Intrusion Prevention Systems

MUST READ Eight ways to protect Windows from perimeter threats TIP - Author Wes Noonan explains why you should harden Windows as if you have no perimeter at all, and he offers eight steps for protecting data even if the perimeter is compromised. Keep attackers from phishing in your waters TIP - Phishing perpetrators prey on naive users, making it critical that you prevent their scams from reaching inboxes at all. Here are some quick tips to block phishing attacks. How to prevent null session attacks TIP - In the conclusion of his two-part series, site expert Kevin Beaver offers several solutions for preventing null session attacks on Windows NT and 2000 systems. Setting up a network perimeter for a small shop EXPERT ANSWER - I am about to implement a network perimeter defense for a small start-up company with less than 100 computers. Do you have any advice on measures to take and what to avoid during this process?

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	What is spyware? Industry group has an answer. SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2005 ARTICLE - The Anti-Spyware Coalition has released a set of guidelines to help vendors determine what should be blocked and what maybe is allowed.

	More enterprises admit to intrusions, lack of best practices SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2005 ARTICLE - A new survey says the computing systems of one in four medium or large companies have been compromised, and yet only half have taken standard precautions to prevent attacks.

	Rootkit Q&A: Getting a handle on rootkit detection SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 09 Jun 2005 INTERVIEW - Microsoft program manager, author and rootkit guru Kurt Dillard answers viewer questions posed during his webcast Detecting and removing rootkits in Windows.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 33

	Can an antivirus program stop phishing attacks? 25 Sep 2006 EXPERT ANSWER - Windows security threats expert Kevin Beaver offers some pointers on email security.

	The bot invasion in Windows Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 19 Jul 2006 TIP - The bot invasion is happening on a computer near you. Learn about the evolution of bot code, the rise of botnets and how to prevent them from infecting your Windows networks.

	Comparing rootkit detection tools 21 Mar 2006 EXPERT ANSWER - Do you suspect a rootkit has been installed on your computer? Windows security threat expert Kevin Beaver tells you what tools can help you find these rootkits and provides a helpful article to see which detection tool is ...

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 18

	Malware prevention and detection webcast series SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 24 Jul 2007 WEBCAST SERIES - Learn how to prevent malware infection, respond to malware outbreaks and remove malware, as well as how to select the best anti-malware tools.

	Wireless network security testing 05 Sep 2006 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Attack your own known -- and unknown -- wireless networks to find vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do.

	Step 3: Application-level filters 20 Jul 2006 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE -

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	Learn the Newest Way to Secure Your Windows Environment - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   08 NOV 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Improve the security of your Microsoft® Windows® Environment! New offerings from both RSA Security and Microsoft help provide better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms for employees at the office or on the road.

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	Prevx Published by: Prevx | 27 Sep 2005 DOWNLOAD - Prevx security products will protect your PC against the worms, trojans, malicious spyware, malware and hacker attacks that bypass traditional security technology.

	Spybot - Search & Destroy Published by: PepiMK Software | 22 Sep 2005 DOWNLOAD - Spybot - Search & Destroy is an adware and spyware detection and removal tool. This includes removal of certain advertising components, that may gather statistics as well as detection of various keylogging and other spy ...

	Process Explorer Published by: Sysinternals | 22 Jul 2005 DOWNLOAD - Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded.

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	Preventing malware with tools, patches and education By Benjamin Vigil, Contributor | 13 Apr 2007 ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE - To protect your Windows systems, stop malware intrusions from the get-go. This overview explains the major steps to take, including patching, prevention tools and education.

	Rootkit: The online rootkit magazine Rootkit.com | 13 Jun 2005 BEST WEB LINK - This is a forum for discussing your rootkit problems. You'll find articles and blogs at this site.

	Evaluating intrusion prevention systems Windows & .NET Magazine | 17 Mar 2004 BEST WEB LINK - This article describes the IPS tests that the UK-based NSS Group conducted. NSS tested IPS products to determine their effectiveness, viability and validity as security solutions. (March 17, 2004)

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Intrusion Prevention Systems:  Intrusion Detection Systems