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Perils Of Human Nature
People have a profound impact on any information security program. From the desire to be helpful to an aversion to conflict, certain human tendencies create or exacerbate security vulnerabilities. As Allied InfoSecurity's Michael McKinley explains, human beings can be exploited through "social engineering" - a collection of techniques used to manipulate people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. In this article, Mike McKinley outlines five socially driven vulnerabilities, provides real-world examples of how they can be exploited through social engineering, and offers practical advice for addressing this often overlooked aspect of security.
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Web Based Application Security
With so much reliance on the Internet for day-to-day activities and business processes - from online banking and shopping to email - it's hard to image a world without web-based appliacations. While these applications support convenience, efficiency and even cost savings, they also present significant risks for data compromise. In this article, Allied InfoSecurity's Scott Redilla outlines three of the vulnerabilities most frequently encountered during web application security assessments - and explains how you can safeguard your organization's data. Read more
AIS Webcasts
Essential Knowledge Series: Introduction to Network Forensics
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