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May 18, 2013

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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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Fraud Alert: New Phishing Tactics - and How They Impact Your Business sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: Uncover the latest trends of phishing scams and uncover a number of best practices that will help you protect both your organization and your users. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Email \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Software \| HTTPS \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Virtualization Security \| Vulnerability Management

Five security considerations in the mobile age - Strengthen security in mobile environments with WebSphere DataPower appliances sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: While mobility presents today's organizations with new business opportunities, it also introduces alarming security risks. This guide counts down five key security issues you need to consider in order to drive mobile success. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Targeted attacks: Preparation and Mitigation sponsored by Symantec Corporation EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explains how you can make an effective business case for targeted attack defense. Also inside, discover what you need to know in order to change user behaviors as part of your risk mitigation strategy. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Intergrated Mobile Security for Small and Midsize Businesses sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource demonstrates how small and medium-sized business can combat the rapidly growing threats inherent in mobile computing. Read now to learn how cloud-based mobile protection can offer robust mobile protection while delivering noticeablecost efficiencies. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Managing Web security in an increasing Challenging Threat Landscape sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights numerous ways to combat the increasingly sophisticated attacks so prevalent in today's threat landscape. Read now to learn how cloud-based web gateways are a great way to address the numerous forms of cyber-threats popping up almost daily. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

SIEM Best Practices for Advanced Attack Detection sponsored by LogRhythm, Inc. EGUIDE: The industry has panned SIEM as an expensive and under performing technology. But to be clear, it's not a technology problem, it's a process issue. In this tech tip, Securosis analyst Mike Rothman will outline a time tested process to build SIEM policies which actually alert on the attacks you need to protect against. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Data Analytics \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Case Study - System One sponsored by Webroot CASE STUDY: This brief case study demonstrates how System One Services, a provider of technical outsourcing solutions for clients in the energy, discovered an endpoint protection system that enhanced mobile user protection and reduced network bandwidth while providing vastly improved endpoint security. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

SecureAnywhere Web Security service sponsored by Webroot CASE STUDY: This case study highlights one organization's journey in finding a simple to install and easy to configure web filtering service that is as effective on the client side as it is on their network. Learn how they were able to boost their ability to effectively identify and protect all of their mobile users. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

RSA Security Analytics [Trailer] sponsored by EMC Corporation VIDEO: Discover how security analytics can give your team the visibility you need to detect and analyze even the most advanced of threats in today's landscape. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Premiered: 21 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Data Analytics \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Inside the World of Advanced Threat Video Series sponsored by EMC Corporation VIDEO: Todays advanced security threats require an advanced security approach to be detected and mitigated. This video explores how security intelligence provides the actionable information you need to defend against even the most dynamic and stealthy of attacks targeting your organization. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Premiered: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Data Analytics \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Securing SharePoint: SharePoint Security Best Practices sponsored by Thawte Inc. EGUIDE: This expert e-guide reveals must-see best practices for effectively securing your Microsoft SharePoint environment. Inside, learn how you can navigate tricky SharePoint security issues, including access control, security testing, policy and training, and more. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SharePoint \| Vulnerability Management

Phishing 2.0 - Why Phishing is back as the No.1 threat, and how Web Security can protect your company sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Access this timely resource to uncover the new ways phishing campaigns are breaking down the security of today's businesses, large and small. Read now for a summary of the rise of phishing 2.0, and learn how to avoid costly phishing attacks within your organization. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Phishing \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Windows 8 Is Coming to a BYOD Near You: Are the New Security Features Enough? sponsored by Lumension VIDEO: This presentation will help you learn what you need to know about managing Windows 8 devices in the workplace and how to secure them properly. Dive in to learn more about RT versus "Real" Windows, Windows 8 security features, and more. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Premiered: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Windows \| Windows Security

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection vs. Seven Competitors sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: A recent research study examined the performance on eight endpoint security software products,Get the results of this study and discover which endpoint protection software stood a cut above the rest. Uncover the overall rankings and final scores of 8 of today's most popular endpoint security products. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Improving DDoS Protection sponsored by Akamai Technologies WHITE PAPER: View this resource to learn more about the significant disconnect that occurs between companies and their distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. It outlines the negative effects a DDos attack can have on businesses and what you can do to counter these issues. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

the World's Most Powerful Real-Time Network Security Services sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights a new way to approach network security. Read now to learn how a powerful, real-time threat analysis engine can make millions of security decisions per hour. Uncover how the use of big data analytics can help you make timely judgments on the current state of your network's security. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Networking \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Securely Implement and Configure SSL to Ward Off SSL Vulnerabilities sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchSecurity.com explores the issues threatening SSL vulnerabilities and offers advice on how to defend against said risks. View now to learn more! Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Digital Certificates \| Encryption Standards \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL \| SSL VPN

Explaining How Trusted SSL Certificates and Forged SSL Certificates Work sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchSecurity.com takes an in-depth look at what Certificate Authorities and digital certificates do for secure web browsing and explores what trusted SSL certificates and forged SSL certificates mean to your business. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Digital Certificates \| Encryption Standards \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| SSL \| SSL VPN

A CFOs Guide to Why Standalone AV is No Longer Enough sponsored by Lumension WEBCAST: In this webcast, security expert Derek Brink of the Aberdeen Group will show you why anti-virus alone is simply not enough for endpoint security. Inside, you'll learn important facts regarding defense-in-depth solutions, common endpoint security technologies, patch management, and more. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Premiered: May 16, 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Cloud-based Security Solutions for Mobile Management Providers sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how mobile management vendors can assure their customers that they are safe from mobile threats. Learn how a recently developed mobile security suite can make your business far less vulnerable to mobile threats. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Mobile Device Security: What's Coming Next? sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives a big-picture look at mobile security today and the most pressing mobile trends that are driving security efforts. Read on to learn more about mobile application security, compliance, privacy issues, and more. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

IT Administrator Saves Engineering firm More than 200 Hour a Week by Switching to Webroot SecureAnywhere Business - Endpoint Protection sponsored by Webroot CASE STUDY: In this case study, learn how engineering and project management firm Doris, Inc. was able to combat slow scan times, complex management, and ineffective protection by investing in the right endpoint security solution. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Closing the Circle sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource offers key advice to help your organization address the security needs of today's endpoints. Learn how traditional endpoints and mobile devices differ, how the cloud can help protect against advanced threats, the role of consolidation in endpoint security and management, and more. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Internet Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

IBM Security Services Cyber Security Intelligence Index sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Uncover analysis of security attack and incident data from IBM Security Services' plethora of data collected from their tens of billions of events monitored daily for their 3,700+ clients. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Code Signing Debacle 2.0: A Hacked Adobe Server and Its Impact on Us All sponsored by Lumension WEBCAST: Watch this webinar to learn about the threat of hacked vendor software, the technologies and controls that can help address the risk of compromised code signatures and infrastructures, and how to preemptively address these vulnerabilities. Posted: 14 May 2013 \| Premiered: May 14, 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Code Management \| Data Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software \| Software Best Practices \| Software Testing \| Vendors

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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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