Tag Archives: blacklisting
Total Application Control (TAC): Best of whitelisting AND blacklisting…
As hackers get better at breaking into networks and compromising data, IT security experts continue to debate the best ways to defend their systems against highly targeted malware attacks. In the PCWorld article, “How to Stop Hack Attacks In One … Continue reading
Why Macs DO need security… and what to do about it.
Over the past decade, Apple has avoided the types of security problems that have plagued the Windows-based platform. Part of this can be attributed to the fact that the Mac’s relatively low market share has kept the platform under the … Continue reading
CoreTrace 201 predictions: More blended threats across new platforms
As technology evolves, so do cyber attacks and the security tools we use to protect our systems. With 2011 quickly approaching, I want to share my predictions for next year’s top security challenges. The five themes I’ve included are based … Continue reading
Once again, we agree with McAfee… to a point
I recently came across an interesting article that struck a cord with me on many different levels. In the story, “McAfee CEO stresses mobility at T.O. event,” I once again agree with a number of points Dave DeWalt made at … Continue reading
Dispelling the myths and outdated perceptions surrounding application whitelisting
In all my years in the security game — as an officer in the Air Force Information Warfare Center to my current role as president and CEO of CoreTrace — I’ve seen many changes along the way. Through it all, … Continue reading
Top security stories for September 2010: Targeted threats, vulnerabilities at ‘unacceptable’ levels… and Stuxnet
While speculations about the Intel/McAfee deal continued to reverberate throughout the industry, new findings about the intentions of the infamous Stuxnet worm dominated the security headlines in September. Security professionals also ran into an old nemesis when the “Here you … Continue reading
It’s pretty cool when your baby really ISN’T ugly…
You’ve all been there before. You’re having dinner with friends and out come the baby pictures. Inevitably, you are listening to a set of parents who are gushing about the fact that their child is the next Fabio or Christy … Continue reading
The top 5 failures of antivirus
I truly believe that 2010 is a turning point in endpoint security. The old antivirus model has reached the end of its practical usefulness and the disadvantages of an approach with a foundation of blacklisting far outweigh its benefits. Operation … Continue reading
Memory Protection is an Important Component of Application Whitelisting Solutions
More companies than ever are looking at alternatives to blacklist antivirus. It isn’t hard to see why. Rampant botnets, endless patching, and signature distribution that simply can’t keep up with the threat are just a few of the reasons why … Continue reading
Observations from IANS '09 Information Security Forum – Day 1
I’m here this week in Boston, MA attending the IANS 2009 New England Information Security Forum. It’s a great, interactive conference of security professionals sharing their experiences and observations of the current environment for enterprise security. Here are my thoughts … Continue reading
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