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- Ongoing concern over Pentagon network attack
- In June 2007, a network intrusion at the Pentagon resulted in the theft of an "amazing amount" of information. The incident continues to be a national security concern according to Dennis Clem, Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD CIO. The OSD detected malicious code in various...
- Tags: Network, Network Attack, Pentagon, Intrusion, Information Technology Security, Government, E-mail, Vertical Industries, Networking, Security, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Tricia Liebert
- Blog posts 2008-03-07
- SND - Securing Cisco Network Devices
- View Available Dates and LocationsIn this 5-day, entry-level network security course, you'll learn basic concepts such as network security policies, network attack methods, and threat mitigation techniques, along with the Cisco security product portfolio. You will examine the most important security technologies, including hardening Cisco IOS ...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Network, Network Device, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Attack, Security, Networking
- Training 2008-01-01
- Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort
- System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems IDS are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack. Study the administration...
- Tags: Monitor, Network, Network Attack, Attack, Chapter Coverage, Firewalls, Linux, Network Security, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2007-10-04
- Network Attack
- Hi I seek for any solution for network attack. We are experiencing intermittent network breakdown that may be cause of virus. What's the soultion or action should i take. I belief it's from user end infected and spread across causing the network flooding. Done cleaning on few suspected PCs, it...
- Tags: Hacking, NETWORKING, SECURITY, mahadar@..., network, network breakdown, network attack
- Discussion threads 2007-07-22
- Windows Vista Network Attack Surface Analysis: A Broad Overview
- A pre-release version of Microsoft Windows Vista was examined to determine the external security exposure and to identify how the networking components have changed from previous versions of Microsoft Windows. Changes in the networking stack, network services, and core protocols are enumerated and their effect on the external security of...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Network, Microsoft Windows Vista, Network Attack, Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2006-07-11
- Secure your network with the Cisco intrusion protection system (IPS)
- Learn about the Cisco intrusion protection system IPS, which is a comprehensive system that enables you to actively defend your network against network attacks, misuse, and unauthorized access.This sample chapter, taken from CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System CSIDS, 2nd Edition, examines the Cisco intrusion protection solution. The chapter...
- Tags: Cisco Intrusion Protection, Cisco Systems Inc., intrusion detection system, monitoring, network, network attack, sensor, unauthorized access
- Download resources 2006-03-01
- Cisco explains threats to enterprise network security
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Designing Network Security, 2nd Edition, gives critical information on a variety of network security threats, including: Port scanning, unauthorized wireless access, default route impersonation, denial of services DoS attacks, TCP/IP session hijacking, and others. Each section provides a detailed attack description and risk...
- Tags: SECURITY, NETWORKING, Designing Network Security, network security, enterprise network, network attack, risk assessment, denial of service, TCP/IP, attack, network, wireless
- Download resources 2005-05-23
- Safe Layer 2 Security In-Depth - Version 2
- This white paper published by Cisco Systems discusses various network attacks on a large-scale enterprise network. These network attacks are based on the premise that each device on the network is a potential target. During the time since the original publication date of the SAFE Enterprise white paper, significant research...
- Tags: Layer 2, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Attack, Hacking, Security
- White papers 2004-03-01
- Strengthen application defenses to prevent network attacks
- According to Microsoft, applications are one of the five biggest areas that you should concentrate on when securing your network. Applications often contain bugs and other vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to your network. Here are some steps that you can take to secure your network...
- Tags: Brien M. Posey MCSE, network, network attack
- Technical articles 2003-02-27
- Lock IT Down: Strengthen application defenses to prevent network attacks
- See how to secure both custom and commercial applications.According to Microsoft, applications are one of the five biggest areas that you should concentrate on when securing your network. Applications often contain bugs and other vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to your network. In this Daily Feature,...
- Tags: Microsoft development tools, SECURITY, Databases, Hacking, network attack, network, Brien M. Posey MCSE, service account
- Technical articles 2002-12-16
- Examining intrusion and nonintrusion network attacks
- The differences between intrusion and nonintrusion attacks are like night and day. Nevertheless, both attacks can render your server useless. Debra Littlejohn Shinder sets out to highlight these differences in this Daily Drill Down.In her last Daily Drill Down, Debra Littlejohn Shinder defined the various types of hacking exploits, the...
- Tags: SECURITY, NETWORKING, TCP/IP, network attack, Deb Shinder, SYN, attack, denial of service, ACK, server, attacker, network
- Technical articles 2001-05-10
- Get IT Done: Protecting your Windows systems from network attacks, part 1
- Learn how to protect a Windows network from hacker attacksIt often seems to me that network administrators are obsessed with security and are among the most paranoid people on earth. They have to be. After all, if an administrator goes easy on the security, there are countless hooligans just waiting...
- Tags: Operating systems, Hacking, Brien M. Posey MCSE, network, Get IT Done, network attack, password, Microsoft Windows, hacker, Windows password
- Technical articles 2001-04-09
- Protecting your Windows servers from network attacks, part 2
- How secure is your server? In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey points out some of the common hacking techniques used to gain access to your network.In the Daily Drill Down entitled “Protecting your Windows servers from network attacks, part 1,” I explained that learning about the techniques hackers use...
- Tags: Operating systems, NETWORKING, Servers, Microsoft Windows Server, Brien M. Posey MCSE, network attack, Microsoft Windows, network, Microsoft Windows NT, server, hacker, hacking, Microsoft Windows NT Server
- Technical articles 2001-04-12
- Pulling All-Nighters to Recover From Network Attacks No Longer Part of IS Curriculum, Thanks to Symantec Sygate Software
- With more than 14,000 users connected to its network, Temple University was plagued with crippling attacks and illegal file-sharing. Those problems are largely gone, thanks to Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection software. Not a single threat has penetrated the network in more than a year, and...
- Tags: Software, Symantec Corp., Network, Network Attack, Security
- Case studies
- Cisco Foils Virulent Network Attacks With Intrusion Detection System
- In the network security world, firewalls are like strong locks on doors, blocking the casual intruder. Like alarms and cameras, an Intruder Detection System IDS alerts network guards to the more determined and successful attacker, and provides information about the intruder along with the data necessary for determining how best...
- Tags: Network, Intrusion Detection System, Intruder, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Attack, Networking, Network Security, Security
- Case studies
- Attacks and Countermeasures: A Study of Network Attack Classes and Security Components to Protect Against Them
- There are many types of network attacks, and security solutions to address almost all of them. Most attack types fall into three major categories: attacks on integrity, attacks on confidentiality or attacks on availability. Though no security solution can protect completely, there are solutions that, when implemented properly, can reduce...
- Tags: Network, Network Attack, Attack, Security
- White papers
Additional Resources
- Packet Leashes: A Defense Against Wormhole Attacks in Wireless Networks
- As mobile ad hoc network applications are deployed, security emerges as a central requirement. This paper introduces the wormhole attack, a severe attack in ad hoc networks that is particularly challenging to defend against. The wormhole attack is possible even if the attacker has not compromised any hosts and even...
- Tags: Network, Wireless Network, Attack, Networking, Security, Wireless
- White papers
- SAMInside (zip)
- Fastest recovery of Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 users' passwords. Brute-force attack; mask attack; dictionary attack; pre-calculated tables attack; import from LC, LCP, LCS, HDT, LMNT.LST, PWDUMP files; and import local hashes.
- Tags: Attack, Security
- Software downloads 2006-01-12
- Recognize and react to the signs a hacker is preparing to attack your network
- The list provides valuable information that will help you recognize, detect, and react to five common signs that a hacker is preparing to attack your network. Before an individual executes a serious attack against your network, he or she will likely spend time preparing for the event--just...
- Tags: Network, Hacker, Attack, Security
- Download resources 2005-08-10
- SANS names top hacker targets
- Attack targets in SANS’ top 20 listSANS released its annual list of the Top 20 Attack Targets, which indicates certain network features that could leave a company vulnerable to attack. Microsoft's IE and Office, Apple's Mac OS X, Web applications, P
- Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, Sonja Thompson, SANS
- Discussion threads 2006-11-16
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