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An Approach to Security Policy Configuration Using Semantic Threat Graphs
White Paper This knowledge is modeled in terms of Semantic Threat Graphs, a variation of the traditional Threat/Attack Tree, extended in order to relate semantic information about security configuration with threats, vulnerabilities... [02 Oct 2009]
Defense Against DoS, Flooding Attacks
White Paper When conducting the experiment the author noticed that a successful attack on the networked system is relatively easy as the needed tools are free to download but at the same time the simple means of defense can be... [02 Oct 2009]
Mitigating Distributed Denial of Service Attacks in Multiparty Applications in the Presence of Clock Drifts
White Paper Acknowledgments, if lost, can cause a port to be open for a longer time and thus be vulnerable to DoS attacks; Time servers for synchronizing clocks can become targets to DoS attack themselves. A weak point in... [02 Oct 2009]
Webcast: Voice over IP Security
White Paper The signaling is also vulnerable to attack, which can include misdirected or counterfeit signaling messages that may be difficult to detect. It's important to understand that VoIP is vulnerable to specific types of attacks. [01 Oct 2009]
Preparing for Tomorrow's Threat Today: What We Can Learn from the History of Malware and Defenses
White Paper Many attack vectors of the 21st century are financial in nature. There is one given in the IT security realm and that is change. The challenges faced by security professionals a decade ago are much different than the... [01 Oct 2009]
What You Need To Know About Server 2008 Core Edition
White Paper This white paper explains the reasoning behind this "minimalist" approach to Server 2008 Core Edition that can be simpler to maintain, more reliable, and more resistant to attack than "full-boat" Server 2008 systems. [01 Oct 2009]
WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises
White Paper But the only way an executive is likely to lose their job over a wireless network is if they end up like the folks at The TJX Companies, who saw millions of credit card numbers stolen from an attack that started with a... [01 Oct 2009]
Think You Are Immune From a Web Application Attack - Think Again!
White Paper Breach Security recently announced that web attackers unleashed a new type of SQL injection attack in 2008 that compromised more than 500,000 websites, according to its Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID) 2008 Annual... [01 Oct 2009]
Skyjacking a Cisco WLAN Access Point: Attack Analysis and Countermeasures
White Paper This webcast will deconstruct the skyjacking vulnerability - explaining why the vulnerability occurs in Cisco WLANs, which Cisco access points are affected, how skyjacking can be exploited to launch potent attacks, and what are the best... [01 Oct 2009]
The Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID): Trends in Web Application Security
White Paper In addition, in many cases of web attacks victims hide the breach or are not aware that a web attack had occurred. The presenter will provide with attack and vulnerability resources. What are the... [01 Oct 2009]
Prevent Security Breaches by Protecting Information Proactively
White Paper Threats to corporate information continue to increase and IT organizations now have to worry about internal and external attack vectors - including employees who may either intentionally or accidentally risk critical... [01 Oct 2009]
Is the Latest Wireless Vulnerability Just the Tip (or TKIP) of the Iceberg?
White Paper This new attack reinforces the fact that companies cannot rely on a single point of failure when it comes to enterprise security. The newly discovered Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) vulnerability on Access Points... [01 Oct 2009]
The Web Hacking Incidents Database 2009: Bi-Annual Report
White Paper Attack vectors exploiting the Web 2.0 features such as user-contributed content were commonly employed. The much anticipated Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID) 2009 Bi-Annual Report is ready for download. [01 Oct 2009]
Elon Musk
AS Profile By gunning for the traditional climate-ambivalent territory of the true petrol head with sexy sports cars while mixing in the appeal of a family friendly sedan, Tesla's two-pronged attack is making it the one to watch in... [29 Sep 2009]
Photos: Computer history goes under the hammer
Photo Another classic in the collection is this BBC Micro computer which comes complete with user manual, the game 'Tank Attack' and the Prinztronic tournament mini TV game, otherwise known as 'Pong' (with original box). [29 Sep 2009]