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ALSO CALLED: Network Vulnerability Assessment, Network Vulnerability, Security Vulnerabilities, Network Security Vulnerabilities, Vulnerabilities, Host Vulnerability Assessment, and 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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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

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

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

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

Understanding Why Web Application Security is Critical to Business sponsored by Sirius Computer Solutions WHITE PAPER: This paper compiles clients’ frequently asked questions about Web application security. These questions are answered by security experts from Sirius and IBM. The goal is to help you understand the issues surrounding Web application security; so you can better prepare your organization for a security breach. Posted: 13 Oct 2009 \| Published: 13 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Penetration Testing \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security

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

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

Vulnerability Management Flash Demo Overview sponsored by Lumension PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Learn how to instantly identify and automatically remediate critical vulnerabilities from a single management console, regardless of whether or not the endpoint is connected to the network. Posted: 13 Aug 2009 \| Published: 13 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Lumension Device Scanner Offer sponsored by Lumension ASSESSMENT TOOL: If left unmanaged, removable devices can jeopardize the security of your data through data leakage and/or malware introduction. This offer is a system service, scanning the network on predefined intervals to uncover any removable device that has ever been connected to your network. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Published: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Removable Disks \| Removable Media \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Compliance with Data Handling Procedures in UK Government sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn about the Data Handling Procedures in Government report that sets out clear and mandatory procedures to be followed by all government employees that have access to and responsibility for citizen data and how your organization can assure it is compliant. Posted: 12 Aug 2009 \| Published: 12 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Endpoint Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

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

When Less Is More: Why Small Companies Should Think Outside the (Red/ Yellow) Box for Protecting Endpoints sponsored by Sunbelt Software WHITE PAPER: Endpoint security issues simply can't be ignored, regardless of the size of the organization. This paper will discuss how internet threats and vulnerabilities affect us all and what criteria businesses should use in order to pick out a proper endpoint security solution. Posted: 30 Jul 2009 \| Published: 30 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Network Performance \| Network Security Software \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Systems Management \| 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

Enabling a safer internet: The positive approach to web security sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper describes today's new web threats, highlights the need for a positive security model to replace yesterday's access-blocking approach, and describes the three pillars of protection organizations need to safeguard their systems and resources. Posted: 09 Apr 2009 \| Published: 09 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| 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

Achieving North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security Standards sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Learn about NERC compliance challenges and how to ensure audit-readiness by delivering end-to-end vulnerability management, endpoint protection and data protection solutions. Posted: 06 Apr 2009 \| Published: 06 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Data Encryption Standard \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Assessments

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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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