Latest News from Ryan Sherstobitoff

Virtualization Security - Part 2

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:38:00 EST

Server virtualization will become a dominant factor in the next three to five years in an effort to reduce operating costs and simplify business. One highly popular trend is using virtualization for data center consolidation. Companies are consolidating everything from Web servers to the servers that run CRM applications, all in an effort to streamline operations and create efficiency across-the-board.

Hidden Dangers: Crimeware-as-a-Service (CaaS)

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:30:00 EDT

As the malware threat landscape continues to evolve, hackers are continuously changing techniques to counteract detection technologies being developed by vendors. By using sophisticated methods to evade current antivirus technologies, hackers are relentless in their pursuit of damaging IT systems and oftentimes gaining access to sensitive information.

Breaching Wireless Networks

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Wireless networks and endpoints offer convenience and connectivity, but unless properly secured, they also offer a means of egress into the network. As evidenced by recent headlines surrounding undiscovered data breaches and subsequent public exposure, hackers have begun to turn their eye toward breaching wireless networks and taking advantage of the many weaknesses incumbent.

Virtualization - Security Should Not Take a Backseat

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:15:00 EDT

There's no question that advances in server virtualization technology are becoming popular among corporations that want to save money by consolidating resources and improving operational efficiency. Virtualization enables a dramatic increase in cost savings in ongoing maintenance and the cost required to keep physical assets afloat.

The Evolution of Traditional Anti-Virus to Security as a Service

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:55:00 EDT

Over the past five years, the anti-virus market has experienced tremendous growth as many new technologies have emerged in response to current threat conditions. What was once a market consisting of very few players is now a multi-billion dollar enterprise consisting of numerous companies with multiple anti-virus products that vary in focus and quality.

SQL Injection Attacks: The Future of Mass Hacking Campaigns

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:45:00 EDT

SQL injection attacks are evolving as one of the primary modes of transportation for malicious scripts that hackers insert into legitimate websites. According to recent events, this method is becoming very popular among the hacker elite, especially considering the number of sites they are able to exploit almost overnight.