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Messaging Security School



Our Messaging Security School offers a variety of lessons that will teach you how to keep malicious code out of your end-users' inboxes, protect your mobile devices from malware, and find strategies that will combat today's emerging email and IM threats.


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FEATURED CONTENT  
Podcast: Fact or fiction -- Am I a bot or not? (Counterintelligence strategies for thwarting email threats)
Podcast: Top 5 quick tips for safer instant messaging (Secure instant messaging)
Podcast: Fact or fiction -- The future of email attacks (Countermeasures for malicious email code)


COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES FOR THWARTING EMAIL THREATS

In this lesson, learn about the latest email threats, from the newest twists on phishing to the specter of mail-borne bot-spreading Trojans to the sophisticated attacks being used right now against webmail implementations.

About the author:
Sandra Kay Miller is a technical editor for Information Security magazine.
Featuring special guest Mike Rothman of Security Incite.

LEARN MORE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES FOR THWARTING EMAIL THREATS


SPAM 2.0: NEW THREATS AND NEW STRATEGIES

The proliferation of botnets and profit motives are spurring new spam techniques that are getting through filters and clogging inboxes. Learn about the innovative attack methods and how security professionals can stay on top of these emerging tricks.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
LEARN MORE: SPAM 2.0: NEW THREATS AND NEW STRATEGIES


ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SECURING MOBILE DEVICES

In this lesson, Lisa Phifer reviews inherent weaknesses in mobile messaging devices and discusses how to protect mobile platforms and Bluetooth-enabled handsets against emerging threats and risky end-user behaviors.

About the author:
Lisa Phifer owns Core Competence Inc., a consulting firm specializing in network security and management technology.
LEARN MORE: ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SECURING MOBILE DEVICES


SECURE INSTANT MESSAGING

Instant messaging has already become an indispensable business tool for many enterprises. In this lesson, get an overview of the IM security landscape, an update on the latest attacks and some quick tips on safer messaging use.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.
LEARN MORE: SECURE INSTANT MESSAGING


COUNTERMEASURES FOR MALICIOUS EMAIL CODE

Enterprises are now facing numerous evolving threats like zero-day exploits, botnets and phishing schemes. In this lesson, attendees will get an overview of the email threat landscape, tips for malware protection success and guidance on the future of email attacks.

About the author:
Tom Bowers is managing director of consulting firm Security Constructs.
LEARN MORE: COUNTERMEASURES FOR MALICIOUS EMAIL CODE


SECURING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE

Learn how to protect your Microsoft Exchange 2003 environment today from spam and Web-based attacks. Instructor Lee Benjamin also takes a look at Exchange Server 2007's key features.

About the author:
Lee is Chairman of ExchangeServerBoston and Director for BostonUsersGroups, an umbrella organization of over 50 user groups in New England. He is also an analyst at Ferris Research.
LEARN MORE: SECURING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE





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