BIG-IP ASM provides application security for organizations whether their applications are hosted in the cloud, data center, or a hybrid environment. It protects both the application infrastructure and users from evolving threats. BIG-IP ASM can be deployed as a virtual edition in the cloud or as a physical appliance. It includes features like automatic policy synchronization across devices and vCMP to allow logical separation of instances on a single device. BIG-IP ASM defends against the OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities and can operate using negative or positive security models.
The ROI on Intrusion Prevention: Protecting Both Your Network & InvestmentIBM Security
View on-demand: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1125108/92F1EBE9F405FFB683B79FD046CAC8B7
Forrester Research recently conducted a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study, commissioned by IBM, to examine the potential return on investment (ROI) that organizations may achieve by deploying IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), a next-generation intrusion prevention system (IPS). The study determined that by implementing IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), organizations realize an increase in network performance and availability, while also enjoying reduced costs and security risks.
Join us at this complimentary webinar to hear directly from our guest, Forrester TEI consultant Ben Harris, about the results of IBM Security Network Protection (XGS) study.
This document discusses IBM's approach to mobile security and why mobile device management alone is not enough. It outlines some of the unique security challenges posed by mobile devices and mobile fraud risk vectors. The document promotes IBM's MobileFirst strategy which takes an integrated approach to mobile security across device management, network security, application security and more. It provides examples of IBM security solutions like IBM Security AppScan and IBM Security Access Manager and how they address mobile security needs.
3 Enablers of Successful Cyber Attacks and How to Thwart ThemIBM Security
View On Demand Webinar: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1034047/290050B65FF5D6C0727ABDA9E60203CB
The traditional approaches used to fight cybercrime simply aren’t effective anymore. During Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and targeted attacks, the attacker uses a myriad of tools and techniques to breach an organization’s network, steal sensitive information and compromise its operations.
Vulnerable endpoints, careless users and advanced evasive malware represent three enablers to successful attacks. Users and endpoints have become the front-line in the ongoing war against cyber-crime. A new approach is needed to win the war.
In this on demand webinar, we will examine the different ways cybercriminals target end users and why enterprises have failed to protect against advanced threats. We will introduce a new preemptive approach that redefines endpoint protection with multi-layered security controls and integrated management that represent a unified ecosystem for endpoint control.
Join us to learn:
- How to thwart the three enablers that allow hackers to compromise endpoints
- Why a unified endpoint protection and management strategy is needed
- How IBM BigFix and IBM Trusteer Apex provide integrated endpoint security
QRadar & XGS: Stopping Attacks with a Click of the MouseIBM Security
View on-demand: https://securityintelligence.com/events/qradar-xgs-stopping-attacks-click-mouse/
As the tactics and techniques behind attacks continue to advance and evolve, organizations need a faster way to identify and prevent those attacks in real time. An integrated approach to security can make this a reality, especially when integrations are designed to proactively disrupt the lifecycle of advanced attacks through shared security intelligence and enabling organizations to take immediate action based on that intelligence.
In this session you will learn how IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform and IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), a next-generation IPS, work together to disrupt the attack chain and improve network security.
Join IBM Security product expert Craig Knapik as he shares how the QRadar and XGS integration enriches overall security intelligence and improves threat detection, while enabling security professionals to block threats immediately with a simple click of the mouse.
The security immune system document discusses an integrated approach to cybersecurity using the metaphor of the human immune system. It describes how the IBM security immune system works in an integrated manner across security planning, operations, and information protection. The summary provides an overview of the key areas covered in the document:
1) The IBM security immune system takes an integrated approach similar to the human immune system, allowing security components to work together across planning, response, and protection.
2) It covers security transformation services, security operations and response, and information risk and protection.
3) The goal is to provide intelligence, visibility and insights across the entire security system to prevent, detect and respond to threats.
how to secure web applications with owasp - isaca sep 2009 - for distributionSantosh Satam
This document discusses how to secure web applications using OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). It recommends taking a systemic approach and implementing application security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements to deployment. OWASP provides free tools, guides, and projects to help with tasks like threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability testing at each stage of the SDLC. Following OWASP best practices can help prevent security issues and ensure applications are secure before they go into production.
This document is a sample POC (proof of concept) document on MVISION Cloud (MVC), McAfee's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution - formerly Skyhigh Networks. It includes the following:
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Overview
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Architecture
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) System Requirements
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Shadow IT
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Microsoft Office 365
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Google G Suite
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for BOX
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Amazon Web Service (AWS)
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Microsoft Azure
- Customer and Consultant Responsibilities
- POC Objectives and Tasks
Goes well with the MVC POC report uploaded.
Please note all the information is based prior to July 2019.
The ROI on Intrusion Prevention: Protecting Both Your Network & InvestmentIBM Security
View on-demand: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1125108/92F1EBE9F405FFB683B79FD046CAC8B7
Forrester Research recently conducted a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study, commissioned by IBM, to examine the potential return on investment (ROI) that organizations may achieve by deploying IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), a next-generation intrusion prevention system (IPS). The study determined that by implementing IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), organizations realize an increase in network performance and availability, while also enjoying reduced costs and security risks.
Join us at this complimentary webinar to hear directly from our guest, Forrester TEI consultant Ben Harris, about the results of IBM Security Network Protection (XGS) study.
This document discusses IBM's approach to mobile security and why mobile device management alone is not enough. It outlines some of the unique security challenges posed by mobile devices and mobile fraud risk vectors. The document promotes IBM's MobileFirst strategy which takes an integrated approach to mobile security across device management, network security, application security and more. It provides examples of IBM security solutions like IBM Security AppScan and IBM Security Access Manager and how they address mobile security needs.
3 Enablers of Successful Cyber Attacks and How to Thwart ThemIBM Security
View On Demand Webinar: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1034047/290050B65FF5D6C0727ABDA9E60203CB
The traditional approaches used to fight cybercrime simply aren’t effective anymore. During Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and targeted attacks, the attacker uses a myriad of tools and techniques to breach an organization’s network, steal sensitive information and compromise its operations.
Vulnerable endpoints, careless users and advanced evasive malware represent three enablers to successful attacks. Users and endpoints have become the front-line in the ongoing war against cyber-crime. A new approach is needed to win the war.
In this on demand webinar, we will examine the different ways cybercriminals target end users and why enterprises have failed to protect against advanced threats. We will introduce a new preemptive approach that redefines endpoint protection with multi-layered security controls and integrated management that represent a unified ecosystem for endpoint control.
Join us to learn:
- How to thwart the three enablers that allow hackers to compromise endpoints
- Why a unified endpoint protection and management strategy is needed
- How IBM BigFix and IBM Trusteer Apex provide integrated endpoint security
QRadar & XGS: Stopping Attacks with a Click of the MouseIBM Security
View on-demand: https://securityintelligence.com/events/qradar-xgs-stopping-attacks-click-mouse/
As the tactics and techniques behind attacks continue to advance and evolve, organizations need a faster way to identify and prevent those attacks in real time. An integrated approach to security can make this a reality, especially when integrations are designed to proactively disrupt the lifecycle of advanced attacks through shared security intelligence and enabling organizations to take immediate action based on that intelligence.
In this session you will learn how IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform and IBM Security Network Protection (XGS), a next-generation IPS, work together to disrupt the attack chain and improve network security.
Join IBM Security product expert Craig Knapik as he shares how the QRadar and XGS integration enriches overall security intelligence and improves threat detection, while enabling security professionals to block threats immediately with a simple click of the mouse.
The security immune system document discusses an integrated approach to cybersecurity using the metaphor of the human immune system. It describes how the IBM security immune system works in an integrated manner across security planning, operations, and information protection. The summary provides an overview of the key areas covered in the document:
1) The IBM security immune system takes an integrated approach similar to the human immune system, allowing security components to work together across planning, response, and protection.
2) It covers security transformation services, security operations and response, and information risk and protection.
3) The goal is to provide intelligence, visibility and insights across the entire security system to prevent, detect and respond to threats.
how to secure web applications with owasp - isaca sep 2009 - for distributionSantosh Satam
This document discusses how to secure web applications using OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). It recommends taking a systemic approach and implementing application security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements to deployment. OWASP provides free tools, guides, and projects to help with tasks like threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability testing at each stage of the SDLC. Following OWASP best practices can help prevent security issues and ensure applications are secure before they go into production.
This document is a sample POC (proof of concept) document on MVISION Cloud (MVC), McAfee's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution - formerly Skyhigh Networks. It includes the following:
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Overview
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Architecture
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) System Requirements
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Shadow IT
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Microsoft Office 365
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Google G Suite
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for BOX
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Amazon Web Service (AWS)
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Microsoft Azure
- Customer and Consultant Responsibilities
- POC Objectives and Tasks
Goes well with the MVC POC report uploaded.
Please note all the information is based prior to July 2019.
Cognitive unified endpoint management allows organizations to manage devices, identities, applications and content through a single management platform powered by cognitive computing and artificial intelligence. The document discusses how traditional mobile device management solutions were built for simpler times but now IT leaders have bigger ambitions and require solutions that can deliver on user expectations through convenience while also balancing control. It provides an overview of IBM MaaS360's cognitive unified endpoint management platform, how it uses cognitive technology like Watson to provide insights, and the various editions that are available.
10 Security Essentials Every CxO Should KnowIBM Security
View On Demand Webinar: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1060940/3EBB3C7D778564710E957F99AF1D7C1B
How comprehensive is your security program? Organizations today are reliant on technology more than ever to achieve competitive advantage. Whether it is growing your brand, automating a supply chain or moving to cloud and mobile, technology is the lifeblood of business. This shift in reliance also brings cyber threats that must be addressed.
Based on extensive experience, IBM has established 10 Essential Practices for a comprehensive security posture. Join Glen Holland, Global Practice Lead of SAP Security Services, to hear about the key imperatives can help you understand and address these threats and protect the business.
In this on demand webinar, you will learn:
- The 10 security essentials and best practices of today’s security leaders
- How to assess your security maturity
- Where your critical gaps lie and how to prioritize your actions
Extending QRadar’s reach and simplifying incident response with BigFixLuigi Delgrosso
BigFix can pass vulnerability status messages and fixlet information to QRadar for correlation with other security events to improve visibility. QRadar can also assign high-risk vulnerabilities to BigFix for remediation or quarantine to help isolate vulnerable devices and limit potential exposures. This integration allows security teams to more quickly respond to incidents and reduce risks.
This document is a sample report on the POC (proof of concept) document of MVISION Cloud (MVC), McAfee's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution - formerly Skyhigh Networks. It includes the following:
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Overview
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Architecture
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Shadow IT
-- Observations and Recommendations
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Sanctioned SaaS
-- Observations and Recommendations
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Sanctioned IaaS
-- Observations and Recommendations
- End User Experience
- Administrator Experience
Goes well with the MVC POC document uploaded.
Please note all the information is based prior to July 2019.
Big fix and Qradar will tighten endpoint security and avoid hackers threats offering the clients an integrated threat protection, enabling automated offense identification and continuous security configuration enforcement.
This is the product and services portfolio of IBM Security, which is one pillar of IBM CAMSS strategy. Products in portfolio are still moving during early 2015 due to re-portfolio of IBM. However, it will be categorized in 2 major parts.
1) IBM Security Products : all security software and appliance
2) IBM Security Services : all security services, including Cloud security.
We will explore why the current industry approach to security is failing us. We will then discuss how building security as an architecture can raise the security level for any organization. An architectural approach is required to take security to the next level and defend against modern threats. We will discuss how you can use Cisco solutions to build a true security architecture.
4 Ways to Build your Immunity to CyberthreatsIBM Security
View on demand: https://securityintelligence.com/events/4-ways-to-build-your-immunity-to-cyber-threats/
Imagine you had to consult 40 different doctors to treat an infection, and ended up with 80 different prescriptions.
Now, imagine replicating that situation in your organization’s network. That’s the environment many companies find themselves in when dealing with IT security threats.
Like infectious diseases, cyber threats will never be eliminated entirely, but they can be better contained and understood, and their effects minimized. How can this be achieved? IBM has built an enterprise-level “immune system,” an adaptive security architecture to battle today’s cyber pathogens.
Multi-disciplined IBM Security practitioners work with clients to architect, deploy and optimize the IBM Threat Protection System, continually evolving defenses, honed through the company’s heritage of solving difficult problems. The IBM Threat Protection System integrates with 450 security tools from over 100 vendors – acting as connective tissue for today’s disjointed cybersecurity infrastructure.
View this on demand webinar to gain insight into advanced threat protection that breaks down silos and speeds time to action, and learn how to bolster your security posture from the experts at IBM Security.
Kaspersky Security for Virtualization provides agentless anti-malware security for virtual machines without compromising performance. It offers unified protection and management of physical, virtual, and mobile devices from a single console. The solution leverages VMware's vShield Endpoint to offload anti-malware functions for improved VM density and performance compared to traditional agent-based solutions.
Enable best-of-breed security testing for enterprise, web and
mobile applications
• Facilitate application security testing for your customers at the
appropriate stage of their development lifecycle
• Identify security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and
cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Automate correlation of static, dynamic and interactive application
security testing results
• Deliver detailed reporting to your customers that summarise
security vulnerabilities, assesses potential risk and offers
remediation tactics
The document outlines a cybersecurity reference architecture that provides:
1. Active threat detection across identity, apps, infrastructure, and devices using tools like Azure Security Center, Windows Defender ATP, and Enterprise Threat Detection.
2. Protection of sensitive data through information protection, classification, and data loss prevention tools.
3. Management of identity and access to securely embrace identity as the primary security perimeter.
Cyber Tech Israel 2016: Get Your Head in the CloudSymantec
The document is a presentation about enterprise cloud security. It argues that giving up control is the main challenge of cloud computing, as cloud services provide benefits like agility and low cost by taking control away from the enterprise. However, control can be regained by establishing "control points" like securing endpoints consistently across systems, using a cloud security broker to monitor SaaS applications, and allowing these systems to share security information. With control points working together intelligently through a cloud-powered security operations center, enterprises can better harness the power of the cloud while maintaining control over security, compliance, and data protection.
This presentation shows customers how IBM Security products and services help clients transform their security program, orchestrate their defenses throughout the attack lifecycle, and protect their most critical information and risks.
This document summarizes the major security vulnerabilities that impacted the internet in 2014, including Heartbleed and Shellshock. It provides statistics on the number of records lost and breaches per industry. It also analyzes the technical details and impact of Heartbleed and Shellshock, such as the number of detected attacks and industries affected. Finally, it discusses planning for future vulnerabilities and maintaining security best practices.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 2015Kaspersky
Backed by world-renowned threat intelligence, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business delivers multi-layered protection against known, unknown and advanced threats. Application, web and device controls integrate with encryption, mobile security, and systems management tools into a comprehensive, centrally managed security platform, underpinned by the power of Kaspersky Lab’s industry-leading anti-malware engine.
Learn more at http://www.kaspersky.com/business
Read about Kaspersky Business at http://business.kaspersky.com
Follow the discussions on Twitter @KasperskyLabB2B
#protectmybiz - for very small business
#securebiz - for small and medium business
#EnterpriseSec - for large enterprises
Other Social Media channels
https://www.facebook.com/Kaspersky.Business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaspersky-lab
McAfee - McAfee Active Response (MAR) - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Iftikhar Ali Iqbal
The presentation provides the following:
- McAfee Company Overview
- McAfee Strategy
- McAfee Portfolio Overview
- Endpoint Security Challenges
- McAfee Endpoint Protection Platform
- McAfee Active Response Overview
- McAfee Active Response Features
- McAfee Active Response Architecture
- McAfee Active Response Workflow
- McAfee Active Response Licenses & Packaging
Please note all the information is based prior to Aug 2019.
The document summarizes the business case for adopting a next-generation security information and event management (SIEM) solution called QRadar from Q1 Labs. It discusses how QRadar can help organizations meet compliance requirements, detect complex threats, and improve operational efficiencies to lower costs. Specifically, QRadar integrates previously separate functions like log management, network monitoring, and security event management into a single solution to provide better visibility across networks and help protect assets and data.
This document discusses the need for modern web security solutions and touts the capabilities of Forcepoint's Secure Web Gateway. It notes trends like hybrid cloud deployments, mobile workers, and shadow IT that have expanded organizations' attack surfaces. It then summarizes Forcepoint's critical capabilities like threat defense, flexible deployment options, cloud app control, mobile optimization, and data loss prevention. The document promotes Forcepoint's advanced classification engine and efficacy against threats compared to competitors. It also describes Forcepoint's malware protection, CASB functionality, adaptive architecture, and value in terms of ROI and reduced malware incidents.
Mobile devices can boost productivity and competitive advantage, but your enterprise-IT organization must support new mobile strategies, while complying with government regulations and maintaining security. See how you can implement robust security features in your existing apps with SAP Mobile App Protection by Mocana.
Cognitive unified endpoint management allows organizations to manage devices, identities, applications and content through a single management platform powered by cognitive computing and artificial intelligence. The document discusses how traditional mobile device management solutions were built for simpler times but now IT leaders have bigger ambitions and require solutions that can deliver on user expectations through convenience while also balancing control. It provides an overview of IBM MaaS360's cognitive unified endpoint management platform, how it uses cognitive technology like Watson to provide insights, and the various editions that are available.
10 Security Essentials Every CxO Should KnowIBM Security
View On Demand Webinar: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1060940/3EBB3C7D778564710E957F99AF1D7C1B
How comprehensive is your security program? Organizations today are reliant on technology more than ever to achieve competitive advantage. Whether it is growing your brand, automating a supply chain or moving to cloud and mobile, technology is the lifeblood of business. This shift in reliance also brings cyber threats that must be addressed.
Based on extensive experience, IBM has established 10 Essential Practices for a comprehensive security posture. Join Glen Holland, Global Practice Lead of SAP Security Services, to hear about the key imperatives can help you understand and address these threats and protect the business.
In this on demand webinar, you will learn:
- The 10 security essentials and best practices of today’s security leaders
- How to assess your security maturity
- Where your critical gaps lie and how to prioritize your actions
Extending QRadar’s reach and simplifying incident response with BigFixLuigi Delgrosso
BigFix can pass vulnerability status messages and fixlet information to QRadar for correlation with other security events to improve visibility. QRadar can also assign high-risk vulnerabilities to BigFix for remediation or quarantine to help isolate vulnerable devices and limit potential exposures. This integration allows security teams to more quickly respond to incidents and reduce risks.
This document is a sample report on the POC (proof of concept) document of MVISION Cloud (MVC), McAfee's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution - formerly Skyhigh Networks. It includes the following:
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Overview
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) Architecture
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Shadow IT
-- Observations and Recommendations
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Sanctioned SaaS
-- Observations and Recommendations
- MVISION Cloud (MVC) for Sanctioned IaaS
-- Observations and Recommendations
- End User Experience
- Administrator Experience
Goes well with the MVC POC document uploaded.
Please note all the information is based prior to July 2019.
Big fix and Qradar will tighten endpoint security and avoid hackers threats offering the clients an integrated threat protection, enabling automated offense identification and continuous security configuration enforcement.
This is the product and services portfolio of IBM Security, which is one pillar of IBM CAMSS strategy. Products in portfolio are still moving during early 2015 due to re-portfolio of IBM. However, it will be categorized in 2 major parts.
1) IBM Security Products : all security software and appliance
2) IBM Security Services : all security services, including Cloud security.
We will explore why the current industry approach to security is failing us. We will then discuss how building security as an architecture can raise the security level for any organization. An architectural approach is required to take security to the next level and defend against modern threats. We will discuss how you can use Cisco solutions to build a true security architecture.
4 Ways to Build your Immunity to CyberthreatsIBM Security
View on demand: https://securityintelligence.com/events/4-ways-to-build-your-immunity-to-cyber-threats/
Imagine you had to consult 40 different doctors to treat an infection, and ended up with 80 different prescriptions.
Now, imagine replicating that situation in your organization’s network. That’s the environment many companies find themselves in when dealing with IT security threats.
Like infectious diseases, cyber threats will never be eliminated entirely, but they can be better contained and understood, and their effects minimized. How can this be achieved? IBM has built an enterprise-level “immune system,” an adaptive security architecture to battle today’s cyber pathogens.
Multi-disciplined IBM Security practitioners work with clients to architect, deploy and optimize the IBM Threat Protection System, continually evolving defenses, honed through the company’s heritage of solving difficult problems. The IBM Threat Protection System integrates with 450 security tools from over 100 vendors – acting as connective tissue for today’s disjointed cybersecurity infrastructure.
View this on demand webinar to gain insight into advanced threat protection that breaks down silos and speeds time to action, and learn how to bolster your security posture from the experts at IBM Security.
Kaspersky Security for Virtualization provides agentless anti-malware security for virtual machines without compromising performance. It offers unified protection and management of physical, virtual, and mobile devices from a single console. The solution leverages VMware's vShield Endpoint to offload anti-malware functions for improved VM density and performance compared to traditional agent-based solutions.
Enable best-of-breed security testing for enterprise, web and
mobile applications
• Facilitate application security testing for your customers at the
appropriate stage of their development lifecycle
• Identify security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and
cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Automate correlation of static, dynamic and interactive application
security testing results
• Deliver detailed reporting to your customers that summarise
security vulnerabilities, assesses potential risk and offers
remediation tactics
The document outlines a cybersecurity reference architecture that provides:
1. Active threat detection across identity, apps, infrastructure, and devices using tools like Azure Security Center, Windows Defender ATP, and Enterprise Threat Detection.
2. Protection of sensitive data through information protection, classification, and data loss prevention tools.
3. Management of identity and access to securely embrace identity as the primary security perimeter.
Cyber Tech Israel 2016: Get Your Head in the CloudSymantec
The document is a presentation about enterprise cloud security. It argues that giving up control is the main challenge of cloud computing, as cloud services provide benefits like agility and low cost by taking control away from the enterprise. However, control can be regained by establishing "control points" like securing endpoints consistently across systems, using a cloud security broker to monitor SaaS applications, and allowing these systems to share security information. With control points working together intelligently through a cloud-powered security operations center, enterprises can better harness the power of the cloud while maintaining control over security, compliance, and data protection.
This presentation shows customers how IBM Security products and services help clients transform their security program, orchestrate their defenses throughout the attack lifecycle, and protect their most critical information and risks.
This document summarizes the major security vulnerabilities that impacted the internet in 2014, including Heartbleed and Shellshock. It provides statistics on the number of records lost and breaches per industry. It also analyzes the technical details and impact of Heartbleed and Shellshock, such as the number of detected attacks and industries affected. Finally, it discusses planning for future vulnerabilities and maintaining security best practices.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 2015Kaspersky
Backed by world-renowned threat intelligence, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business delivers multi-layered protection against known, unknown and advanced threats. Application, web and device controls integrate with encryption, mobile security, and systems management tools into a comprehensive, centrally managed security platform, underpinned by the power of Kaspersky Lab’s industry-leading anti-malware engine.
Learn more at http://www.kaspersky.com/business
Read about Kaspersky Business at http://business.kaspersky.com
Follow the discussions on Twitter @KasperskyLabB2B
#protectmybiz - for very small business
#securebiz - for small and medium business
#EnterpriseSec - for large enterprises
Other Social Media channels
https://www.facebook.com/Kaspersky.Business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaspersky-lab
McAfee - McAfee Active Response (MAR) - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Iftikhar Ali Iqbal
The presentation provides the following:
- McAfee Company Overview
- McAfee Strategy
- McAfee Portfolio Overview
- Endpoint Security Challenges
- McAfee Endpoint Protection Platform
- McAfee Active Response Overview
- McAfee Active Response Features
- McAfee Active Response Architecture
- McAfee Active Response Workflow
- McAfee Active Response Licenses & Packaging
Please note all the information is based prior to Aug 2019.
The document summarizes the business case for adopting a next-generation security information and event management (SIEM) solution called QRadar from Q1 Labs. It discusses how QRadar can help organizations meet compliance requirements, detect complex threats, and improve operational efficiencies to lower costs. Specifically, QRadar integrates previously separate functions like log management, network monitoring, and security event management into a single solution to provide better visibility across networks and help protect assets and data.
This document discusses the need for modern web security solutions and touts the capabilities of Forcepoint's Secure Web Gateway. It notes trends like hybrid cloud deployments, mobile workers, and shadow IT that have expanded organizations' attack surfaces. It then summarizes Forcepoint's critical capabilities like threat defense, flexible deployment options, cloud app control, mobile optimization, and data loss prevention. The document promotes Forcepoint's advanced classification engine and efficacy against threats compared to competitors. It also describes Forcepoint's malware protection, CASB functionality, adaptive architecture, and value in terms of ROI and reduced malware incidents.
Mobile devices can boost productivity and competitive advantage, but your enterprise-IT organization must support new mobile strategies, while complying with government regulations and maintaining security. See how you can implement robust security features in your existing apps with SAP Mobile App Protection by Mocana.
This document discusses enterprise identity and security in the cloud. It describes SecurePass, a product from GARL that provides single sign-on and strong authentication for cloud applications. SecurePass uses one-time passwords for authentication along with identity management and single sign-on capabilities. It integrates with various applications and networks in an open and compatible way. The document also discusses the security of SecurePass and GARL's datacenters and keys, and provides a case study of SecurePass being implemented for a financial institution.
Enterprise secure identity in the cloud with Single Sign On and Strong Authen...GARL
A presentation by Giuseppe "Gippa" Paternò", GARL Director, at Brighton event "Open Source, the Cloud and your business" on 18th November 2014
Enterprise secure identity in the cloud with Single Sign On and Strong Authentication
F5 Networks: Introduction to Silverline WAF (web application firewall)F5 Networks
The F5 Networks Silverline Web Application Firewall service offering provides quick web application firewall (WAF) implementation and unified, scalable policy enforcement capabilities. The service also includes 24x7 support from highly specialized F5 security experts with the company’s Security Operations Center (SOC) resources.
As the latest addition to F5’s Silverline cloud-based application services platform, the new WAF offering is built on the award-winning capabilities of the company’s BIG-IP Application Security Manager product. F5 seamlessly provides leading WAF services in both on-premises and subscription-based cloud offerings. The company’s versatile, easy to deploy WAF solutions let organizations confidently incorporate cloud resources while protecting apps and data from increasingly sophisticated security attacks, risks, and vulnerabilities.
McAfee Skyhigh: Elevating Your AWS Security Posture (SEC307-S) - AWS re:Inven...Amazon Web Services
According to Gartner, the IaaS market grew at a blistering 42.8% in 2017—twice as fast as SaaS. And with last year’s high-profile data exposures, the focus on bolstering IaaS security practices has increased. We’ve worked with AWS and hundreds of IaaS security professionals to develop a list of security practices specifically designed to protect AWS environments and the applications and data within them. In this session, you’ll discover: common yet preventable scenarios that can result in the loss of corporate data, security best practices for user and admin behavior monitoring, secure auditable configuration, Amazon S3 data loss and threat prevention, blueprints for how a solution-based approach (including bridging to your on-premises best practices) can provide IaaS visibility and control, step-by-step guidance on how to gain visibility across all workloads, protect against advanced threats, and discover insights into lateral threat movements, and recommendations for creating a successful DevOps workflow that integrates security.
Surviving the Mobile Phenomenon: Protecting Devices without Disrupting the Us...IBM Security
View on-demand webinar: https://securityintelligence.com/events/surviving-mobile-phenomenon-protecting-devices/
Mobile devices go everywhere, making them more susceptible than traditional, stationary systems to attack, loss, infection or compromise. With the prevalence of BYOD, companies are facing an increasing number of challenges as they try to secure these devices to protect the enterprise data that resides on them. To secure these devices and protect against data leakage, companies are turning to Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). EMM solutions should range from the enrollment and provisioning of devices, to the monitoring of security policies and configuration compliance, to the ability to locate the device and remotely wipe corporate data from the device. But a holistic mobile security strategy doesn’t stop there and must also consider content, app and user access related risks.
IBM Mobile Security experts cover:
- Current state of the mobile security market and threats facing the enterprise
- The 4 key imperatives that must be a part of a holistic mobile security strategy
- A deep dive into “Protecting Devices” the first imperative
The document describes F5 Networks solutions for load balancing, traffic management, and network security. It outlines their various product offerings including the Local Traffic Manager (LTM), DNS solutions, Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF), Access Manager (AM), IP Intelligence (IPI), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), WebFraud Protection, Silverline web application firewall, and DDoS protection solutions. It also provides information on deployment options, licensing models, and their account management team contacts.
HMI/SCADA 리스크 감소
돌발적인 가동중지를 최소화하고 조직을 보호할 수 있는 핵심 단계
Decrease your HMI/SCADA risk
Key steps to minimize unplanned downtime and protect your organization
Symantec Webinar | Tips for Successful CASB ProjectsSymantec
There is an art to securely using cloud apps and services, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. In this Symantec webcast, hear from Steve Riley, a Gartner senior director analyst who focuses on public cloud security, and Eric Andrews, Symantec’s vice president of cloud security, as they share best practices with practical tips for deploying CASB. Watch here: https://symc.ly/2QTyUec.
Safety in the Cloud(s): 'Vaporizing' the Web Application Firewall to Secure C...white paper
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CASBs: 8 Critical Capabilities in partnership with ISMG Media GroupBitglass
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Micro-Segmentation for Data Centers - Without Using Internal FirewallsColorTokens Inc
For decades, security has essentially remained reactive – looking for the known bad or mitigating the threats after the damage is done. Remember, the attackers are getting smarter every day. So, what can you do?
This paper will give you an idea on why data center micro-segmentation using internal firewalls may not be the best way forward, and why a software-defined approach wins.
ColorTokens platform-agnostic software-defined security enables enterprises to efficiently secure their dynamic application environments in minutes.
For more info, visit www.colortokens.com. Live Demo - http://bit.ly/CTLiveDemo
This document discusses the importance of application protection and the differences between traditional firewalls and application firewalls. It outlines some common attacks targeting applications like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and parameter tampering. The F5 Networks application firewall protects applications from these threats using features like signatures for attacks and vulnerabilities, URL/parameter/cookie protection, and bot detection. It can be deployed in data centers, clouds, and as a managed service to secure all applications.
eGestalt Announces Next Generation Security Posture Management with AegifyAegify Inc.
eGestalt announces a new security posture management product called Aegify that is powered by Rapid7's vulnerability scanning technology and integrates eGestalt's existing SecureGRC compliance tool; Aegify provides cloud-based security posture management including asset discovery, vulnerability analysis, and compliance mapping to help organizations improve security and compliance. eGestalt partners with Rapid7 to leverage their technology in Aegify and provide a unified security and compliance product through a software-as-a-service model.
The document discusses the evolving cyber threat landscape and the need for enterprises to adapt their security strategies. Traditional static defense models are being outpaced by new threats. Networks carrying sensitive data are at risk without complete monitoring, visibility and intelligent security controls that can adapt in real-time. The partnership between SAIC, CloudShield and McAfee aims to deliver solutions on hardened platforms with security services that can adapt to today's increasing cyber threats. This includes network security platforms, solutions and analytics that can intelligently detect and respond to threats while providing situational awareness.
Secure Enterprise Apps in Seconds Across Managed and Unmanaged Mobile DevicesSAP Solution Extensions
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5 Challenges of Moving Applications to the CloudtCell
As businesses take the next step in transforming their organization, many struggle to handle the hurdles that come with migrating their applications to the cloud. The major issue when moving applications to the cloud is security. It seems the greatest value of what makes the cloud so attractive to app development is also what makes it so difficult to secure.
Here are 5 main problems when migrating apps to the cloud...
IBM Announce Intent to Acquire Fiberlink Analyst PresentationRon Favali
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Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
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We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
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- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
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The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
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Mind map of terminologies used in context of Generative AI
Application Secuirty in the Cloud
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Application Security in the
Cloud with BIG-IP ASM
Whether critical applications live in the cloud, in the data
center, or in both, organizations need a strategic point of
control for application security. F5 BIG-IP Application Security
Manager (ASM) provides the security, intelligence, and
performance that today’s dynamic infrastructure demands.
by Peter Silva
Technical Marketing Manager
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Contents
Introduction 3
Protecting the Application Infrastructure and Delivering
Secure Applications 4
BIG-IP ASM: In the Cloud or the Data Center 4
In the Hardware 5
In the World “Wild” Web 6
In the BIG-IP ASM GUI 7
Conclusion 9
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Introduction
Application threats are constantly evolving. Recent high-profile Internet attacks on
organizations like HBGary, RSA, WikiLeaks, Google, Comodo, and others prove that no
one is immune. Anyone could be a target, and perpetrators are extremely organized,
skilled, and well-funded. Culprits are often better trained than the IT staff deployed
to thwart the attacks, which are targeted, elaborate, and aggressive—not to mention
creative. The attacks are multi-layered and constant, and seek not only to deface a
website, but to steal valuable data. Customer data, intellectual property, state secrets,
SSL certificates, and other proprietary, highly sensitive information are the top targets.
The malware and other penetration techniques are custom-made, can adapt, and
can cover the tracks of those seeking the information. An assault may start at the
network level with DNS, ICMP, or SYN flood attacks, then move to the application
with layer 7 DoS, SQL injection, or cross-site scripts (XSS); once the system is
compromised, the attacker goes after the data. Attackers also often leave “back
doors” so they can easily come and go before being detected.
Many organizations do a decent job of securing their infrastructure components,
but are challenged when it comes to securing their web applications, whether they
are hosted in house, in a cloud environment, or both. Forrester Research reported
that in 2009, 79 percent of breached records were the result of web application
attacks.1 An application breach can cost companies significant amounts of money
and seriously damage brand reputation. The 2010 annual study on data breaches
by Symantec and the Ponemon Institute calculated that the average cost of a
breach to a company was $214 per compromised record, and $7.2 million over the
entire organization.2 In addition to financial losses, an organization may also have
to address compliance and legal issues, public scrutiny, and loss of trust among
shareholders and customers.
It’s clear that protecting applications while still making them highly available to valid
users is critical to the lifeblood of an organization. F5® BIG-IP® Application Security
Manager™ (ASM) version 11 provides the application protection organizations
require to block evolving threats, no matter where the applications are deployed in
today’s dynamic environments. BIG-IP ASM is a high-performance, ICSA-certified
web application firewall (WAF) that provides a strategic point of control within the
infrastructure from which enterprises can dynamically adapt to changing conditions
to securely deliver crucial applications.
“Security threats evolving at breakneck pace.” Infosecurity-us.com. August 17, 2010.
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“2010 Annual Study: U.S. Cost of a Data Breach.” Symantec Corporation and Ponemon Institute. March 2011.
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Protecting the Application
Infrastructure and Delivering
Secure Applications
There are really two constituents that need protection when an organization is
securing its applications: the infrastructure and the users. The infrastructure needs
a layered barrier that protects against attacks, and users need protection against
potential infection from the application, if it were to be compromised. Both can be
a challenge, and each can directly affect the other.
BIG-IP ASM: In the Cloud or the Data Center
In version 11 of the BIG-IP system, BIG-IP ASM is available in a Virtual Edition
(BIG-IP ASM VE), either as a stand-alone appliance or an add-on module for
BIG-IP® Local Traffic Manager™ Virtual Edition (LTM VE). Companies often grapple
with how to secure their applications in the cloud, especially when they are unable
to deploy their own security appliances and must rely on the provider’s solutions,
which may leave organizations vulnerable and potentially liable for failing to
meet regulatory requirements.
BIG-IP ASM VE delivers the same functionality as the physical edition and
helps companies maintain compliance, including PCI DSS, when they deploy
applications in the cloud. If an organization discovers an application vulnerability,
BIG-IP ASM VE can quickly be deployed in a cloud environment, enabling
organizations to immediately virtually patch vulnerabilities until the development
team can permanently fix the application. Additionally, organizations are often
unable to fix applications developed by third parties, and this lack of control
prevents many of them from considering cloud deployments. But with BIG-IP ASM VE,
organizations have full control over securing their cloud infrastructure.
During application development, organizations sometimes struggle to understand
how the application will perform when secured with a WAF. Now, they can deploy
BIG-IP ASM VE both in production cloud environments and in lab/test environments.
Organizations can take advantage of a virtual edition WAF that is identical to their
production environment by creating, testing, and tuning their web application
security policies during the development phase to ensure their applications are
locked down at launch. Issues like false positives and false negatives that require
policy adjustments can be addressed before deployment; and blocking pages,
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custom settings, and other configurations can be ready to go live. This allows
organizations to verify their virtual application security, reduce testing costs,
and increase testing speed, and it offers a highly flexible infrastructure for quick
implementation in virtualized environments. In short, BIG-IP ASM VE is cloud-ready.
When an organization has a hybrid cloud model for cloudbursting, disaster recovery,
or business continuity, it can run BIG-IP ASM VE in any combination of physical and
virtual ADCs to achieve application security anywhere. In addition, in high throughput
environments where multiple BIG-IP ASM stand-alone devices are deployed behind
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and sharing a pool, organizations can automatically
synchronize their BIG-IP ASM policy among those devices.
With Automatic Policy Synchronization, BIG-IP ASM can synchronize policies
automatically between pool members whenever there’s a policy update. It allows
organizations to cost-effectively scale on demand. This new feature significantly
reduces the maintenance time associated with deployments. It also allows customers
to run Policy Builder on a single BIG-IP ASM device, with the new policy updates
automatically pushed to all pool members, significantly cutting complexity and
deployment time. For example, change in the lab, push to production; change in
data center and push to the cloud. Dynamically make policy changes in the cloud
based on a bursting or a cloud-based attack, and push the policy back to the
data center or lab. In addition, organizations can export the signature set when
transitioning from QA to production. This improves the staging process and ensures
the application is properly protected when it goes live.
In the Hardware
BIG-IP ASM v11 also includes support for F5’s Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing
(vCMP), the industry’s first purpose-built hypervisor. With vCMP, organizations
can create multiple virtual BIG-IP instances on a single piece of F5 hardware to
simultaneously achieve complete logical separation and physical consolidation.
This allows administrators to consolidate multiple customers, groups, or
applications on a single device, while maintaining separation and control of each
individually. For instance, with vCMP, organizations can provision a single instance
of BIG-IP LTM and a separate instance of BIG-IP ASM. This logical separation
allows BIG-IP ASM to take advantage of dedicated hardware for compute-
intensive processes like compression and cryptography. The security group can
manage the BIG-IP ASM instances as their own device and the network group can
manage the BIG-IP LTM instances without any conflicts. You can also run different
versions of BIG-IP products according to the needs of certain groups. This efficient
management can help lower overall data center costs.
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In the World “Wild” Web
Whether organizations choose the Virtual Edition or the physical appliance,
BIG-IP ASM is designed to block all known web application vulnerabilities
including the OWASP Top 10, which includes attacks like XSS, SQL injection,
and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)—this is a negative security model.
BIG-IP ASM can also be tuned to only allow certain user actions (a positive
security model). AJAX, which is a mix of technologies (Asynchronous JavaScript
and XML), is becoming more pervasive since it allows developers to deliver
content without having to load the entire HTML page in which the AJAX objects
are embedded. Unfortunately, poor AJAX code can allow an attacker to modify
the application and prevent a user from seeing their customized content, or
even initiate an XSS attack. Additionally, some developers are also using JSON
(JavaScript Object Notation) payloads, a lightweight data-interchange format that
is understandable by most modern programming languages and used to exchange
information between browser and server. If JSON is insecure and carrying sensitive
information, there is the potential for data leakage.
BIG-IP ASM v11 can parse JSON payloads and protect AJAX applications that use
JSON for data transfer between the client and server. BIG-IP ASM can enforce
the proper security policy and can even display an embedded blocking alert
message. Very few WAF vendors are capable of enforcing JSON (other than the
XML Gateways), and no other vendor can display an embedded blocking alert
message. F5 is the only WAF vendor that fully supports AJAX, which is becoming
more and more common even within enterprises. An organization should only
buy a WAF that can handle AJAX, because even if it isn’t currently using AJAX,
it certainly will be in the near future.
AJAX and JSON aren’t the only things to worry about. Threats can come from a
variety of sources, including malicious hackers, unscrupulous users, and valid users.
File upload forms and users uploading their own files can pose a significant risk to
applications. Often, the first step in attacking a system is to insert code into the
system and have it execute. File uploads can actually help an intruder accomplish
this, enabling attackers to deface a website, introduce other vulnerabilities like
XSS, add a phishing page to the website, or even upload a file in hopes that the
IT administrator launches it.
In BIG-IP v10.2, F5 introduced antivirus inspection using a remote device via
the Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP). This was only applied to files
uploaded using HTTP multipart transactions, like when a user fills out a browser
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form or includes file attachments and sends the entire message to a server.
With BIG-IP v11, BIG-IP ASM will now extract every file upload and send it to an
antivirus scanner for inspection. BIG-IP ASM can inspect file uploads via HTTP,
as well as files that are attached to SOAP or transactions that are embedded in
XML documents and every file upload within a multi-part request. For SMTP,
BIG-IP ASM will inspect email content and attachments for spam. If a file is found
to be infected, BIG-IP ASM will quarantine that file, effectively slamming the door
on those taking the first step in trying to gain unauthorized access and protecting
systems from users who might be unaware that they are sharing malware.
In the BIG-IP ASM GUI
Managing compliance is yet another daily consideration for IT. Organizations
need an at-a-glance, up-to-the-minute view of their regulation requirements—
the BIG-IP ASM GUI provides this. While IT departments might have a grasp
on it within their own environments, compliance in the cloud can still be a
significant hurdle. BIG-IP ASM is the first product to offer integration between a
vulnerability assessment tool, WhiteHat’s Sentinel, and a web application firewall.
To comply with PCI DSS Requirement 6.6, organizations must have either a WAF
or a vulnerability assessment tool. But today, many organizations realize that
this is no longer an “either/or” choice. The WAF provides the web application
protection while scanners provide insight into application vulnerabilities. The
BIG-IP ASM and WhiteHat Sentinel combination enables organizations to quickly
scan their applications for vulnerabilities and virtually patch them with the press
of a button, closing the gap between vulnerability checking and detection, and
remediation and protection. BIG-IP ASM now leverages WhiteHat’s open API and
covers more vulnerabilities than ever, and organizations can now manage the
entire F5 and WhiteHat solution directly from the BIG-IP ASM GUI. This updated
solution provides discovery and remediation capabilities within minutes of a
central location; easy implementation for fast assessment and policy creation; the
ability to dynamically configure policies in real time during assessment; and the
ability mitigate unknown application vulnerabilities to reduce information and
data loss. With BIG-IP ASM v11, the F5 and WhiteHat solution provides the best
vulnerability coverage.
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Figure 1: Integrated vulnerability assessment with WhiteHat Sentinel
Also included in BIG-IP ASM v11 is the BIG-IP Dashboard, which gives administrators
a high-level overview of BIG-IP ASM status from security, health, and capacity
perspectives with no configuration required. Simply run traffic through
BIG-IP ASM, open the BIG-IP Dashboard, and select the BIG-IP ASM view from
the drop-down menu. Security administrators can review Traffic Summary
(throughput, TPS, requests), Attack Types, and any Anomaly Statistics. They can
see the entire infrastructure or one particular application in real time or historically.
Managing the security of applications and infrastructure has never been easier.
Figure 2: BIG-IP ASM Dashboard
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