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How code signing works
For developers creating software to be distributed via the internet, tampering is a common concern. Software can be modified to include malware, and the software's original, non-malicious author will be blamed for the harm the modified software does. Developers want customers to trust their software. This Thawte white paper shows how a code-signing certificate can make that possible.
3 days ago by ThawteExtended validation SSL certificates: a standard for trust
Many consumers have reservations about trusting websites, which impacts their willingness to complete e-commerce transactions, financial transactions with their banks, and other tasks involving transmission of sensitive information. The growing frequency of web site scams—such as phishing and pharming—creates an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. This Thawte white paper looks at how Certification Authorities (CAs) are addressing the evolving and granular needs of online encryption, and how Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates go beyond traditional SSL encryption.
3 days ago by ThawteWhat is SSL and what are SSL certificates?
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates are widely used to help secure and authenticate communications both on the internet and within organisational intranets. Using SSL certificates on your organisation's web servers means you can securely collect sensitive information online and give your customers and users confidence that their communications with you are protected. This guide from Thawte provides an introduction to SSL security, covering the basics of how SSL functions. You will also find a discussion of the various applications of SSL certificates, along with information on their proper deployment and details of how you may test SSL certificates on your web server.
4 days ago by ThawteHow IT is ganging up on organised cybercrime
Lone criminals no longer dominate digital crime. According to research from Detica, 80 percent of internet crime is perpetrated by co-ordinated groups. Cybercriminals are working together to wreak havoc on businesses and governments, and the public and private sectors are both facing a full spectrum of threats, from financial crime to hacktivism. But IT managers are joining forces to fight this gang warfare. This ZDNet UK guide, produced in association with HP, looks at some of the recent threats to online security, and shows how businesses and governments from the UK and Europe are forming strong defences, sharing information and keeping their data protected from online threats.
7 days ago by ZDNet UKMeeting the Challenges of Endpoint Security
Growing business face real difficulties in protecting users, especially remote workers, while keeping management costs down.
Mobile working and the benefits that it brings are on the rise. But without addressing the security issues of remote working, the benefits could be outweighed by the risks.
Businesses need to protect users from viruses, spyware and unauthorized intrusion - most use antivirus software. But is it enough? And can it meet the evolving security risks associated with a remote workforce?
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Eight questions about your intrusion security solution
There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion security systems. The truth is that the capabilities and underlying design of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems couldn't be more different. While the acronyms and product claims sound similar, only one approach to network security can block a wide variety of security attacks throughout your network without slowing down your network applications or devouring human IT resources. This HP white paper looks at why intrusion prevention — not detection — is essential, and suggests questions to ask your intrusion security system vendor when taking a closer look at intrusion security solutions.
May 11th, 2012 by HPDefining next-generation network intrusion prevention
There's no question of the increase and severity in advanced threats attacking networks, application and data. The new, sophisticated and organised criminals are capable of launching advanced, targeted attacks that can quietly invade and infiltrate your network. To stop these and other types of advanced, targeted threats, organisations need not just protection against exploits, but also contextual awareness and the ability to inspect and block threats. This Gartner white paper gives an overview of the security features of HP TippingPoint's Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS).
May 11th, 2012 by Hewlett-Packard (HP)How to defend mobile applications
The standard for being on the cutting edge of business is a mobile storefront on smartphones and tablets. Without this mobile presence, you'll lose business to competitors who have them. With this new challenge come high risks as well as great rewards. Your customers can now perform sensitive transactions anywhere, and mobile apps, devices and data can be more easily attacked. This HP white paper highlights the various considerations for defending mobile applications—from the mobile application architecture itself to the myriad testing technologies needed to properly assess mobile applications risk.
May 11th, 2012 by HPDelivering software security in the cloud
HP Fortify on Demand is a security-as-a-service testing solution that allows any organisation to test the security of software quickly, accurately, affordably, and without any software to install or manage. This automated on-demand service helps organisations with two key challenges: - Ensuring the security of applications licensed from third parties - Increasing the speed and efficiency of building security into a development lifecycle This document describes in detail how HP Fortify on Demand works and what it can accomplish for companies seeking to test the security of their software.
May 11th, 2012 by HPRouting Security in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
The role of infrastructureless Mobile Ad hoc NETworks (MANETs) in ubiquitous networks is outlined. In a MANET there are no dedicated routers and all network nodes must contribute to routing. Classification of routing protocols for MANET is based on how routing information is acquired and maintained by mobile nodes and/or on roles of network nodes in a routing. According to the first classification base, MANET routing protocols are proactive, reactive, or hybrid combinations of proactive and reactive protocols. According to the role-based classification, MANET routing protocols are either uniform when all network nodes have the same role or non-uniform when the roles are different and dedicated.
May 2nd, 2012 by The Open UniversityKeep up with ZDNet Australia
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