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<title><![CDATA[whitepapers.scmagazine.com/Security/Hacker Detection]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hacker in a security context refers to a type of computer hacker who is involved in computer security/insecurity and is able to exploit systems or gain unauthorized access through skills, tactics and detailed knowledge.]]></description>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/security/security/</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cenzic Software:  Identity Theft Laws And Application Security]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper219/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 22:05:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cenzic Hailstorm&reg; solution helps companies comply with AB 1950, allowing companies to use automated processes to manage their security. Hailstorm is a key tool for preventing breaches.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn More About Penetration Testing Software: Taking the Guesswork Out of Vulnerability Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper295/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-20 10:46:46</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This IDC white paper examines key trends in the vulnerability management and assessment (VA&amp;M) market and identifies the value of penetration testing as part of a comprehensive security methodology.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Positive ROI of Managing Vulnerabilities with Automated Penetration Testing]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper296/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-20 10:55:39</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper will demonstrate how real-world case studies reveal a significantly positive ROI, making the purchase decision easily justified. Since IT and security budgets are tight, to justify product acquisitions many organizations undertake an ROI analysis for new software purchases.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Internet Fraud--Don't Become the Next Victim]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper332/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-17 12:47:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Protect yourself from the fraudulent techniques of phishing and pharming with the helpful tips in this paper. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your Network from ARP Spoofing-Based Attacks]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper334/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-17 13:14:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think that your encrypted HTTP connection to your remote server is secure? Guess again. ARP spoofing attacks are a highly effective method employed by hackers today to intercept information such as usernames, passwords and data. Understand this attack method and what you can do to protect your sensitive information. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Multi-Layered Approach to Stopping Information Theft]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper422/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-24 13:34:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spyware is but the latest in a long list of Internet threats facing individuals and organizations alike. While it may sound relatively innocuous, spyware is the culmination of years of hacking development by cyber criminals. Spyware does more than just spy; it records and reports back specific information about the computer it infects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virus Prevention Without Signatures]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper424/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-24 17:39:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Viruses have been on the attack for more than 20 years, and the cost of dealing with them is escalating. Too many malcode (malicious code) attacks by viruses, worms, Trojans and the like are breaking through today&#39;s most prevalent system defenses: Antivirus (AV) programs. This whitepaper will discuss the full impact of virus disasters and what historically has been done to combat the problem.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maximizing Your Network Security Budget]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper464/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-21 15:59:57</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Managing network vulnerabilities will be the biggest challenge for C-Level executives in the coming years. Intrusions are more frequent and more malicious, so the security of corporate networks, and therefore the security of the entire corporation are dependent on the ability to quickly identify, prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in the network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vulnerability Assessment for the Security Operations Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper466/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-11 11:48:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper explains the evolving needs for vulnerability assessment, the special requirements inherent within large enterprises, and how SecureScout SP from netVigilance meets those needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting the Inside Edge of the Network: NitroSecurity's Active Network Response]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper470/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 00:18:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[NitroSecurity&#39;s Active Network Response is a new security model that delivers network protection closer to the users at the network edge - stopping attacks before they can propagate throughout the network.&nbsp;  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting HTTP Traffic:  Why Web Filtering Should Be Your First Line of Defense]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper568/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-07 09:05:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper outlines the types of threats that leverage the Internet as a means of delivery and the risks that they pose to your organization.  Learn the key drivers of a corporate security policy and how you can protect against HTTP-based threats using Web filtering as part of a multi-layered content security strategy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unknown Attacks:  A Clear and Growing Danger]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper570/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-07 09:06:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unknown attacks are quickly becoming the next great information security challenge for today&#39;s organizations.  Get up to speed on what these threats really are and learn what security measures are available to keep your network safe from these attacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intelligent Defense for Enterprise Assets: The Need for Host Intrusion Prevention]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper620/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:46:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses today are under intense pressure to open up their networks, comply with increasingly rigorous regulatory requirements, AND ensure their IT assets are protected from attacks. This white paper explores these security challenges and explains how host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems&nbsp; play a critical role in an organization&#39;s overall security strategy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The New Threat: Attackers That Target Healthcare Organizations (And what you can do about it)]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper621/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:48:04</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Healthcare organizations are being targeted by financially motivated attackers that steal and sell valuable data, including identities and computing resources.  This white paper defines the new threat, and outlines three important steps that providers can take to protect their critical systems.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Critical Importance of Three Dimensional Protection in an Intrusion Prevention System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper623/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-29 16:33:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprises without a sound intrusion prevention strategy across the three threat dimensions - undesired access, malicious content, and rate-based attacks - open the door to unacceptable risks and costs, especially from hybrid attacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting IT Infrastructures Against Zero-Day Network Attacks with Intrusion Prevention System Tech]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper625/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-29 16:31:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper is intended for Information Security and Information Technology professionals interested in understanding Zero-day Attacks, the various protection schemes available today and how Top Layer Network&#39;s Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) solutions provide the best mechanisms for protection from these types of attacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On-Demand Vulnerability Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper675/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 13:00:13</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to start your own self-auditing process by setting goals and answering key questions about your infrastructure. This podcast examines what to look for in a self-audition solution, how to use vulnerability management to ease the pain and why your software solution really matters.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Online Demo: Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance Overview]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper681/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 13:00:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take a Free tour of the Web-based Vulnerability Management and Policy compliance solution that pinpoints network vulnerabilities before hackers have a chance to exploit them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Client Systems from the Crimeware Invasion]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper685/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:45:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The IT threat landscape has changed from individual hackers disrupting network operations to organized crime stealing confidential information. Antivirus technology must be joined by a coordinated, multilayered defense that includes proactive vulnerability-based intrusion prevention, file-based intrusion prevention, and inbound and outbound traffic control.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automated Penetration Testing: Completing the Vulnerability Management Framework]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper707/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 13:41:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recent regulatory  additions require that companies take proactive measures like penetration  testing to enforce data privacy and integrity.&nbsp; By deploying a distributed model  companies can execute testing from different security levels which is important  in challenging posture based on level of access. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Security Design Principles]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper718/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 00:21:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper is an overview of the Nixu Security System and the various security principles it encompasses.&nbsp; Topics discussed include security design, application security, OS hardening, patch management, and more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Securing Web Applications: The Time Is Now]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper719/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 22:08:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprises need to utilize software testing that can automatically review applications for security problems. This document examines the market drivers and technology associated with software security code review products and discusses how Cenzic is addressing this urgent need.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[There's a Hole in Your Network: Vulnerability Management Is No Mystery]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper723/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 13:01:13</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how vulnerability management allows you to keep on top of these problems by identifying an organization&#39;s greatest security vulnerabilities and proactively recommending fixes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Log Law: Is Your Log Data Guilty?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper755/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 11:54:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper is a must read for those involved in the process of log management for legal use. You&#39;ll examine the admissibility of log data in court cases; maintaining the authenticity of log data; and how log data can be attacked and stand up to scrutiny. And, learn legal terms like Hearsay, Best Evident Rules, etc.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leveraging Managed Service to Automate Security Assessment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper769/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-05 10:46:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With web applications constantly evolving, finding vulnerabilities is a challenging, costly and time-consuming undertaking.&nbsp; The solution is automated security assessment products that leverage stateful processing to comprehensively examine web applications and reveal vulnerabilities in hours rather than weeks.&nbsp; Find out how Cenzic&#39;s ClickToSecure solution can help you secure your applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boxing Clever: How New Technology Can Play a Key Role in Fighting the Global Counterfeiting Boom]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper821/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 23:07:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internet&#39;s reach and anonymity have played a big part in the 100-fold growth of counterfeiting since the 1980s. The web provides a shop window on the world, yet it&#39;s impossible to police.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Neutralizing the Spyware Threat]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper826/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 12:40:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Add spyware to the list of urgent security concerns. With resources already stretched thin in fighting viruses and stopping spam, companies now also have to defend against a threat that strikes silently and does much of its damage before it&rsquo;s even detected.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Web 2.0 Security Risks. Are you protected?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper854/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-07 09:07:09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper outlines these new threats and discusses the limited effectiveness of reactive legacy Web security solutions against those threats.&nbsp; The paper then outlines the new reputation based, proactive security paradigm that is necessary for securing Web 2.0 applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CIPA - Keeping Students Safe on the Net]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1076/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-13 08:37:27</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Protecting students from the millions of sites that house pornography, adult chat rooms, violence &amp; hacking can provide not just a safe surfing atmosphere to minors in schools and libraries, but also qualify the institutions for federal E-rate funding through compliance with CIPA - the Children&#39;s Internet Protection Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wireless LAN Security: What Hackers Know That You Don't]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1086/</link>
<pubDate>2008-09-26 15:57:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This document outlines how hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in 802.11 wireless LANs and describes the widely available hacking tools. As a collection of already published risks to wireless LANs, this white paper is written to inform IT security managers of what they are up against.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Detect Hackers on Your Web Server]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1151/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper shows where GFI EventsManager fits in this picture and how it is an invaluable asset in the corporate toolbox.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intrusion Defense: Is Your Castle Protected?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1209/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-04 12:16:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read this interesting comparison about designing an intrusion defense strategy that identifies the value of business processes, and implements appropriate strategies to protect these systems using a layered defense approach is not only a good security practice, but also a regulation in many cases.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Where Online Hackers Are Headed in 2007]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1211/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-04 12:17:06</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Click here and get a head start on these Hackers by learning how they are turning their attention to new ways to deliver viruses, crash unsuspecting users&rsquo; computers, and steal social security numbers, passwords, bank account numbers, etc.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PDF Spam: A Step Ahead of Image Spam]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1226/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-24 10:05:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper explains what makes spam such an unbearable problem and how spamming tactics are evolving daily to beat anti-spam software. The latest tactic is to use the common PDF file format to send image spam. By using PDF attachments to send images instead of embedding them in the body of the email message, spammers have taken the cat-and-mouse game with anti-spam software developers to a new level.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Cyber War has Begun]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1479/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-05 12:34:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, a series of cyber attacks on the Defense Department and Defense contractors in the United States as well as the Ministry of Defense and Parliament in the U.K. have created significant cause-for-concern by computer security experts. It is imperative you read this brief and learn how we&#39;re all vulnerable and what is being done to prevent these Cyber Attacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winning the Battle Against Inside Threats: Actionable Strategies for Safeguarding Critical Data]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1746/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-09 20:21:16</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To manage threats to the enterprise and successfully meet compliance challenges, organizations need a comprehensive security strategy that can successfully do battle with inside as well as outside threats. Today, companies are increasingly leveraging security information management (SIM) solutions to build a clean, concise, and manageable process for dealing with the tremendous volumes of raw security information from disparate devices, applications, and databases. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ESET Global Threat Report 2007]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1852/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-06 18:58:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As another year draws to a close, few can have failed to notice the plagues of malicious software, floods of fraudulent emails and the generally increased pestilence of our online world, marking out 2007 as one of the most remarkable in the history of malware.&nbsp; This report covers the top malware threats in 2007 and provides monthly summaries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Threat Model for Small and Medium Sized Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1880/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-06 18:58:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important for businesses to have a plan in place that addresses the changing threat landscape.&nbsp; This podcast discusses various items for businesses to consider when developing an IT threat model. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Panda Security for Business with TruPrevent Technologies]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper1948/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-03 16:50:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&rsquo;s targeted malware attacks are infecting unsuspecting businesses at astonishing rates, rendering traditional antivirus solutions ineffective. Reported and known viruses are becoming less important compared to the increase in unknown threats and attacks. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Attachment Spam: The Latest Trend]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper2304/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-26 08:23:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper explains what makes spam such an unbearable problem and how spamming tactics are evolving daily to beat anti-spam software. In the space of two months, spammers have switched from image spam to using PDF, Excel and ZIP file attachments. By using these attachments to send images instead of embedding them in the body of the email message, spammers have taken the cat-and-mouse game with anti-spam software developers to a new level.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vulnerability Management for Dummies: How to Implement a Successful Vulnerability Management Program]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper2468/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 13:01:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a business owner, or someone responsible for network security within your organization, you need to understand how to prevent attacks and eliminate network weaknesses that leave your business exposed and at risk. Vulnerability Management for Dummies arms you with the facts and shows you how to implement a successful Vulnerability Management program.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Identifying & Thwarting Malicious Intrusions]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper2686/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-21 14:05:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rootkits, Trojans, ransomware, Denial-of-Service and much more &ndash; this newly released white paper from MX Logic covers the everchanging security threat landscape. Learn what malicious intrusions are out there, how to identify them and how to keep your network safe. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What's the Big Deal with Managed Security Services?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper2687/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-21 14:05:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this recent report, the Aberdeen Group&rsquo;s research revealed that 100% of Best-in-Class companies consume some managed security services as part of their security strategy. The most widely deployed and easiest to implement managed security service is email security. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stopping Data Leakage- Exploiting your Existing Security Investment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper2987/</link>
<pubDate>2008-10-01 23:24:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As attitudes to work and information continue to evolve away from those of the past, organizations are become more aware of the acute need to control the information that flows into, through and out of their networks. This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use current investments in IT security technologies at the gateway and endpoint to support this policy, and describes where new investment should realistically be made.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sophos Security Threat Report: Mid-Year Update]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper3125/</link>
<pubDate>2008-10-01 23:37:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hackers attack businesses, blogs and Web 2.0 sites... The latest Security Threat Report from Sophos gives you a comprehensive insight into the very latest methods being used by cybercriminals to try to out-fox traditional security systems. Download a copy and benefit from the expert analysis and opinion that will help you stay ahead of today&rsquo;s increasingly covert threats.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How a Hacker Launches a Blind SQL Injection Attack]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper3194/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-12 15:00:52</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Protect against Blind SQL Injection and similar input validation problems, read this paper to learn how.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Extraordinary Failure of Anti-Virus Technology: Why Whitelisting Succeeds Where AV Has Failed]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.scmagazine.com/whitepaper3479/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anti-virus technology fails to prevent computers from virus infections. And because it fails, it inadvertently assists many security woes that plague the computer population. Fortunately, whitelisting technology has emerged in recent years. Whitelisting technology takes a different approach to the malware problem, recording all valid programs and preventing others from executing. Because of this approach, it can be and is used to prevent other ills, such as spyware, adware, unlicensed software or any other kind of unauthorized software. Whitelisting can be applied to device control as well, which prevents the attaching of unauthorized devices to corporate PCs and laptops.]]></description>
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