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PATCH MANAGEMENT EXPERTS
Michael Cobb
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Database patch denial: How 'critical' are Oracle's CPUs?
25 Jun 2008
TIP - A recent survey found that a considerable number of users are outright rejecting Oracle's Critical Patch Updates.
Is attack code valuable for vulnerabilities or just a publicity stunt?
09 Jun 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - If a security company has developed attack code for a particular vulnerability, there will always be critics that cry "PR stunt." Expert Michael Cobb explains why the vulnerabilities should always be taken seriously.
Worst practices: Encryption conniptions
03 Apr 2008
TIP - In honor of April Fools' Day, Mike Chapple continues a month-long series that highlights the industry's most common mistakes. One of the major bad habits: a lack of encryption.
Is it important to keep a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) implementation up to date?
04 Jan 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Critical security flaws are often discovered in Java Runtime Environment implementations. Unfortunately, most users don't apply any appropriate patches. Ed Skoudis reveals the security risks posed by a vulnerable JRE.
What is an ideal patch management process for small businesses?
18 Oct 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - Patch management and testing can be a time-consuming and resource-hungry task. In this expert response, Michael Cobb demonstrates how to streamline the process.
Will saving Microsoft patches and updates on a CD improve installation efforts?
18 Oct 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - If you are installing a new OS some time after the latest service pack has been released, additional patches will need to be added with the operating system itself. In this expert response, Michael Cobb keeps you from ...
Windows Update attacks: Ensuring malware-free downloads
20 Sep 2007
TIP - Attackers recently discovered how to exploit Windows Update to push malware. Contributor Michael Cobb investigates who is to blame: the service itself or uninformed users.
ANI cursor flaw offers lessons in Vista security
10 May 2007
TIP - In this tip, Michael Cobb explains why the ANI flaw is a more complex problem than vulnerabilities of the past, and what security pros can learn from it.
Should every flaw in a vulnerability scanner report be addressed?
19 Feb 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - So you have your vulnerability report -- Now what? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, platform security expert Michael Cobb explains which flaws to tackle first.
Which security practices can lower exposure to zero-day attacks?
16 Feb 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - It's never possible to completely prevent zero-day attacks, but in this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, network security expert Mike Chapple reveals which tools can provide significant protection from such threats.


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