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ALSO CALLED: Network Vulnerability Assessment, Network Vulnerability, Security Vulnerabilities, Network Security Vulnerabilities, Vulnerabilities, Host Vulnerability Assessment, Internet Security Vulnerabilities DEFINITION: An ethical hacker is a computer and network expert who attacks a security system on behalf of its owners, seeking vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could exploit. To test a security system, ethical hackers use the same methods as their less principled counterparts, but report problems instead of taking advantage of them. Ethical hacking is also known as penetration testing, intrusion testing … Definition continues below.
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eGuide: Information Security - Buyer's Guide to Messaging Security sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc. EGUIDE: Protecting messaging services is an important part of any business messaging strategy. Vulnerabilities abound when you allow messaging traffic for delivery over the Internet. The scope of this guide will focus on email security although many of these concepts will also apply to other types of messaging. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Published: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Malware \| Messaging Security \| Software as a Service \| Storage Security \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

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

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Windows \| Windows Security

Podcast: Insider Threats - an Interview with the Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency - NSA sponsored by Imperva PODCAST: Bill Crowell, former Deputy Director of the NSA, is interviewed in this podcast. He talks extensively about insider threats, shares some stories from the trenches, and discusses the nature of cybercrime. Bill also covers the importance of sensitive data protection –- especially around mission-critical applications and databases. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Database Security \| Hackers \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

Rational AppScan Podcast sponsored by IBM PODCAST: Web Application Security Podcast featuring Paul Kaspian. This PodCast touches on how to meet application security compliance deadlines. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 10 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance Software \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Vulnerability Assessments

Securing PostgreSQL from External Attack sponsored by EnterpriseDB Corporation WEBCAST: Databases are an important part of a company’s infrastructure, but they also tend to be rich with attack vectors to exploit. This webcast explores the many potential PostgreSQL external vulnerabilities and then shows how those vulnerabilities can be secured. Watch this webcast to learn how to protect one of your company’s most valued assets. Posted: 09 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 09 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Database Administration \| Database Administrators \| Database Management \| Database Performance Management \| Database Security \| Databases \| Open Source \| Oracle (Product) \| PostgreSQL \| Risk Assessment \| Vulnerability Assessments

Try Rational AppScan sponsored by IBM ASSESSMENT TOOL: Download Rational® AppScan® Standard Edition V7.9, previously known as Watchfire AppScan, a leading Web application security testing tool that automates vulnerability assessments and scans and tests for all common Web application vulnerabilities including SQL-injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflow. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| SQL \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management \| Web Authoring Tools

Vulnerability Management: What my CIO Needs to Know sponsored by eEye Digital Security WHITE PAPER: Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Compliance and Security for the Financial Services IT Manager sponsored by eEye Digital Security PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This informative financial services solution brief focuses on the current issues and requirements surrounding compliance and security with a particular focus on vulnerability management. It provides the Financial Services IT manager with a realistic and informative perspective on their current security challenges. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Pocket eGuide: Expert Tips for Eliminating Linux Security Risks sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions EGUIDE: In this expert Pocket E-Guide you will discover the five most common Linux security challenges that are currently overlooked in many of today’s businesses. Discover the pivotal role default installations, maintenance, and system testing play and learn why it is important to test Linux-based systems for vulnerabilities periodically and consistently. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Linux \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Threats \| Systems Maintenance \| Systems Testing \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

PCI Compliance for Dummies sponsored by Qualys, Inc. EBOOK: Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is mandatory if your company stores, processes, or transmits payment cardholder data. This book is all about understanding PCI and how merchants can comply with its requirements. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authorization \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management Buyer’s Checklist: Key Questions to Ask Before You Select a VM Solution sponsored by Qualys, Inc. ASSESSMENT TOOL: Choosing a solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Qualys provides this 12-point short list of considerations that will help you determine what will work best for your organization. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control Software \| Data Security \| HIPAA Compliance \| Network Security \| Reporting Software \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Software as a Service \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Realizing Asset-Centric and User-Centric Approaches to Security sponsored by RES Software WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents an overview of both the asset-centric and the user-centric approaches to security. These approaches will be mapped towards the standard for Information Security: ISO 17799. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Secure Content Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Weathering a Perfect Storm: The Collision of Application Vulnerabilities and Data Privacy sponsored by Ounce Labs, an IBM Company JOURNAL ARTICLE: Enterprises, particularly those that deal with personal or private data, are now squarely in the path of a perfect storm. The convergence of regulatory compliance, high-profile data breaches and increased sophistication of cyber-attackers has transformed data security from an interesting IT sideline to a bottom-line, corner-office priority. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Evaluating Security Information Management (SIM) Solutions sponsored by netForensics WHITE PAPER: This paper was created to help companies searching for a SIM solution narrow their options and determine which technology is the right one for their IT environment and security objectives. Posted: 10 Sep 2009 \| Published: 10 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Integrated Threat Management: How to Find the Right Solution sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. EGUIDE: Read this expert E-Guide to learn more about the integrated threat management landscape and receive some tips and best practices to properly deploy an integrated threat management solution. Posted: 10 Sep 2009 \| Published: 10 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Integrated Threat Management \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| IT Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments

The New Data Imperative: Managing Real-Time Risk in Capital Markets sponsored by Sybase, Inc. EBOOK: The senior technology executives at Sybase have written a new book that analyzes how risk management systems built on 20th Century architectures failed which caused the worst financial crisis in decades. This paper condenses the key analysis and strategies of the book and explains how to rebuild and fortify them to prevent future crises. Posted: 04 Sep 2009 \| Published: 04 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Management \| Data Migration \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Financial Management \| Financial Reporting \| Information Management \| Information Storage and Retrieval Systems \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Assessments

Unraveling Web Malware sponsored by FireEye WHITE PAPER: There has been a rapid rise in the use of web blended threats. Defending corporate networks from these threats requires modern protection that functions on many levels. Find out how cyber criminals infiltrate your network and how FireEye's blended defense against Web malware prevents data loss and intellectual property theft. Posted: 01 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Intellectual Property \| LAN \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web 2.0

Shavlik Reduces your Spend on Critical IT Operations sponsored by Shavlik Technologies ASSESSMENT TOOL: One of the biggest problems in keeping networks and desktops secure is patch management. Shavlik's solutions simplify patch management through automation, increased visibility, and control. Answer six questions in this quick demo to determine how much time and money you can save when you simplify and automate patch management with Shavlik. Posted: 04 Aug 2009 \| Published: 04 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Network Security Software \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| ROI \| Security \| Security Threats \| Software Upgrades \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Achieving Federal Desktop Core Configuration Compliance with Lumension Solutions sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is an OMB mandated security configuration set applicable within United States Federal Government agencies. Learn how you can address each of the FDCC requirements with Lumension Vulnerability Management. Posted: 18 Jun 2009 \| Published: 18 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Best Practices \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Government Agencies (U.S.) \| Government Information Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Vulnerability Assessments

Lumension Vulnerability Management Trial sponsored by Lumension PRODUCT DEMO: Choose the trial that works for you. Login to an online virtual environment where you can experience our award winning solution - or - download a virtual image of our solution to run in your network environment (up to 10 nodes) - or - schedule a one-on-one with an expert who can lead you through the entire deployment. Posted: 18 May 2009 \| Published: 18 May 2009 TOPICS: Managed Security Services \| Patch Management \| Reporting Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Top 10 Security Trends sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: Read this solution brief to discover the top ten security trends for 2009 and how they may affect your enterprise. Posted: 14 May 2009 \| Published: 14 May 2009 TOPICS: Identity Theft \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| 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

Detect Threats with Sophos sponsored by Sophos Inc. TRIAL SOFTWARE: Use the Sophos Threat Detection Test to quickly perform a scan and find any viruses, spyware, adware or zero-day threats that might have by-passed your existing protection. Posted: 16 Apr 2009 \| Published: 16 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Adware \| Freeware \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Software Viruses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

Identifying and Addressing Evolving Threats E-Guide sponsored by ISC2 EGUIDE: Read this expert E-Guide and learn what CISOs said were their biggest challenges of 2008 and what lies ahead for 2009. Topics covered include the 4 pillars of an information security strategy and how to make security decisions in a way that business units will have added value and can be integrated smoothly along with other enterprise initiatives. Posted: 06 Apr 2009 \| Published: 06 Apr 2009 TOPICS: CISOs \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS DEFINITION (continued): … and red teaming. An ethical hacker is sometimes called a white hat, a term that comes from old Western movies, where the "good guy" wore a white hat and the "bad guy" wore a black hat. One of the first examples of ethical hackers at work was in the 1970s, when the United States government used groups of experts called red teams to hack its own computer systems. According to Ed Skoudis, Vice President of Security Strategy for Predictive Systems' Global Integrity consulting practice, ethical hacking has continued to grow in an otherwise lackluster IT industry, and is becoming increasingly common …
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