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DEFINITION: Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which an individual lies about his identity or purpose to obtain privileged data about another individual. A pretexter may then use this data to engage in identity theft or corporate espionage. Pretexting may be employed by telephone or email, through customer service instant messaging or a company Web site. A pretexter may use a variety of strategies … Social Engineering definition sponsored by SearchCIO.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
Social Engineering Reports

PandaLabs Annual Report 2018 sponsored by Panda Security RESEARCH CONTENT: As technology continues to advance, cybercriminals are leveraging new capabilities into more sophisticated cyberattacks. PandaLabs, Panda Security's anti-malware laboratory, tracks threat data in real time and has compiled it into a report. Download the report for highlights of 2018's cybersecurity trends, as well as emerging threats for 2019. Posted: 29 Jan 2019 \| Published: 30 Nov 2018 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Cybersecurity \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Predictive Intelligence: Pre-Crime for IT sponsored by Cisco Umbrella EBOOK: Find out how to take a proactive stance against phishing and advanced malware attacks with a cloud-based security service that identifies and predicts attack infrastructure before bad actors can negatively impact your organization. Posted: 29 Aug 2018 \| Published: 31 Dec 2016 TOPICS: Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

2012 Security Outlook sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This report from the Corporate Executive Board, based on extensive research with Chief Information Security Officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012. Posted: 24 Feb 2012 \| Published: 24 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| CISOs \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Hackers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones

Mobile Security Strategies sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ANALYST REPORT: This exclusive report for Computer Weekly members explains the security risks and challenges of using mobile devices in the enterprise. Posted: 09 Nov 2012 \| Published: 09 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Applications Software \| Consumer Telephony Equipment \| Firewall Appliances \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Loss Prevention \| Malware \| mCommerce \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Payments \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Malware Analysts Have the Tools to Defend Against Cyber-Attacks, But Challenges Remain sponsored by Threat Track Security WHITE PAPER: This informative guide explores today's threat landscape, the role of malware and the threat of internal vulnerabilities. Posted: 16 Jun 2014 \| Published: 16 Jun 2014 TOPICS: Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

5 Ways to Prevent a Ransomware Infection through Network Security sponsored by IBM EGUIDE: Even though ransomware attacks are becoming more creative, getting back to the basics of network security could be the key to preventing future infections. In this e-guide, we explore 5 key steps for preventing ransomware attacks. Posted: 05 Oct 2016 \| Published: 03 Oct 2016 TOPICS: Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This report reveals the latest information about today's top security vulnerabilities and threats – from targeted attacks and exploits to spam and phishing – to help you keep your organization safe. View now to learn more! Posted: 23 Jul 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Email Security \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Cisco Spam & Virus Blocker Frees Up Hours and Inboxes for Small Businesses sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. CASE STUDY: Spam email continues to be a big problem, even for small businesses. LUNAR, a product development consulting firm, had a major spam problem despite having just 50 employees. They found relief with Cisco's Spam and Virus Blocker. This case study details how LUNAR and other small businesses implemented and then benefited from this Cisco software. Posted: 13 Feb 2009 \| Published: 13 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Data Security \| Email Security Software \| Phishing \| SMBs

Information Security Magazine November 2009: Stay in Control sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: Unmanaged changes to IT systems and networks can recklessly increase risk to enterprises. The key is rolling out an accepted change management process, and sticking to it. Read this magazine and find out how a consistent change management process puts you in charge. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Phishing \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam

An Introduction to Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) & Internet Single Sign-On sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation VIDEOCAST: Check out this videocast to learn about Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML): what it is, how it works, and why it's important. Posted: 11 Aug 2009 \| Premiered: Aug 11, 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Passwords \| Phishing \| Software as a Service \| SSO \| XML

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