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Feb 8, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Day-zero Threats, Zero Day Threats, Internet Threats, Security Breaches, Virus Threats, Day Zero Threats, Computer Security Threats, Network Security Threats, Threat Mitigation, Network-level Threats, Network Threats, Network Level Threats, Spyware Threats, Internet Security Threats, Application Security Threats, Threat Management, Software Security Threats, Information Security Threats, Threats, Web Threats DEFINITION: Parameter tampering is a form of Web-based attack in which certainparameters in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)or Web page form field data entered by a user are changed without that user's authorization. Thispoints the browserto a link, page or site other than the one the user intends (although it may look exactly the sameto the casual observer).Parameter tampering can be employed by criminals and … Definition continues below.
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February Essentials Guide on Threat Management sponsored by SearchSecurity.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Today, security pros must fight on multiple fronts as cybercriminals find new ways to exploit customers and their users. In this Information Security Essential Guide, get a comprehensive look into today’s threat landscape and gain new strategies to tackle emerging cyberattacks. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Management

Compliance Decisions: Normalizing Security Data Management sponsored by SearchSecurity.com VIRTUAL TRADESHOW: Attend Compliance Decisions and learn the best practices for understanding what’s happening on your network and how you can apply it to compliance. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Premieres: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Integrated Threat Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

E-Guide: Identifying and addressing evolving threats sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK EGUIDE: This expert resource offers key insight into the true definition of cyberthreats and uncovers 4 essential steps to consider when developing your IT security strategy for 2012. Posted: 03 Feb 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Maturing Your DLP Strategy for Today’s Threats sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: Social networks have become a new avenue to cybercriminals today, using social engineering to exploit systems and data. In this expert resource, uncover how social networking is impacting data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and explore eight key questions to ask your vendor to help mature your DLP solution. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

HP TippingPoint Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Solutions sponsored by HP Enterprise Security PRODUCT OVERVIEW: HP TippingPoint’s Next Generation IPS uses adaptive intelligence to enable better protection of applications, network and data from new and advanced threats. View now to explore its key threat protection capabilities including application awareness and enforcement, context awareness, content awareness, agile engine and more. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

2011 Cyber Risk Report sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: This report offers an in-depth analysis into key vulnerabilities that exist in Web applications today and the attacks that are exploiting those weaknesses. In additon, explore effective mitigation and risk management strategies that will also help address key business objectives including customer privacy concerns, compliance, and more. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cross-Site Scripting \| Cybersecurity \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

The McAfee Formula for Network Security Success sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: In order to effectively protect next-generation networks against today’s rapidly evolving threats, its takes innovative security solutions with sustainable threat coverage. This paper examines the strategy, investments, and innovation of McAfee’s Security Platform and uncovers how it delivers high-performance and high-accuracy intrusion prevention. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Protecting the Network Perimeter: Controlling what gets through—into and out of your organization sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: The traffic allowed to flow through the network perimeter – both good and bad – can determine the success or potential downfall of an organisation. View this paper to explore how McAfee can help protect network perimeters with a solution that enables organisations to easily, effectively, and securely manage traffic flow. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Traffic Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

McAfee Leads Criteria for Next-Generation IPS sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: Discover how to mitigate today's increasingly sophisticated attacks with next-generation intrusion prevention (IPS). View now to explore how McAfee Network Security Platform 7 and an integrated network security framework can help deliver new levels of protection. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Information Security Magazine - February 2012 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EZINE: While we try to keep pace and adopt new platforms such as smartphones, social media and cloud services, malware is just as good at taking on the latest trends with ease. Explore why enterprises need to step up their game and implement new antimalware protection strategies that are specifically designed to mitigate these multifaceted threats. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Nipping malware in the bud sponsored by M86 Security VIDEO: With social media, IT consumerization and today’s smart device explosion, enterprises are fighting malware on multiple fronts. But fighting malware making its way to the enterprise through social networks, iPhones and Androids, poses unique challenges. In this videocast, we look at some of the emerging antimalware countermeasures. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

Escalating Targeted Web and Email Attacks sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: Today's cybercriminals are more dangerous and sophisticated than ever before, launching more targeted attacks for bigger payoffs. And with new emerging technologies, also come new ways of exploitation. In this resource, explore the growing issue of targeted web and email threats and discover a unique approach to mitigating them. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Email Threats \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

M86 Security Labs: Threat Predictions 2012 sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: The 2011 threat landscape was dominated by three forceful trends – targeted attacks, social media threats and mobile malware. What does 2012 have in store for organizations and users? This report, prepared by experts at M86 Security Labs, explores the top 10 Web and email security predictions for this year. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Threats \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

The State of Cloud Based Security - Taking a Cloud-Based Approach to Security Can Improve Protection and Lower Costs sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Traditional endpoint solutions are becoming less effective as the threat environment increasingly grows more complex. However, cloud-based security may be the answer, offering an opportunity for improved security, while saving costs. View this paper to explore the current state of cloud-based security, advantages of cloud-based security, and more. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Protecting Information from Insider Threats sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: Company insiders have what outsiders don’t – trust and legitimate access. Any malicious insider has the ability to steal sensitive data and sabotage assets quickly, easily, and with greater stealth than an external attacker. In this paper, explore best practices and the security controls necessary to combat insider threat. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Internal Threats \| Network Event Correlation \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Vendor Landscape: Unified Threat Management sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: When selecting a UTM solution for your business, it’s essential to carefully weigh your options. This resource offers key insight into the UTM market and offers a comprehensive evaluation of 10 leading vendors to help you determine which solution best fits your enterprise’s needs. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

How to Protect Your Business from the Coming Malware Storm sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the direct correlation between malware and Web evolution and points out the implications of this maturity on today's small and midsize businesses. Determine how SaaS security solutions compare to on-premise alternatives and review key factors to consider when evaluating cloud providers. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

Can We Use Good Malware to Catch the Bad Guys? sponsored by ESET PODCAST: There have been claims of the development of a self-replicating virus that can be used to proactively go after the attackers before they attack you. Can this “good malware” actually work? In this podcast, ESET researcher explores the notion of this defense technique, including the potential benefits and drawbacks that the technology can introduce. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

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

Global Threat Report December 2011 sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Stay informed about the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today. This special December 2011 Global threat report offers a review of what we’ve seen throughout the year, including the essential Top Ten Threats lists of 2011. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Ten Ways to Dodge CyberBullets: Reloaded sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper, ESET research teams revisit their top ten list on what people can do to protect themselves against malicious activity, and offers key advice based on today’s changing environments, while still applying the basic principles. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Security Breaches – Protecting Your Critical Assets in 2012 sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: View this webcast to gain expert insight into the current state and complexity of the security breaches landscape. You’ll hear about some of the more immediate areas of critical concern and practical ways that you can prepare your organization to mitigate the associated risks in the year ahead. Posted: 24 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 24 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Exploring endpoint security sponsored by Symantec Corporation EGUIDE: This helpful e-guide offers key advice on how to properly secure your industry’s endpoints and lower your risk. View now to explore the essential steps for improving endpoint application security and gain best practices for successful endpoint security enforcement initiatives. Posted: 24 Jan 2012 \| Published: 24 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

E Is for Endpoint: Six Security Strategies for Highly Effective IT Professionals sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Security professionals know that effective endpoint protection calls for a layered, defense-in-depth approach. But endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

What to think about when utilizing endpoint securities sponsored by Symantec Corporation EGUIDE: There’s a lot to consider when establishing a proper endpoint security for your organization. And with so many tools available today, it is easy to forget the very basics of security. View this e-guide to help you refocus on the priorities and discover how to choose, keep or upgrade your endpoint security systems. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

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SECURITY THREATS DEFINITION (continued): … identitythieves to surreptitiously obtain personal or business information about the user.Countermeasures specific to the prevention of parameter tampering involve the validation of allparameters to ensure that they conform to standards concerning minimum and maximum allowablelength, allowable numeric range, allowable character sequences and patterns, whether or not theparameter is actually required to conduct the transaction in question, and whether or not null isallowed.Whitelisting(accepting only allowable input) is more effective than blacklisting(refusing to accept forbidden input). A Web …
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