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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 hacking event (called an attack) in which certain parameters in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Web page form field data entered by a user are changed without that user's authorization. This points the browser to a link, page or site other than the one the user intends (although it may look exactly the same to the casual observer). Parameter tampering … Definition continues below.
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Data Protection Market Drivers and Channel Opportunities sponsored by Sophos Inc. VIDEO: Join Andy Briney and Chris Doggett as they provide insight into the reseller opportunities in data leak protection and endpoint security. In this videocast get answers to your biggest data leak protection reseller questions, including how a partner can differentiate themselves and what a VAR should consider when searching for a solution. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| VARs

How Channel Providers can Capitalize on the DLP Craze sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Securing laptops and other client hardware continues to be a challenge for end-user companies, which sets up interesting business growth opportunities for channel partners. In this podcast, find out the changes Sophos has made recently in the channel space, and how those changes may support the growth of your business. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| VARs

Security in the Channel: Hot Topics in 2009 sponsored by Sophos Inc. PODCAST: Over the last year, the security space has seen a doubling in malicious code and a sharp increase in preventable data breaches. In this podcast, get details on some of the hottest security issues including Windows 7 security, the adoption of Sharepoint, and the security of social networking sites. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Windows

Pocket E-Guide: Alternative Antimalware Testing: Step-by-Step Guide from Joel Snyder sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: Read this E-Guide to learn about an alternative to traditional antimalware testing, using your perimeter network security tools. Snyder lays out a step-by-step guide to validate your own malware including where to find sample test viruses, equipment needed, and the channels to test. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Published: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

A Guide to Cyber Crime Security in 2010 sponsored by eEye Digital Security WHITE PAPER: Internet crime is easy to commit, highly lucrative, and largely under-policed. The cyber crime economy is a vibrant, worldwide market that is spreading at an alarmingly dangerous rate. This whitepaper will cover trends behind internet vulnerabilities as well as the methods and solutions available today to help combat this pandemic. Posted: 25 Nov 2009 \| Published: 25 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

How Bad Are the Bad Guys? - The Changing Nature of Web Security Threats sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper considers how Web-based security threats are evolving, within the context of IT trends including mobile, home computing, and other forms of remote access that could all potentially increase the attack surface of the organization. Read on to learn more about protecting your organization from emerging Web-based security threats. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

McAfee 15 Minutes to a Secure Business: Daily Security Practices sponsored by McAfee, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This paper explains how McAfee has developed 15 Minutes to a Secure Business. This unique approach to security management gives IT professionals a roadmap for ensuring a safe and secure IT environment, even with limited time. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Dashboards \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Solution Brief: Data Protection for Midsize Organizations sponsored by McAfee, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Data is the lifeblood of any organisation, and one of the five greatest threat vectors faced by a midsise organisation. Whether you want to address all five areas or concentrate on data protection, McAfee has proven products and a dedicated focus to meet the requirements of your organisation. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SMBs \| Storage Security

Risk Management: Protect and Maximize Stakeholder Value sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: All companies must take risks to survive, and the most successful companies are those that actively integrate risk management into their decision-making processes. This white paper explains how a risk management program can help identify opportunities for value creation while also protecting against potential threats. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Performance Management \| Business Process Management \| Data Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats

The Business Justification for Data Security sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this report to learn about the business side of data security as we build a justification model to help you determine where, and how much, to invest in protecting your information assets. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Spam

The Total Economic Impact Of McAfee’s Network Security Platform’s Intrusion Prevention System: Multicompany Analysis sponsored by McAfee, Inc. ANALYST REPORT: This June 2009 study examines the financial impact and potential return on investment (ROI) for McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (formerly McAfee IntruShield®), using Adena Health System as a case study. Posted: 23 Nov 2009 \| Published: 23 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security Spending \| Security Threats

Survival Guide: Securing Networks without Borders Show sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WEBCAST: In today’s era of borderless networks, minimizing your exposure to outside threats is more crucial than ever. In this video, discover how to reduce the potential attack surfaces available to data thieves without buying any new hardware or software. Learn the latest methods employed by hackers to gain access to your network and how to eliminate them Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Firewall Appliances \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

This Month in the Threat Webscape for October 2009 sponsored by Websense, Inc. VIDEO: The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: No single technology guarantees security, however application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or anti-virus utilities. This paper focuses on how application whitelisting can be effectively used as an important layer in your security scenario. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Regulatory Requirements Driving Enterprise Role and Entitlement Management sponsored by Guardium VIDEO: Learn how the requirements from various regulations like HIPAA, state privacy laws, and PCI DSS drive the use of role management technology to enable compliance. In this video, Richard Mackey summarizes the technological components that support compliance-focused role management and recommends a strategy for integrating IAM into the enterprise. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| HIPAA \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Countdown: Top Five Technology Challenges of Role and Entitlement Management sponsored by Guardium PODCAST: When an organization commits to implementing the technologies and tools to support role and entitlement management, it faces a number of sizable challenges. In this podcast, expert Richard Mackey counts down these organizational, process, and technical challenges that block the successful deployment of role and entitlement management technology. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| HIPAA \| Identity Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security sponsored by Faronics WEBCAST: In the past, many security pros relied on one technology to protect their computers and networks. Today, most organizations use several technologies to protect their organization. In this webcast, learn how application whitelisting enhances current defenses and covers situations not addressed by firewalls and antivirus. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Firewall Appliances \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Application Whitelisting - an Emerging Layer of Security sponsored by Faronics PODCAST: Companies are quickly recognizing the need for several layers of security to protect against dangerous IT security threats. No single technology guarantees security, but application whitelisting covers situations not addressed by firewalls or antivirus utilities. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Firewall Appliances \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Software Reliability: Building Security In sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company VIDEO: Fixing software security vulnerabilities during development is expensive, difficult and time-consuming. But fixing them after deployment is far more expensive and counterproductive. In this video featuring security expert Diana Kelley, learn state-of-the-art techniques for building a secure software development process. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Countdown: Selling security in the SDLC sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company PODCAST: Building security into the software development lifecycle takes more than just a plan. You need the support of both the development and security/audit organizations to make it work. This podcast, featuring Diana Kelley, presents a plan for selling the value of security to all of the constituencies who matter in your organization. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats

Secrets of Log Management sponsored by Q1 Labs VIDEO: This video offers an in-depth look at a number of log management strategies that security administrators use in their organizations today and explain their "secrets" for success. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Intelligent Defense: SIMs for Threat Management sponsored by Q1 Labs VIDEO: Learn about security information management systems (SIMs) and how they support a security information lifecycle of collection, alerting, reporting, and forensics. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Audit Trails \| Data Management \| Log Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

Why Traditional Anti-Malware Solutions Are No Longer Enough sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

The Keys to Disaster Recovery Planning: i365’s EVault Disaster Recovery Solutions help protect you from losing valuable data due to complete site outage sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company WHITE PAPER: Disasters happen in many ways and can disrupt or even completely destroy your business. What happens if and when disaster strikes? Do you have duplicate copies of your mission critical data stored offsite? How fast and reliable will your recovery of information be? Will your company survive? Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Data Deduplication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Replication \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Online Backups \| Security Threats

Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia? sponsored by Sophos Inc. EGUIDE: Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

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SECURITY THREATS DEFINITION (continued): … can be employed by hackers and identity thieves to surreptitiously obtain personal or business information about the user.Countermeasures specific to the prevention of parameter tampering involve the validation of all parameters to ensure that they conform to standards concerning minimum and maximum allowable length, allowable numeric range, allowable character sequences and patterns, whether or not the parameter is actually required to conduct the transaction in question, and whether or not null is allowed. Whitelisting (accepting only allowable input) is more effective than blacklisting (refusing …
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