This Solution Paper describes how Bitdefender's Active Threat Control can protect Windows Endpoints both desktops and servers from Advanced and 0-day threats like Cryptomalware thanks to a proactive-by-design, dynamic detection technology, based on monitoring processes’ behavior, along with tagging and correlating suspect activities with minimal footprint
Panda Adaptive Defense 360 - Cyber Extortion GuidePanda Security
What is Cyber Extortion? How do cybercriminals use ransomware for attacks? What to do if you are a victim of cyber extortion?
Panda Security answers all these questions and gives you some recommendations and advises to prevent Cyberattacks in this Practical Security Guide to Prevent Cyber Extortion.
We, at Panda, have developed the first solution that guarantees continuous monitoring of all the active processes: Adaptive Defense 360
http://promo.pandasecurity.com/adaptive-defense/en/
This course focuses on SCADA/ ICS systems. The title of this course is: Advanced Threat Detection in ICS – SCADA Environments.
In this course we take a look at the effectiveness of honeypots within a SCADA/ ICS context. A honeypot typically consists of data, or a network site that appears to be part of the organization’s network, but is actually isolated and monitored, and which seems to contain information or a resource of value to attackers.
This paper describes the concept of implementing the network vulnerability assessment process as a web service in Eucalyptus cloud.This paper is published in one of the international conferences.I implemented the mentioned concept during my M.E. thesis.
Welcome to the Threatsploit Report of covering some of the important cybersecurity events, incidents and exploits that occurred this month such as Application Security, Mobile App Security, Network Security, Website Security, API Security, Cloud Security, Host Level Security, Cyber Intelligence, Thick Client Security, Threat Vulnerability, Database Security, IOT Security, Wireless Security.
Panda Adaptive Defense 360 - Cyber Extortion GuidePanda Security
What is Cyber Extortion? How do cybercriminals use ransomware for attacks? What to do if you are a victim of cyber extortion?
Panda Security answers all these questions and gives you some recommendations and advises to prevent Cyberattacks in this Practical Security Guide to Prevent Cyber Extortion.
We, at Panda, have developed the first solution that guarantees continuous monitoring of all the active processes: Adaptive Defense 360
http://promo.pandasecurity.com/adaptive-defense/en/
This course focuses on SCADA/ ICS systems. The title of this course is: Advanced Threat Detection in ICS – SCADA Environments.
In this course we take a look at the effectiveness of honeypots within a SCADA/ ICS context. A honeypot typically consists of data, or a network site that appears to be part of the organization’s network, but is actually isolated and monitored, and which seems to contain information or a resource of value to attackers.
This paper describes the concept of implementing the network vulnerability assessment process as a web service in Eucalyptus cloud.This paper is published in one of the international conferences.I implemented the mentioned concept during my M.E. thesis.
Welcome to the Threatsploit Report of covering some of the important cybersecurity events, incidents and exploits that occurred this month such as Application Security, Mobile App Security, Network Security, Website Security, API Security, Cloud Security, Host Level Security, Cyber Intelligence, Thick Client Security, Threat Vulnerability, Database Security, IOT Security, Wireless Security.
As soluções da NetWitness capturam todos os dados que circulam na rede e os contextualizam, filtrando o que pode ser crítico ou não. O usuario pode ver quem está indo aonde e vendo o quê.
Managing a large and growing PC estate is no simple matter, particularly if you are doing it manually. Keeping a close watch on a couple of PCs can be straightforward, and a diligent IT manager will manage to keep such machines fully patched and free of troublesome software. But what happens when your estate grows beyond one or two machines?
The FireEye Advanced Threat Report is based on research and trend analysis conducted by the FireEye Malware Intelligence Labs providing insights to the most current threat landscapes.
Insight Brief: Security Analytics to Identify the 12 Indicators of Compromise21CT Inc.
In this security insight brief, 21CT researchers look at the malicious network behaviors that concern organizations the most, and how to use security analytics to find them before damage is done. Understanding these 12 indicators of compromise are critical to identifying a network breach.
With cybercrime (like denial of service, malware, phishing, and SQL injection) looming large in our digitized world, penetration testing - and code and application level security testing (SAST and DAST) - are essential for organizations to identify security loopholes in applications and beyond. We provide a guide to the salient standards and techniques for full-spectrum testing to safeguard your data - and reputation.
Welcome to the Threatsploit Report of covering some of the important cybersecurity events, incidents and exploits that occurred this month such as Application Security, Mobile App Security, Network Security, Website Security, API Security, Cloud Security, Host Level Security, Cyber Intelligence, Thick Client Security, Threat Vulnerability, Database Security, IOT Security, Wireless Security.
The True Cost of Anti-Virus: How to Ensure More Effective and Efficient Endp...Lumension
Today, more than 1.6 million new malware signatures are identified each month. And more organizations are falling prey to "zero-day" attacks - malware for which an anti-virus signature does not exist. It’s no surprise that roughly half of the organizations surveyed in a 2010 Ponemon Institute study reported an increase in their IT operating expenses - a main driver of that cost increase was malware. Traditional anti-virus simply can't keep up in the malware arms race and relying on it as your primary defense will prove costly.
In this webcast, Paul Henry, security and forensics expert, and Chris Merritt, Director of Solution Marketing with Lumension, will examine:
* The true cost of anti-virus in terms of PC performance, network bandwidth, IT helpdesk costs, prevention of malware and more
* Why application whitelisting is a better approach to defend against rising targeted attacks
* How application whitelisting has evolved to provide a new level of intelligence that delivers more effective security and necessary flexibility to improve productivity - in even rapidly changing endpoint environments
Nowhere to Hide: Expose Threats in Real-time with IBM QRadar Network InsightsIBM Security
IT security teams have a tough job. While organizations depend upon Internet access to conduct business, security teams are responsible for safeguarding these communications and transactions from those who wish to profit by stealing intellectual property, customer private data or even just encrypting your data and demanding a ransom for its safe recovery. There are a number of tools available to monitor log events, network flows, and packet captures, but most of these are performing after-the-fact analysis. That can make it easy for the bad guys to hide out on your network.
IBM QRadar Network Insights (QNI) uses innovative network threat analytics to identify malicious content – including those hidden in data transmissions, SSL certificate violations, protocol obfuscation, file tags, and suspicious network flows – and then pieces together those indicators of attack to provide security teams with real-time alerts. These alerts help organizations detect attacks that are in progress, as well as determine what damage may have already been inflicted.
View this on-demand webinar to learn how QRadar Network Insights can:
Remove network blind spots and reduce complexities in log data to reveal previously hidden threats and malicious behaviors;
Record application activities, capture file metadata and artifacts, and identify assets, applications and users participating in network communications;
Reduce the impact of threats associated with malware, phishing emails, data exfiltration, and the lateral network movements of advanced attacks.
Why cyber-criminals target Healthcare - Panda Security Panda Security
The healthcare industry is very technologically advanced but it also has huge security flaws, making it an easy target for cyber-criminals. If we add this to the immense amount of highly sensitive information that is managed by hospitals, pharmacies and health insurance providers, plus the high price that it could be sold for on the black market where a medical history is much more valuable than a credit card, we are able to understand how this was the most attacked industry last year.
More details:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/mediacenter/panda-security/panda-security-dissects-cyber-pandemic/
Palestra do evento "Cybersecurity: a nova era em resposta a incidentes e auditoria de dados"
Sam Maccherola - VP and General Manager Public Sector Guidance Software Inc.
Brasília, 04 de agosto de 2010
All information, data, and material contained, presented, or provided on is for educational purposes only.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
It is not to be construed or intended as providing legal advice.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only.
17 U.S. Code § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.
As soluções da NetWitness capturam todos os dados que circulam na rede e os contextualizam, filtrando o que pode ser crítico ou não. O usuario pode ver quem está indo aonde e vendo o quê.
Managing a large and growing PC estate is no simple matter, particularly if you are doing it manually. Keeping a close watch on a couple of PCs can be straightforward, and a diligent IT manager will manage to keep such machines fully patched and free of troublesome software. But what happens when your estate grows beyond one or two machines?
The FireEye Advanced Threat Report is based on research and trend analysis conducted by the FireEye Malware Intelligence Labs providing insights to the most current threat landscapes.
Insight Brief: Security Analytics to Identify the 12 Indicators of Compromise21CT Inc.
In this security insight brief, 21CT researchers look at the malicious network behaviors that concern organizations the most, and how to use security analytics to find them before damage is done. Understanding these 12 indicators of compromise are critical to identifying a network breach.
With cybercrime (like denial of service, malware, phishing, and SQL injection) looming large in our digitized world, penetration testing - and code and application level security testing (SAST and DAST) - are essential for organizations to identify security loopholes in applications and beyond. We provide a guide to the salient standards and techniques for full-spectrum testing to safeguard your data - and reputation.
Welcome to the Threatsploit Report of covering some of the important cybersecurity events, incidents and exploits that occurred this month such as Application Security, Mobile App Security, Network Security, Website Security, API Security, Cloud Security, Host Level Security, Cyber Intelligence, Thick Client Security, Threat Vulnerability, Database Security, IOT Security, Wireless Security.
The True Cost of Anti-Virus: How to Ensure More Effective and Efficient Endp...Lumension
Today, more than 1.6 million new malware signatures are identified each month. And more organizations are falling prey to "zero-day" attacks - malware for which an anti-virus signature does not exist. It’s no surprise that roughly half of the organizations surveyed in a 2010 Ponemon Institute study reported an increase in their IT operating expenses - a main driver of that cost increase was malware. Traditional anti-virus simply can't keep up in the malware arms race and relying on it as your primary defense will prove costly.
In this webcast, Paul Henry, security and forensics expert, and Chris Merritt, Director of Solution Marketing with Lumension, will examine:
* The true cost of anti-virus in terms of PC performance, network bandwidth, IT helpdesk costs, prevention of malware and more
* Why application whitelisting is a better approach to defend against rising targeted attacks
* How application whitelisting has evolved to provide a new level of intelligence that delivers more effective security and necessary flexibility to improve productivity - in even rapidly changing endpoint environments
Nowhere to Hide: Expose Threats in Real-time with IBM QRadar Network InsightsIBM Security
IT security teams have a tough job. While organizations depend upon Internet access to conduct business, security teams are responsible for safeguarding these communications and transactions from those who wish to profit by stealing intellectual property, customer private data or even just encrypting your data and demanding a ransom for its safe recovery. There are a number of tools available to monitor log events, network flows, and packet captures, but most of these are performing after-the-fact analysis. That can make it easy for the bad guys to hide out on your network.
IBM QRadar Network Insights (QNI) uses innovative network threat analytics to identify malicious content – including those hidden in data transmissions, SSL certificate violations, protocol obfuscation, file tags, and suspicious network flows – and then pieces together those indicators of attack to provide security teams with real-time alerts. These alerts help organizations detect attacks that are in progress, as well as determine what damage may have already been inflicted.
View this on-demand webinar to learn how QRadar Network Insights can:
Remove network blind spots and reduce complexities in log data to reveal previously hidden threats and malicious behaviors;
Record application activities, capture file metadata and artifacts, and identify assets, applications and users participating in network communications;
Reduce the impact of threats associated with malware, phishing emails, data exfiltration, and the lateral network movements of advanced attacks.
Why cyber-criminals target Healthcare - Panda Security Panda Security
The healthcare industry is very technologically advanced but it also has huge security flaws, making it an easy target for cyber-criminals. If we add this to the immense amount of highly sensitive information that is managed by hospitals, pharmacies and health insurance providers, plus the high price that it could be sold for on the black market where a medical history is much more valuable than a credit card, we are able to understand how this was the most attacked industry last year.
More details:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/mediacenter/panda-security/panda-security-dissects-cyber-pandemic/
Palestra do evento "Cybersecurity: a nova era em resposta a incidentes e auditoria de dados"
Sam Maccherola - VP and General Manager Public Sector Guidance Software Inc.
Brasília, 04 de agosto de 2010
All information, data, and material contained, presented, or provided on is for educational purposes only.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
It is not to be construed or intended as providing legal advice.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only.
17 U.S. Code § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.
Understanding the term hacking as any unconventional way of interacting with some system it is easy to conclude that there are enormous number of people who hacked or tried to hack someone or something. The article, as result of author research, analyses hacking from different points of view, including hacker's point of view as well as the defender's point of view. Here are discussed questions like: Who are the hackers? Why do people hack? Law aspects of hacking, as well as some economic issues connected with hacking. At the end, some questions about victim protection are discussed together with the weakness that hackers can use for their own protection. The aim of the article is to make readers familiar with the possible risks of hacker's attacks on the mobile phones and on possible attacks in the announced food of the internet of things (next IoT) devices
Invesitigation of Malware and Forensic Tools on Internet IJECEIAES
Malware is an application that is harmful to your forensic information. Basically, malware analyses is the process of analysing the behaviours of malicious code and then create signatures to detect and defend against it.Malware, such as Trojan horse, Worms and Spyware severely threatens the forensic security. This research observed that although malware and its variants may vary a lot from content signatures, they share some behaviour features at a higher level which are more precise in revealing the real intent of malware. This paper investigates the various techniques of malware behaviour extraction and analysis. In addition, we discuss the implications of malware analysis tools for malware detection based on various techniques.
Today's corporate world is part of the battleground fighting against potential threats and attacks. Though the threat landscape is evolving ra pidly, security has usually always caught up to gain the upper hand.
VIPRE Business Takes a Bite out of BloatwareGFI Software
The remedy to bloatware is a better, more efficient product that is specifically engineered to scan, detect and remove myriad security threats without impacting performance and taking a big bite out of the IT capital expenditure budgets. Learn about the scope of the malware problem and strategies that can help you defend against evolving malware threats.
Protecting Enterprise - An examination of bugs, major vulnerabilities and exp...ESET Middle East
This white paper focuses on the dramatic growth in the number and severity of software vulnerabilities, and discusses how multilayered endpoint security is needed to mitigate the threats they pose.
Cyberattacks on the Rise: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?TechSoup
Cyberattacks against small and midsize organizations have increased from 11 percent to 15 percent in 2020, according to an Avast survey. Nonprofits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications. Whether you’re a one-person IT team or a nontechnical concerned stakeholder, this webinar will help you
- Protect your organization from common malware attacks
- Set up a strong cybersecurity strategy for your organization
- Identify solutions to help minimize cyberattack risks
Symantec propone un'analisi approfondita sui Rogue Security Software. I RSS sono applicazioni fasulle che fingono di fornire servizi di tutela della sicurezza informatica ma che, al contrario, hanno come obiettivo quello di installare dei codici maligni che compromettono la sicurezza generale della macchina.
Panoramica - Rischi - Principali modalità di diffusione e distribuzione.
Il periodo di osservazione va da luglio 2008 a giugno 2009, qui è presentato un sommario dello Studio.
Symantec propone un'analisi approfondita sui Rogue Security Software. I RSS sono applicazioni fasulle che fingono di fornire servizi di tutela della sicurezza informatica ma che, al contrario, hanno come obiettivo quello di installare dei codici maligni che compromettono la sicurezza generale della macchina.
Panoramica - Rischi - Principali modalità di diffusione e distribuzione.
Il periodo di osservazione va da luglio 2008 a giugno 2009.
Looking to understand how hackers and other attackers use cyber technology to attack your network and your executives? This slide set provides an overview and details the anatomy of a cyber attack, and the strategies you can use to manage and mitigate risk.
Software Engineering, Software Consulting, Tech Lead.
Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring JDBC, Spring Security,
Spring Transaction, Spring MVC,
Log4j, REST/SOAP WEB-SERVICES.
Field Employee Tracking System| MiTrack App| Best Employee Tracking Solution|...informapgpstrackings
Keep tabs on your field staff effortlessly with Informap Technology Centre LLC. Real-time tracking, task assignment, and smart features for efficient management. Request a live demo today!
For more details, visit us : https://informapuae.com/field-staff-tracking/
May Marketo Masterclass, London MUG May 22 2024.pdfAdele Miller
Can't make Adobe Summit in Vegas? No sweat because the EMEA Marketo Engage Champions are coming to London to share their Summit sessions, insights and more!
This is a MUG with a twist you don't want to miss.
SOCRadar Research Team: Latest Activities of IntelBrokerSOCRadar
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has suffered an alleged data breach after a notorious threat actor claimed to have exfiltrated data from its systems. Infamous data leaker IntelBroker posted on the even more infamous BreachForums hacking forum, saying that Europol suffered a data breach this month.
The alleged breach affected Europol agencies CCSE, EC3, Europol Platform for Experts, Law Enforcement Forum, and SIRIUS. Infiltration of these entities can disrupt ongoing investigations and compromise sensitive intelligence shared among international law enforcement agencies.
However, this is neither the first nor the last activity of IntekBroker. We have compiled for you what happened in the last few days. To track such hacker activities on dark web sources like hacker forums, private Telegram channels, and other hidden platforms where cyber threats often originate, you can check SOCRadar’s Dark Web News.
Stay Informed on Threat Actors’ Activity on the Dark Web with SOCRadar!
How to Position Your Globus Data Portal for Success Ten Good PracticesGlobus
Science gateways allow science and engineering communities to access shared data, software, computing services, and instruments. Science gateways have gained a lot of traction in the last twenty years, as evidenced by projects such as the Science Gateways Community Institute (SGCI) and the Center of Excellence on Science Gateways (SGX3) in the US, The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and its platforms in Australia, and the projects around Virtual Research Environments in Europe. A few mature frameworks have evolved with their different strengths and foci and have been taken up by a larger community such as the Globus Data Portal, Hubzero, Tapis, and Galaxy. However, even when gateways are built on successful frameworks, they continue to face the challenges of ongoing maintenance costs and how to meet the ever-expanding needs of the community they serve with enhanced features. It is not uncommon that gateways with compelling use cases are nonetheless unable to get past the prototype phase and become a full production service, or if they do, they don't survive more than a couple of years. While there is no guaranteed pathway to success, it seems likely that for any gateway there is a need for a strong community and/or solid funding streams to create and sustain its success. With over twenty years of examples to draw from, this presentation goes into detail for ten factors common to successful and enduring gateways that effectively serve as best practices for any new or developing gateway.
In 2015, I used to write extensions for Joomla, WordPress, phpBB3, etc and I ...Juraj Vysvader
In 2015, I used to write extensions for Joomla, WordPress, phpBB3, etc and I didn't get rich from it but it did have 63K downloads (powered possible tens of thousands of websites).
First Steps with Globus Compute Multi-User EndpointsGlobus
In this presentation we will share our experiences around getting started with the Globus Compute multi-user endpoint. Working with the Pharmacology group at the University of Auckland, we have previously written an application using Globus Compute that can offload computationally expensive steps in the researcher's workflows, which they wish to manage from their familiar Windows environments, onto the NeSI (New Zealand eScience Infrastructure) cluster. Some of the challenges we have encountered were that each researcher had to set up and manage their own single-user globus compute endpoint and that the workloads had varying resource requirements (CPUs, memory and wall time) between different runs. We hope that the multi-user endpoint will help to address these challenges and share an update on our progress here.
A Comprehensive Look at Generative AI in Retail App Testing.pdfkalichargn70th171
Traditional software testing methods are being challenged in retail, where customer expectations and technological advancements continually shape the landscape. Enter generative AI—a transformative subset of artificial intelligence technologies poised to revolutionize software testing.
Custom Healthcare Software for Managing Chronic Conditions and Remote Patient...Mind IT Systems
Healthcare providers often struggle with the complexities of chronic conditions and remote patient monitoring, as each patient requires personalized care and ongoing monitoring. Off-the-shelf solutions may not meet these diverse needs, leading to inefficiencies and gaps in care. It’s here, custom healthcare software offers a tailored solution, ensuring improved care and effectiveness.
Prosigns: Transforming Business with Tailored Technology SolutionsProsigns
Unlocking Business Potential: Tailored Technology Solutions by Prosigns
Discover how Prosigns, a leading technology solutions provider, partners with businesses to drive innovation and success. Our presentation showcases our comprehensive range of services, including custom software development, web and mobile app development, AI & ML solutions, blockchain integration, DevOps services, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 support.
Custom Software Development: Prosigns specializes in creating bespoke software solutions that cater to your unique business needs. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your requirements and deliver tailor-made software that enhances efficiency and drives growth.
Web and Mobile App Development: From responsive websites to intuitive mobile applications, Prosigns develops cutting-edge solutions that engage users and deliver seamless experiences across devices.
AI & ML Solutions: Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Prosigns provides smart solutions that automate processes, provide valuable insights, and drive informed decision-making.
Blockchain Integration: Prosigns offers comprehensive blockchain solutions, including development, integration, and consulting services, enabling businesses to leverage blockchain technology for enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency.
DevOps Services: Prosigns' DevOps services streamline development and operations processes, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery through automation and continuous integration.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Support: Prosigns provides comprehensive support and maintenance services for Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring your system is always up-to-date, secure, and running smoothly.
Learn how our collaborative approach and dedication to excellence help businesses achieve their goals and stay ahead in today's digital landscape. From concept to deployment, Prosigns is your trusted partner for transforming ideas into reality and unlocking the full potential of your business.
Join us on a journey of innovation and growth. Let's partner for success with Prosigns.
Large Language Models and the End of ProgrammingMatt Welsh
Talk by Matt Welsh at Craft Conference 2024 on the impact that Large Language Models will have on the future of software development. In this talk, I discuss the ways in which LLMs will impact the software industry, from replacing human software developers with AI, to replacing conventional software with models that perform reasoning, computation, and problem-solving.
Providing Globus Services to Users of JASMIN for Environmental Data AnalysisGlobus
JASMIN is the UK’s high-performance data analysis platform for environmental science, operated by STFC on behalf of the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). In addition to its role in hosting the CEDA Archive (NERC’s long-term repository for climate, atmospheric science & Earth observation data in the UK), JASMIN provides a collaborative platform to a community of around 2,000 scientists in the UK and beyond, providing nearly 400 environmental science projects with working space, compute resources and tools to facilitate their work. High-performance data transfer into and out of JASMIN has always been a key feature, with many scientists bringing model outputs from supercomputers elsewhere in the UK, to analyse against observational or other model data in the CEDA Archive. A growing number of JASMIN users are now realising the benefits of using the Globus service to provide reliable and efficient data movement and other tasks in this and other contexts. Further use cases involve long-distance (intercontinental) transfers to and from JASMIN, and collecting results from a mobile atmospheric radar system, pushing data to JASMIN via a lightweight Globus deployment. We provide details of how Globus fits into our current infrastructure, our experience of the recent migration to GCSv5.4, and of our interest in developing use of the wider ecosystem of Globus services for the benefit of our user community.
Exploring Innovations in Data Repository Solutions - Insights from the U.S. G...Globus
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has made substantial investments in meeting evolving scientific, technical, and policy driven demands on storing, managing, and delivering data. As these demands continue to grow in complexity and scale, the USGS must continue to explore innovative solutions to improve its management, curation, sharing, delivering, and preservation approaches for large-scale research data. Supporting these needs, the USGS has partnered with the University of Chicago-Globus to research and develop advanced repository components and workflows leveraging its current investment in Globus. The primary outcome of this partnership includes the development of a prototype enterprise repository, driven by USGS Data Release requirements, through exploration and implementation of the entire suite of the Globus platform offerings, including Globus Flow, Globus Auth, Globus Transfer, and Globus Search. This presentation will provide insights into this research partnership, introduce the unique requirements and challenges being addressed and provide relevant project progress.
Innovating Inference - Remote Triggering of Large Language Models on HPC Clus...Globus
Large Language Models (LLMs) are currently the center of attention in the tech world, particularly for their potential to advance research. In this presentation, we'll explore a straightforward and effective method for quickly initiating inference runs on supercomputers using the vLLM tool with Globus Compute, specifically on the Polaris system at ALCF. We'll begin by briefly discussing the popularity and applications of LLMs in various fields. Following this, we will introduce the vLLM tool, and explain how it integrates with Globus Compute to efficiently manage LLM operations on Polaris. Attendees will learn the practical aspects of setting up and remotely triggering LLMs from local machines, focusing on ease of use and efficiency. This talk is ideal for researchers and practitioners looking to leverage the power of LLMs in their work, offering a clear guide to harnessing supercomputing resources for quick and effective LLM inference.
We describe the deployment and use of Globus Compute for remote computation. This content is aimed at researchers who wish to compute on remote resources using a unified programming interface, as well as system administrators who will deploy and operate Globus Compute services on their research computing infrastructure.
Gamify Your Mind; The Secret Sauce to Delivering Success, Continuously Improv...Shahin Sheidaei
Games are powerful teaching tools, fostering hands-on engagement and fun. But they require careful consideration to succeed. Join me to explore factors in running and selecting games, ensuring they serve as effective teaching tools. Learn to maintain focus on learning objectives while playing, and how to measure the ROI of gaming in education. Discover strategies for pitching gaming to leadership. This session offers insights, tips, and examples for coaches, team leads, and enterprise leaders seeking to teach from simple to complex concepts.
Gamify Your Mind; The Secret Sauce to Delivering Success, Continuously Improv...
Bitdefender - Solution Paper - Active Threat Control
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Active Threat Control
Proactive Protection Against
New and Emerging Threats
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Why You Should Read this White Paper
The unprecedented rise of new threats has deemed traditional security mechanisms both ineffective and unreliable in providing adequate
defense. Today’s pervasive threats have increased in complexity, making prevention, detection, and remediation difficult for traditional
security software.
Bitdefender Active Threat Control is a pro-active and dynamic detection technology, based on monitoring processes and system events,
and tagging suspicious activities. It has been designed to act against never-before-seen threats based on their behavior.
This white paper explains why such protection is necessary and provides technological and technical overview of the detection
methodologies used by Bitdefender products.
Modern Malware result to new countermeasures against threats
Keeping computers secure and protected against threats has never been harder. With more than half a million new and variant strains of
malware emerging each month, tracking and mitigating each threat has become an enormously challenging task for all security vendors.
Source: av-test.org: More than 14 million new and variant malware strains are discovered each month.
Compounding the problem is the fact that both malware and the mechanisms used to deliver it have become increasingly sophisticated.
Trusted websites can be compromised and used to launch complex script-based attacks that cycle through multiple exploits. Advanced
packaging methods are deployed in order to conceal malicious payloads. These malware can also actively disable known security software
at the time of install and during operation by constantly trying to overwhelm or kill antimalware or software firewall processes.
Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter provide criminals with new opportunities for exploitation through social
engineering and can enable malware to spread faster than ever before. If a malware may once have taken days or even weeks to propagate,
it can now reach millions of computers in hours.
Combined, these factors make it exceptionally difficult to effectively detect and block malware using conventional methods and technology.
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Money matters
The main driver leading to the increase in both volume and complexity of such threats has been money. Historically, viruses were created
by teenagers in order to earn notoriety and gain recognition for their coding skills. Today’s malware is created by criminals to earn a living
and even generate substantial profit. Spam, phishing, pump-and-dump schemes and data-stealing Trojans and keyloggers can net their
creators an enormous amount of income. Malware has evolved into a multinational and multimillion dollar industry that’s just as skilled
and versed in security matters, as experts working in the security industry.
These monetization patters have also resulted in a significant change in the nature of today’s threats. For instance, if your computer
becomes infected with one such threats, you may not realize it until unexplained transactions occur on your bank statement or it starts
consuming more processing resources than usual.
As criminals are able to use their enormous profits to fund malware development, a vicious circle has been created: the more money the
criminals make, the better and more sophisticated their malware becomes; and the better their malware becomes, the more money the
criminals make. Cybercrime costs the global economy about $445 billion every year, with damages to businesses caused by intellectual
property theft exceeding $160 billion, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report published on to Jun 9,
2014. With such enormous sums at stake, it is obvious that the criminals have both the motivation and the financial means to develop ever
better malware.
Heuristics: Detecting tomorrow’s Threats Today
Ensuring a timely response to each new threat can become more than challenging. However, it is critical that the response should be
prompt, as the new variants of malware are able to spread rapidly. A slow or delayed response could lead to a large pool of computers being
compromised and the potential data loss or impact on the affected network infrastructure could be unquantifiable.
The challenge is that regardless of how fast security vendors react, there is always a gap between the time a new threat is released into the
wild and the time computers are “immunized” against that threat via a signature update. The gap between initial moments when a threat
can affect systems until the fix is disseminated creates a window of opportunity for malicious actors. With more than half a million new
malware samples emerging each month, chances are the window of opportunity is favor of the attacker.
Conventional detection relies on signatures. Anti-malware signatures are code snippets extracted from malware samples and used
by antimalware programs to perform pattern-matching. The problem with this method is that it takes time to produce the signature:
antimalware vendors need to obtain a sample of the malware, develop a signature, and then push that signature to users – and this leads
to the creation of the window mentioned above.
Heuristics are a form of proactive detection that closes the window during which computers are vulnerable. Rather than relying on
signatures or binary or code fingerprints, heuristic detection relies on complex algorithms that specify actual patterns and behaviors,
which may indicate that an application is malicious. This works because malicious programs inevitably attempt to perform actions in a
context that legitimate applications do not. Examples of suspicious behavior would include attempting to drop files or disguise processes,
or injecting or executing code in another process’s memory space. Because heuristic detection look for behavioral characteristics rather
than relying on simple pattern-matching, they are able to detect and block new and emerging threats for which a signature or fingerprint
has yet to be released.
To protect computers, the majority of heuristic detection, including the Bitdefender B-HAVE heuristic engine, temporarily delay applications
from starting while the code is executed in a virtual environment that is completely isolated – or sandboxed - from the real computer. If no
suspicious behavior is observed, the computer is instructed to start the application normally. On the other hand, if suspicious behavior is
observed, the program is blocked from executing. The entire process happens in fractions of a second and so has practically no impact on
either the user experience or perceived performance. In order to be even more effective, Bitdefender uses application reputation, a form of
white listing, for having more lightweight heuristics for applications that are known likely to be safe. Application reputation is kept intact for
false positives with frequent updates from Bitdefender cloud.
While this approach certainly enhances security considerably, it nonetheless has a couple of shortcomings. Firstly, programs can only be
run in the virtual environment for a short period as, obviously, it would not be acceptable to delay launch by any substantial amount of time.
This means that malware can avoid detection simply by delaying performing any malicious actions. Secondly, a program that has already
been checked (and is, therefore, trusted) could be exploited and either modified in-memory, while running, or used to launch a malware
process with its own credentials.
To address these shortcomings, Bitdefender introduced Active Virus Control in 2010 (former name of Active Threat Control technology).
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Bitdefender Active Threat Control:
Heuristic detection advances to the next level
Starting with 100 heuristics in 2010, Active Threat Control has been developed to have more than 300 to date. They are constantly fine-
tuned, updated, and improved by a dedicated team of security researchers and engineers form Bitdefender Labs. In order to provide
maximum security, all Bitdefender products using Active Threat Control follow a four step scanning sequence:
Step 1: Each time a file is accessed, copied or downloaded via Web, Email or Instant Messenger, the file is intercepted by either the
Bitdefender File System driver or the appropriate proxy and sent for scanning;
Step 2: The file is checked against the Bitdefender Signature Database (a database of malware “fingerprints”) that is updated in an hourly
basis. If the file’s content matches one of the signatures, the product automatically tries to disinfect the threat. If this action fails, the file is
moved into quarantine. If no signature is matched, the file is sent to B-HAVE1 to be checked.
Step 3: B-Have checks the file by running it in a virtual environment inside the Bitdefender Engine, designed to emulate the behavior or an
actual computer. If the file exhibits suspicious, malware-like activity, B-Have reports the file as malicious. If not, the file is declared clean
and the process is allowed to run;
Step 4: Active Threat Control monitors actions of specific processes as they are running in the OS. It looks for behavior specific to malware
and assigns a score for each process based on its actions and the context in which those were done. When the overall score for a process
reaches a given threshold, the process is reported as harmful. Depending on the user profile, it is either terminated to isolate and remediate
the threat or the user is prompted to specify the action that is to be taken (depending on the settings profile of the Bitdefender product).
User profiles are product specific. Usage of user profiles may vary in products.
Bitdefender proprietary technology for detecting threats.
The Bitdefender Scanning Sequence
Unlike B-HAVE and other heuristic detection, Active Threat Control constantly monitors processes. This way a delayed execution of
malware can be detected and remediated. Constant monitoring prevents malware from exploiting or hijacking already trusted applications.
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How Active Threat Control Works:
A Technology Overview
Active Threat Control continuously monitors all running applications and processes. To extend the flexibility and performance there are
some exceptions:
• White-listed processes that are specifically excluded from monitoring by the user
• Validated system processes that have been tagged by Bitdefender Application Reputation to be clean.
• Active applications and processes are continuously monitored suspicious behaviors, like:
• Copying or moving files in System or Windows folders or limited access disk location
• Executing or injecting code in another processes’ space in order to run with higher privileges
• Running files that have been created with information stored in the binary file
• Self-replication
• Creating an auto-start entry in the registry, accessing or executing illegal operations on registry locations that require elevated privileges
• Dropping and registering drivers
As legitimate applications will sometimes perform one or more of these actions (such as creating an autostart entry), Active Threat
Control does not determine a process to be malicious based on any single action; instead, it keeps a running score and only categorizes
an application as malicious when a certain threshold is reached. This minimizes incidences of misidentification (false-positives) avoiding
unnecessary intervention by the user.
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Active Threat Control increases the detection rate of malware
A large quantity of malware samples is detected by Active Threat Control. Given that B-HAVE is one of the most advanced and effective
heuristic scanning engines on the market, it is clear that Active Threat Control has the ability to provide substantially better protection than
other solutions. It drastically reduces the risk of a system being compromised by a new or emerging threat.
Conclusion
The criminals that create malware have become increasingly sophisticated in terms of the methods that they use in order to minimize
the likelihood of their malicious programs being detected by heuristic detection. Some malware is even able to detect when it is being run
inside a virtual machine and delay displaying performing any malicious actions until it has determined to be clean and launched in the
real computing environment. Compounding the challenge is the fact that determining whether or not an application is malicious based on
the actions it performs is a far from straightforward process. For example, an application that will erase the hard disk may be a perfectly
legitimate system tool. However, if that application attempts to mislead users into running it back - masquerading as an image or some
other harmless type of file - then it may well be malware.
Active Threat Control is Bitdefender’s response these challenges. It represents a layer of security between the computer and potentially
malicious code, providing users with a previously unprecedented degree of protection.
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