Articles tagged with Cybersecurity
The Self Cleansing Intrusion Tolerance (SCIT) technology developed by George Mason University researchers limits the damage caused by unknown cyber-attacks by restricting exposure time. By periodically cleansing servers, SCIT reduces the risk of data theft and provides an additional layer of defense against intrusions.
A team of Dartmouth researchers is launching the Dartmouth Internet Security Testbed (DIST) to examine live network activity and develop methods for detecting malicious activity. The project will provide valuable insights into securing wireless networks, improving network security technology and practices for all internet users.
Susanne Wetzel and Rebecca Wright are recognized for their work on a new undergraduate degree program in cybersecurity at Stevens Institute of Technology. The program is designed to provide students with security expertise within a broad education, preparing them for careers in information assurance and computer security.
A new 'active cookie' helps protect against online scams by redirecting users to secure sites, preventing attacks like pharming and man-in-the-middle. The technology is especially useful for financial service providers and individuals concerned about Wi-Fi hijacking.
The new lab will provide practical training in security and information assurance, preparing students to meet the challenges in protecting the nation's information infrastructure. The lab will increase the number of IT professionals educated and trained in theoretical and practical aspects of information assurance and security.
The TRUST consortium, funded by NSF's Science and Technology Centers program, aims to create new technologies that make computer software and networks inherently secure. Researchers will focus on protecting against attacks, ensuring data integrity, and developing tools for building trustworthy systems.
The Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology (TRUST) center aims to develop new technologies to design, build, and operate trustworthy information systems. The researchers will focus on developing secure embedded systems, integrating trusted components, and creating information management software tools.
The XCCDF specification document provides a flexible, vendor-neutral format for measuring conformance to security benchmarks and generating records of benchmark tests. NIST is developing computer security checklists for widely used government agencies with the help of organizations like NSA and DHS.
The new standard provides detailed guidance on categorizing systems and assessing potential impact of security breaches. It will help agencies make informed decisions and implement cost-effective security measures, complemented by a companion standard specifying minimum federal system requirements.
The STAT intrusion detection system utilizes real-time packet analysis to identify patterns of attacks, aggregating individual alerts to provide an overall pattern of intrusion. The system's modular design enables centralized monitoring and control, allowing for flexible configuration and response to locally detected intrusions.