As the number and severity of cyber-crimes continues to grow, it’s important to understand the steps cyber-criminals take to attack your network, the types of malware they use, and the tools you need to stop them. The basic steps of a cyber attack include reconnaissance (finding vulnerabilities); intrusion (actual...
Published: Aug 18, 2014
In this installment of a series of white papers about the true cost of DDoS attacks, StamSOC (Staminus Security Operation Center) will discuss the history of these attacks, the wide reaching impacts, and the true costs associated with DDoS attacks.
Business operators often overlook the repercussions of DDoS attacks....
Published: May 06, 2014
Big data is changing the face of the global business landscape with few technologies left untouched by the opportunities it presents and information security is no different.
Published: Apr 16, 2014
Is vulnerability management critical for a business? Aren’t traditional security tools sufficient to protect and secure the network?
Yes, to the first question and a resounding no, to the second! Every system can be made more secure and vulnerability management solutions will not only show where to secure, but...
Published: May 28, 2014
This paper discusses how to cost-effectively turn the tables and ultimately win the battle for securing the network. We will discuss different options and the methodology for making critical decisions about how to tackle your network security challenges.
Published: May 09, 2014
At the end of each year, ESET Latin America's Lab prepares a document about trends in malware, cybercrime and other types of malicious computer attacks, based on what has been observed and analyzed throughout the current year. It is important to point out that by a trend we mean a projection performed by the company...
Published: Jun 24, 2013
Traditionally, protecting business-critical servers from threats has fallen to a disparate suite of reactive security controls.
To stay ahead of advanced threats, lateral movement and increasing attacker sophistication, many organisations plan to consolidate these tools through the use of integrated suites and...
Published: Jan 16, 2019
Your website is your window on the world – it’s your shop front, your brand on display and a key route to market and perhaps your most essential sales and marketing tool. And as such it critical to your business: and if something bad were to happen then it would be a disaster your shop could be closed, your...
Published: Aug 07, 2014
This checklist of best practices will save you time and help you understand what to look for when selecting a WAS solution, whether you have a handful of apps or thousands.
Published: Apr 24, 2014
This book provides an overview of network security in general, and explains how cybercriminals can use hidden or currently undetectable methods to penetrate protected network systems.
Published: Apr 25, 2014
As you move into 2015 endpoint security planning, prioritizing your initiatives can be time consuming. Last year analyst firm, Securosis, offered their thoughts on buying Endpoint Security Management solutions – including patching, configuration, device control and file integrity monitoring – which are increasingly...
Published: May 09, 2013
News headlines have been inundated with stories of massive personal and credit card data breaches. According to analysts, a single orchestrated breach of credit card magnetic stripe data that occurred recently will likely cost the victimized business about $240 million.
To make matters worse, the financial costs of...
Published: Jun 24, 2014
With the decreasing effectiveness of prevention suites, information security professionals are turning to alternative approaches to detecting the presence of advanced malware.
The approach seems logical on the surface – “detonating” malware to capture communication traits and endpoint forensics seems...
Published: Apr 14, 2014
Mobile malware continued to make headlines in 2013. In this white Paper we examine various mobile trends, including malware growth across Android and other platforms, why desktop problems are migrating to mobile, which industries are most targeted, the impact of mobile payments and BYOD, and recommendations to help your...
Published: Jun 20, 2014