You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Security > Intrusion - Tampering > Network Security

Network Security White Papers

A Cooperative Immunization System for an Untrusting Internet

Overview Viruses and worms are one of the most common causes of security problems in computer systems today. Users attempt to protect machines from such attacks by using antivirus programs and firewalls, with a mixed record of success at best. One of the main problems with these solutions is that they rely on manual configurations and human intervention, and may fail to react in time to defend against an attack. This paper presents a cooperative immunization system that helps defend against these types of attacks. The measurements show that the algorithm is more effective against viruses and more robust against malicious participants in the immunization system.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Columbia University	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2003
Format	White Papers
Topics	Network Security, Denial of Service, Anti-Virus

Did you find this white paper useful?

Balancing Security Against Productivity

Publisher:
Novell

Security: New strides in preventing intrusions.

Publisher:
IBM

Novell Zenworks Endpoint Security Management: Total Control from a Single Console

Publisher:
Novell

Secure Desktop On-Demand Webcast

Publisher:
Novell

Woods Services Gains Advanced Web Filtering Technology with Bloxx

Publisher:
Bloxx

Tags:
network security

Browser-based attacks top security fears

This drop could be attributed to the high percentage of companies using antivirus applications to fight viruses and worm attacks. Firewalls and proxy servers are the second-most commonly used antivirus technology, employed by 90.8 per cent of...

Channel:
Security Strategy

Peter Cochrane's Uncommon Sense: The ever-evolving virus

As soon as we find a solution to defend ourselves against existing threats, they evolve like some nightmarish biological disease to rise again as a different variant to wreak even more havoc. To my mind it is time to derive and define a 'killer bot...

US uni tells students to dump IE

She added that changing browsers is one of many ways to defend against attackers. Penn State's Anderson said the university has just completed a two-month information campaign for PC security, urging students to download firewalls and antivirus...

Sony's DRM woes grow as hackers say hello

Sony BMG took another blow on Wednesday, when a security company said it has found malicious attacks based on software designed to defuse the record label's "rootkit" problems. In the case of the US-hosted malicious site, the attacker may have...

Channel:
Malware
Tags:
hack,
drm,
sony

The A to Z of security

Antivirus software also works by analysing what apps are trying to do - malicious programs can blow their cover by displaying suspicious patterns of behaviour (such as searching out executable or mail box files in order to propagate) or by...

The biggest VoIP security threats - and how to stop them

Businesses should use antivirus software and it keep up-to-date, install a firewall and configure it to restrict traffic coming into and leaving the organisation, and use anti-spam tools to cut down on the volume of emailed malware.

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Network Security White Papers

A Cooperative Immunization System for an Untrusting Internet

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific