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VoIP security strategy helps WNS tackle cross-party risk
Indian BPO major WNS ensures robust risk management and PCI-DSS compliance through simple VoIP security solution, despite outdated client infrastructure. Case Study
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Genpact boosts security management with SIEM tool
An early adopter of SIEM technology in India, leading BPO firm Genpact’s nine-year journey to SIEM nirvana forms the focus of this case study. Case Study
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Maltego and advanced exploit writing: The PDF tutorial collection
Right from how to write advanced custom exploits to perform reconnaissance using Maltego, you can find it all in this comprehensive PDF tutorial collection. Tutorial
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HDFC Bank’s ISO 27004 compliant security metrics a boost toward GRC
An ISO/IEC 27004 compliant metrics program is a rarity in the Indian infosec circuit. Indian BFSI major HDFC Bank’s ISMS has been there, done that. Case Study
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Maltego user guide part 2: Infrastructural reconnaissance
This part of our Maltego tutorial details how you can use the multi-faceted tool for infrastructural aspects of information gathering. Tutorial
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Burp Suite Tutorial PDF compendium: WebApp tester’s ready reference
Our Burp Suite tutorial PDF compendium is a collection of our Burp Suite guides in PDF format made available to you for free offline reference. Tutorial
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Exploit development tutorial - Part Deux
In our exploit development tutorial’s second part, we examine how you can write exploits in PERL. Then we see how to port exploits by scripting in Ruby. Tutorial
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India Inc guns for SIEM tools as maturity, viability drive growth
SIEM tool adoption in India is rising, spurred by growth in maturity of both SIEMs and organizations. We take a broad status check of the Indian SIEM space. Feature
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Bank of India’s 2FA with mutual authentication goes beyond OTPs
Indian BFSI major Bank of India chose mutual authentication when it required a two factor authentication (2FA) solution. There’s been no looking back. Case Study
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Burp Suite training tutorial: Part 3 – Sequencer, decoder and composer
In the third installment of our Burp Suite training tutorial, learn how to analyze tokens, decode requests and compare responses using Burp Suite tools. Tutorial
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Security tech market set to grow 8.7% in 2013, says Gartner
The worldwide security technology and services market will reach $67.2bn in 2013, up 8.7% from 2012, according to research firm Gartner News | 11 Jun 2013
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IT pros must be responsible for cloud data security needs
Although IT cedes some control by using public cloud, cloud data security ultimately falls on the organization -- not the vendor. News | 29 Mar 2013
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Research highlights speed, frequency of ICS security attacks
A new Trend Micro study using honeypots for research highlights an alarming number and variety of attempted ICS security breaches. News | 20 Mar 2013
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Deception, proactive defenses can better protect IP, says expert
Deceptive environments, phony data in the enterprise can fool attackers and increase the cost of hacking, says noted cybersecurity expert Paul Kurtz. News | 20 Nov 2012
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Nasa to encrypt data after latest breach
Nasa is to encrypt all its mobile computers after the loss of a laptop containing personal information about more than 10,000 staff News | 16 Nov 2012
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Mobile impacting cloud security issues, says panel
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) makes securing cloud services complex, say experts. Enterprises should set mobile guidelines consistent with cloud policies. News | 07 Nov 2012
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Strong passwords are no use against social-engineering iHack
CIOs try to stop hackers through security best practices such as two-factor authentication, but social engineering fueled a massive iHack. CIO Matters | 09 Aug 2012
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Black Hat 2012: David Litchfield slams Oracle database indexing
At Black Hat 2012, longtime Oracle thorn David Litchfield presents working exploits targeting Oracle database indexing vulnerabilities. News | 26 Jul 2012
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MDM, security vendors scramble to address BYOD security issues
Organisations are looking beyond NAC and MDM to resolve BYOD security issues; MDM, security and hybrid vendors are responding with new products. News | 18 May 2012
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Gartner report: UTM market on the upswing, expert says
Gartner released a report detailing market growth from 2010-2011 throughout the UTM vendor industry. News | 14 May 2012
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A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security
Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance. Tip
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Low-cost methods for secure, large file transfer
Transferring large files safely can be a costly process. Matt Pascucci offers low-cost options for secure, large file transfers in the enterprise. Tip
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Combat social engineering attacks with these mantras
Of all the security threats, those involving the human angle are perhaps the deadliest. Keep social engineering at bay with these tips. Tip
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Security big data: Preparing for a big data collection implementation
Learn how security big data initiatives support enterprise information security and how to prepare for a big data collection implementation. Tip
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Leading Indian banking portals contain glaring security lapses
Even as Internet banking portals transform the way Indians bank, vulnerabilities exist in banking websites like SBI, Citibank India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Tip
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Five essential SIEM training tips for effective teams
Oft neglected in organizations, training an SIEM team is something you can’t ignore. Satish Jagu of Genpact shares tips for effective SIEM management. Tip
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Exploring new features, uses for secure Web gateway appliances
Expert Michael Cobb reviews secure Web gateway appliance features that can better shield endpoints, plus SWG deployment options. Tip
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IPS/IDS technologies: Innovations and changes
Haven’t shopped for an IDS/IPS in a while? Karen Scarfone details important recent innovations to IDS/IPS technologies. Tip
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Six SIEM solution optimization tips from Genpact
In the third and last installment of our series on SIEM, Genpact SIEM expert Satish Jagu helps you optimize the performance of your SIEM solution. Tip
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Remote Desktop Protocol security: How to secure RDP network endpoints
What is RDP and why does it pose a security threat? Expert Matt Pascucci explains why it’s needed and how best to secure RDP it in the enterprise. Tip
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Can network security devices replace firewalls?
There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls. Answer
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How to address password change frequency, reuse for third-party apps
Expert Michael Cobb explains how password change frequency and reuse for third-party apps should be addressed in enterprise password policies. Answer
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An intro to free Microsoft security tools for secure software development
Free Microsoft security tools Threat Modeling, MiniFuzz and RegExFuzz are designed to help developers build secure software. Answer
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How to prevent network denial-of-service attacks
Expert John Strand explains how to shore up security as you plan a large-scale advertising campaign. Ask the Expert
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The case against UTM: Is there a better alternative?
Unified threat management (UTM) promises tighter security with less required oversight, but are there security risks inherent in deploying UTM appliances? Enterprise network security expert Mike Chapple weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Intrusion detection vs. intrusion prevention
Both IPS and IDS tools are designed to monitor the network for signs of unusual activity. Network security expert Mike Chapple explain how each technology differs in its approach. Ask the Expert
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Best practices for IDS creation and signature database maintenance
Mike Chapple offers an alternative to creating an intrusion detection system as well as advice on maintaining a signature database. Ask the Expert
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How helpful is the centralized logging of network flow data?
Network security expert Mike Chapple strongly recommends network flow logging as part of a well-rounded security program. There are two common pitfalls, however, that infosec professionals need to look out for. Ask the Expert
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Paladion
Paladion Networks is a Bengaluru, India-based provider of information security products and services. Definition
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SafeSquid
SafeSquid is an HTTP 1.1 content filtering proxy server. Definition
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Metasploit Project - Metasploit Framework
The Metasploit Project is an open source computer security project that provides a public resource for researching and developing exploit code. Definition
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GajShield
GajShield Infotech is an Indian firewall vendor and security services provider. Definition
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network intrusion protection system (NIPS)
A network intrusion protection system (NIPS) is an umbrella term for a combination of hardware and software systems that protect computer networks from unauthorized access and malicious activity. Definition
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vulnerability management
Vulnerability management is a pro-active approach to managing network security. Definition
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man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack
A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is an exploit in which an intruder intercepts and alters communications between two parties, usually an end user and a website. Definition
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CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is a government-mandated information technology (IT) security organization. The purpose of CERT-In is to respond to computer security incidents, report on vulnerabilities and promote effective IT ... Definition
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active man-in-the-middle attack (MitM)
Active man-in-the-middle (MitM) is an attack method that allows an intruder to access sensitive information by intercepting and altering communications between the user of a public network and a requested website. Definition
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Zenmap tutorial: Mapping networks using Zenmap profiles
Video: In this Zenmap tutorial screencast, Keith Barker of CBT Nuggets explains how to efficiently map networks graphically using Zenmap profiles. Video
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How to use Wireshark to detect and prevent ARP spoofing
Video: Keith Barker of CBT Nuggets demonstrates how to use Wireshark, the popular open source packet analyzer, to prevent ARP spoofing attacks. Screencast
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10 robust USB drive security tools for India Inc
USB drives are ubiquitous in Indian businesses, but pose security threats as they are easily lost/stolen. Here are 10 tools to ensure robust USB security. Photo Story
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Five DDoS attack tools that you should know about
In this photo-story we explore common distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack tools and their features. Also learn how to guard against DDoS attacks. Photo Story
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Adopting BYOD culture sans chaos: An Indian perspective
The bring your own device (BYOD) concept is changing security and cost paradigms. We look at BYOD considerations for Indian businesses in this series. Photo Story
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13 Android security apps
Keep your Android mobile device secure with our recommendations for Android security apps. Use these must-have 13 Android security apps and sleep easy. Photo Story
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11 security audit essentials
IT security audit tools automate the IT security audit process, making it more efficient and effective. Here are 11 must-have IT security audit tools. Photo Story
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Screencast: Burp Suite tutorial highlights Burp Proxy, other key tools
In this screencast, Mike McLaughlin offers a short Burp Suite tutorial, including the key features of this powerful pen testing tool: Burp Proxy. Video
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10 Wi-Fi security tools for your arsenal
With Wi-Fi’s growth, security administrators and pen testers alike have their hands full. Here’s a list of essential Wi-Fi security tools to ease the stress. Photo Story
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PODCAST: McAfee's endpoint chief on mobile internet security
Candace Worley, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Endpoint Security at McAfee explains how new endpoints like tablets and mobile phones are changing the requirements for internet security. Podcast
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Security tech market set to grow 8.7% in 2013, says Gartner
The worldwide security technology and services market will reach $67.2bn in 2013, up 8.7% from 2012, according to research firm Gartner News
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A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security
Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance. Tip
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Can network security devices replace firewalls?
There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls. Answer
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How to address password change frequency, reuse for third-party apps
Expert Michael Cobb explains how password change frequency and reuse for third-party apps should be addressed in enterprise password policies. Answer
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IT pros must be responsible for cloud data security needs
Although IT cedes some control by using public cloud, cloud data security ultimately falls on the organization -- not the vendor. News
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Research highlights speed, frequency of ICS security attacks
A new Trend Micro study using honeypots for research highlights an alarming number and variety of attempted ICS security breaches. News
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Low-cost methods for secure, large file transfer
Transferring large files safely can be a costly process. Matt Pascucci offers low-cost options for secure, large file transfers in the enterprise. Tip
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VoIP security strategy helps WNS tackle cross-party risk
Indian BPO major WNS ensures robust risk management and PCI-DSS compliance through simple VoIP security solution, despite outdated client infrastructure. Case Study
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Zenmap tutorial: Mapping networks using Zenmap profiles
Video: In this Zenmap tutorial screencast, Keith Barker of CBT Nuggets explains how to efficiently map networks graphically using Zenmap profiles. Video
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Combat social engineering attacks with these mantras
Of all the security threats, those involving the human angle are perhaps the deadliest. Keep social engineering at bay with these tips. Tip
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