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What is Wild?

Overview “In the Wild” virus detection is part of the criteria of National Computer Security Association (NCSA) Anti-virus Product Certification, SECURE COMPUTING Checkmark Certification, the proposed UK IT Security Evaluation and Certification (ITSEC) anti-virus product certification and other product review and evaluation schemes. However, companies which use “certified” products, based on “In the Wild” (ITW) detection continue to suffer the effects of viruses.

This paper considers the various definitions of “In the Wild”, as well as how well the “In the Wild” criteria as defined by the individual testing organizations measure the ability of products to deliver adequate protection. Inherent problems with such approaches are discussed from both a development and user perspective. Some alternative testing, development and protection strategies are offered.

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Publisher	National Institute of Standards and Technology	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	August 2003	Downloads	1
Format	White Papers
Topics	Anti-Virus

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