Get started

Emerging cyberattacks and threats

• advanced persistent threat (APT)

  An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. Continue Reading

• AI and machine learning in network security advance detection

  Applying AI, and specifically machine learning, in network security helps protect enterprises against advanced persistent threats and sophisticated cybercriminals. Continue Reading

• Cybercrime

  Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading

• Containing ransomware outbreaks now a top infosec priority

  Prepping for and dealing with an outbreak of ransomware is the IT version of the flu shot. Learn how company systems and data from these potentially deadline infections. Continue Reading

• polymorphic virus

  A polymorphic virus is a harmful, destructive or intrusive type of malware that can change or 'morph,' making it difficult to detect with antimalware programs. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • advanced persistent threat (APT)
  • Cybercrime
  • polymorphic virus
  • zero-day (computer)

  • computer exploit
  • cyberwarfare
  • Rowhammer
  • Shellshock

  View All Definitions

• Cyberthreats, cyber vulnerabilities, and how to fight back

  The key to countering cyberthreats today is to first understand your biggest vulnerabilities and then research the most effective countermeasures available to minimize them.Continue Reading

• zero-day (computer)

  A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw.Continue Reading

• computer exploit

  A computer exploit, or exploit, is an attack on a computer system, especially one that takes advantage of a particular vulnerability the system offers to intruders.Continue Reading

• cyberwarfare

  Cyberwarfare is computer- or network-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks by a nation-state on another nation-state.Continue Reading

• Advanced Persistent Security

  In this excerpt from chapter seven of Advanced Persistent Security, authors Araceli Treu Gomes and Ira Winkler discuss the different threats facing organizations.Continue Reading

• What breach detection systems are best for corporate defenses?

  A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security.Continue Reading

• Recent ransomware attacks got you? Don't cry; fight back!

  Recent ransomware attacks may make you WannaCry, but there's no time for that. Start here to learn how to fight back against would-be hostage-taking hackers.Continue Reading

• Spotting a system breach takes defensive and offensive strategies

  A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security.Continue Reading

• Get smart about threat intel tools and services

  Threat intelligence tools are a phenomenal addition to your security posture; they just can't be your security posture. Learn where they fit into your securityContinue Reading

• Strength in numbers: Threat intelligence tools can't go it alone

  Threat intelligence tools are a phenomenal addition to your security posture; they just can't be your security posture. Learn where they fit into your security scheme.Continue Reading