Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals (part 4)

An intrusion prevention pystem (IPS) is a security protection device or application that acts as a Layer 2 forwarding device to protect network devices from attack.

Part Four: Evolution of Attack Mitigation

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Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals (Part 3)

An intrusion prevention pystem (IPS) is a security protection device or application that acts as a Layer 2 forwarding device to protect network devices from attack.

Part Three: Attack Examples from the Real World

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Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals (Part 2)

An intrusion prevention pystem (IPS) is a security protection device or application that acts as a Layer 2 forwarding device to protect network devices from attack.

Part Two: Target Value, Attack Characteristics and Attack Delivery Mechanisms

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Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals (Part 1)

An intrusion prevention pystem (IPS) is a security protection device or application that acts as a Layer 2 forwarding device to protect network devices from attack.

Part 1: Evolution of Computer Security Threats

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Thursday, March 23, 2006

Tech Buzzword: What is spear phishing?

Spear phishing is an e-mail spoof used to target a specific organization and seek unauthorized access to confidential data. The source of the e-mail appears to be from an individual within the recipient's own company -- generally someone in a position of authority.

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