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May 24, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Network Vulnerability Assessment, Network Vulnerability, Security Vulnerabilities, Network Security Vulnerabilities, Vulnerabilities, Host Vulnerability Assessment, Internet Security Vulnerabilities DEFINITION: A vulnerability scanner is a program that performs the diagnostic phase of a vulnerability analysis,also known as vulnerability assessment. Vulnerability analysis defines,identifies, and classifies the security holes (vulnerabilities) in acomputer, server, network, or communications infrastructure. Inaddition, vulnerability analysis can forecast the effectiveness ofproposed countermeasures, and evaluate … Definition continues below.
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Disclosures 2012 - The Vulnerability of Publicly Traded Companies sponsored by Veracode, Inc. WEBCAST: In a recently-released State of Software Security featured supplement, Veracode examines the software security posture of public companies and the material risks they face due to the weaknesses in their software applications. This webinar uses Veracode data to examine how public companies manage the risks inherited from software. Posted: 24 May 2012 \| Premiered: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Securing SCADA: Overview, Risks, and Mitigation sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: This resource explores how SCADA systems have inherent vulnerabilities that can be best resolved by adhering to security best practices, and how network security solutions can be used to mitigate the risk to SCADA systems Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| SCADA \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Top 5 Most Prevalent Web Application Vulnerabilities sponsored by Veracode, Inc. WEBCAST: Join Chris Eng, VP of Security Research and one of the 30 contributing authors of the SANS Top 25, as he discusses the Top 5 most prevalent application vulnerabilities, impact of attacks on your application and your customers, methods to identify, track and remediate these vulnerabilities and more. Posted: 11 May 2012 \| Premiered: 11 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Mobile Application Security delivered in the cloud sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WEBCAST: Application security vulnerabilities have become the target of choice for cybercriminals, so it's vital to ensure that weaknesses are discovered and remediated right away. This webcast explores a cloud-based application testing solution that enables organizations to test the security of software quickly, accurately and cost efficiently. Posted: 10 May 2012 \| Premiered: 10 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Software Testing \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

What a Vulnerability Assessment Scanner Can't Tell You sponsored by RedSeal Networks WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a vulnerability management solution which enables organizations to protect their most valuable assets with network architecture and access policy analysis. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Software Security Analysis: Control Flow Security Analysis with McCabe IQ sponsored by McCabe Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how comprehensive security analysis equips you with the proper insight into the structure of your software code to identify and resolve possible security holes Posted: 17 Apr 2012 \| Published: 17 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Learn How Security Intelligence Can Help Combat Wikileaks, Stuxnet and Advanced Threats sponsored by Q1 Labs WEBCAST: The emergence of WikiLeaks and Stuxnet have highlighted the need for a more proactive approach to counter advanced threats and detect anomalous behavior. In this webcast, uncover how organizations are using security intelligence platforms to identify emerging threats based on context and situational awareness. Posted: 13 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 13 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Network Event Correlation \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

5 Steps to Proactive Risk Management: Transitioning Your Security Posture from Reactive to Predictive sponsored by Q1 Labs WEBCAST: Learn how to leverage and extend the value of security intelligence to automate risk management functions in mission critical areas including network and security configuration, compliance management and vulnerability assessment. View now to uncover 5 steps to proactive risk management to change your security posture from reactive to predictive. Posted: 13 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 13 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Video: Incorporate SIM tools to stay compliant sponsored by HP Enterprise Security VIDEOCAST: This resource outlines potential benefits of SIM and log analysis such as improvements in access control, data leak prevention and much more. Posted: 10 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 10 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance reporting software \| Log Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Podcast: Why do so many CCOs miss the boat on SIM? sponsored by HP Enterprise Security PODCAST: This podcast discusses how to successfully integrate SIM tools and log analysis for comprehensive compliance, and discusses the potential improvements in access control, data leak prevention and much more. Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Compliance reporting software \| Compliance Software \| Log Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

How to test a firewall: A three-step guide for testing firewalls sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: “Don’t believe anything the vendors claim until you’ve tested it yourself.” To help you ensure your product will meet your expectations, access this e-guide to explore how to test network firewalls. View now to uncover three (3) types of tests you should perform to ensure you select the best firewall for your organization. Posted: 01 Apr 2012 \| Published: 01 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Performance Testing \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments

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

HP Fortify Software Security Center - Proactively Eliminate Risk in Software sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: As applications become more accessible though the web, cloud and mobile devices, they are extending beyond perimeter defences, leaving them and your sensitive data at risk. Discover a proactive approach to eliminating risk in software and explore how you can gain comprehensive security and meet your most essential software security objectives. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Managed Security Services \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments

HP Fortify on Demand - Enterprise Software Security in the Cloud sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited DATA SHEET: HP Fortify on Demand is a SaaS testing solution that enables organisations to test the security of software quickly, accurately, affordably and without any software to install or manage. View this paper to get a look into how this automated on-demand service works, explore use cases, and determine if this approach is right for you. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Managed Security Services \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

The CISOs Guide to Measuring IT Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: In this comprehensive white paper, learn the key steps to enhancing your security visibility so that you have a voice at the executive table and not just a seat. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: CISOs \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Meeting the Cybersecurity Challenge Empowering Stakeholders and Ensuring Coordination sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Our economy, federal government and society increasingly relies on digital infrastructures to function, making cyber threats a very real concern. Read this IBM white paper and see how a public health and safety cyber model can offer more national security than a standard IT version. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Governments \| IT Infrastructure \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Solutions for Mitigating Threats in the Government Sector sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: The cyber infrastructures of governments are becoming more complex—and therefore more vulnerable to attacks. IBM’s security framework enables agencies to take a holistic approach to cyber protection. Read on to see how you can best apply a multitiered containment strategy to protect the systems and people of the United States. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Government Information Security \| Governments \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Security Analytics for a Smarter Planet sponsored by IBM VIDEO: Listen to J.R. Rao, Senior Manager from IBM Research, discuss stream computing as a basis for performing predictive security analytics to help federal agencies detect symptoms of cyber attacks before they strike. Learn how to identify failures, prevent disruptions, and comprehensively monitor risk over time to improve information assurance. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Premiered: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Government Information Security \| Governments \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Help Strengthen Security by Building a Trusted Identity Environment sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: As more people cross more borders – physically and virtually – the need to implement a reliable human identity system for proper verification becomes crucial. Read on to see how IBM dissuades credential abuse while helping customs, border management and law enforcement organizations ensure the safety and security of citizens and workers. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Entity Analytics for Cybersecurity sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Integrate new cybersecurity solutions with your physical security measures to create a fully secure infrastructure. Read this white paper and learn how IBM can help you proactively protect your agency’s critical applications from cyber attacks and identify the parties attempting to breach your security. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Cybersecurity \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Government Solutions for Small Agencies sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Many threats to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical data on federal government networks can be traced to a lack of compliance. Read on to find out how IBM’s expertise can help you build a robust IT security solution governance program that detects, protects and manages vulnerabilities within your federal IT infrastructure. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Governments \| Internet Security \| IT Infrastructure \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| HTTP \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Routers \| Routing \| Routing Protocols \| Security Threats \| VPN \| VPN Software \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Preparing for Tomorrow's Threat Today: What We Can Learn from the History of Malware and Defenses sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks. Posted: 13 Mar 2009 \| Published: 13 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Security \| Spyware \| Vulnerability Assessments

The Path to a Secure Application: A Source Code Security Review Checklist sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn a checklist to find and eliminate the source coding errors and design flaws that expose data, threaten operations, and cost your organization time and money. Posted: 05 Feb 2007 \| Published: 05 Feb 2007 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Penetration Testing \| Secure Application Development \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Source Code Control \| Vulnerability Assessments

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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS DEFINITION (continued): … how well they work after theyare put into use.A vulnerability scanner relies on a database that contains allthe information required to check a system for security holes inservices and ports, anomalies in packet construction, and potentialpaths to exploitable programs or scripts. Then the scanner tries toexploit each vulnerability that is discovered. This process issometimes called ethical hacking.An ideal vulnerability scanner has capabilities such as the following: Maintenance of an up-to-date database of vulnerabilities. Detection of genuine vulnerabilities without an excessive number of …
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