyware \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Putting Security in a Positive Light - A Guide to Proactively Managing Endpoint Risk sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the importance of adopting a positive security model that combines the power of vulnerability management, automated remediation, whitelist application and device control to eliminate the risk of the unknown. Posted: 29 Oct 2007 \| Published: 10 Sep 2007 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Rootkits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

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