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: November 12, 2009 | Premiered: November 12, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Cybersecurity | Database Security | Hackers | Risk Management | Security | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments

WHITE PAPER - The increasing implementation of strong two-factor authentication has challenged fraudsters to develop new methods to target online users. One of the latest tactics fraudsters are employing is the use of Trojans to launch man-in-the-browser attacks. Read on to learn more about this type of attack and how to defend against it.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: October 12, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Cybersecurity | Fraud Protection | Hackers | Malware | Security | Security Threats | Trojan Horses | Web Application Security | Web Browsers

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Firewall and intrusion prevention systems across various enterprise networks routinely log hundreds of hacker attempts a day. To prevent successful attacks, two key detection approaches have evolved: signature-based and anomaly-based network behavior analysis (NBA). This E-Guide details each approach along with the pros and cons.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Published: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Firewall Appliances | Hackers | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Network Analyzer Software | Network Security | Security Best Practices | Security Threats

PRESENTATION - This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an extensive overview of the internet security threats that have risen up in 2009. Several different cybercrime tactics are discussed and detailed examples are provided for each. Download these slides to get an idea of the threats that your organization is facing.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Hackers | Internet Security | Malware | Security | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - Blended threats are spam stealth attacks, moving undetected through your mail servers—blending in with all the other email—until they strike. They can compromise personal or corporate data, "recruit" computers into a network of bots, or initiate keystroke recording that collects passwords and other information.
Posted: October 28, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Email Security | Hackers | Integrated Threat Management | Malware | Spam | Web Application Security

WHITE PAPER - This paper outlines Web security solutions that focus on increasing overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMB environments and identifies critical elements that make for lower-cost and easier-to-manage solutions. The paper highlights Webroot's SaaS security offering.
Posted: October 1, 2009 | Published: April 14, 2008


Topics:  Email Security | Email Security Services | Hackers | SMBs | Software as a Service | Spyware | Virus Protection | Web Services | Web Services Security | Worms

VIDEO - This videocast covers the practical considerations of encryption, including where to implement it and how to use it, and its role in organizational security and compliance goals.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Premiered: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Enterprise | Enterprise Content Management | Hackers | Security | Security Architectures | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Threats

VIDEO - The monetizing of economic crime in Web 2.0 makes Web security a top priority for security pros. Traditional defenses are obsolete, so view this videocast and learn best practices for creating a new approach to Web security.
Posted: September 16, 2009 | Premiered: July 21, 2009


Topics:  Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Enterprise | Hackers | Security Best Practices | Security Policies | Virus Protection | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security | Web Content Management

WHITE PAPER - Threats today burrow deep in computers and hide. Check out this paper to learn the latest research findings related to data breaches and what you can do to protect your organization's data and reputation.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: March 16, 2009


Topics:  Blogs | Encryption Standards | Hackers | Identity Management | Network Security | Security Management | Security Spending | Security Threats

PODCAST - The rise in fake anti-virus is astonishing security pros everywhere. Listen to this podcast to learn the latest information about this startling trend.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Premiered: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Hackers | Internet Security | Malware | Network Security | Security | Spam | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

PODCAST - The average cost of data breaches is rising as companies struggle to contain data leakage, explains Larry Ponemon of the Ponemon Institute. Also, Henry Helgeson, CEO of payment processor Merchant Warehouse, talks about PCI and encryption in the wake of the Heartland breach.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Premiered: August 28, 2009


Topics:  Data Encryption | Data Security | Encryption Standards | Endpoint Security | Hackers | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Prevention | Payment Card Industry | PCI Bus | Risk Assessment

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - PortalGuard is a password authentication and security solution that allows end-users to authenticate and manage a portal password directly from a Web browser, while providing administrators with functionality to meet or exceed their security objectives.
Posted: August 26, 2009 | Published: August 26, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Data Security | Hackers | Indexing (Information Management) | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management Software | Regulatory Compliance | Security Best Practices

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the problems with current authentication systems and the drivers that should be motivating organizations of all sizes to improve their access controls.
Posted: August 26, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Auditing (Finance) | Authentication | Authorization | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Fraud Protection | Hackers | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Portals | Regulatory Compliance | Usability Testing

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication.
Posted: August 25, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Auditing (Finance) | Authentication | Authorization | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Email Security | Endpoint Security | Hackers | IT Infrastructure | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Regulatory Compliance

WHITE PAPER - Criminals focus on exploiting web application vulnerabilities in order to plant malware and thus infect clients who visit websites. Read this report to learn more about the drivers behind web hacking, the vulnerabilities hackers exploit, and the types of organizations attacked most often.
Posted: August 20, 2009 | Published: August 3, 2009


Topics:  Hackers | Security Threats | Social Networking | Web 2.0 | Web Application Security | Web Development | Web Identities | Web Site Monitoring