The Security Architect’s Dilemma
Due to inherent architectural limitations of a number of operating systems, APTs or stealth attacks utilizing rootkit techniques are spreading widely in corporate and consumer systems. Zero-day stealth attacks, such as Stuxnet, exploit unknown system software vulnerabilities to propagate and cause damage. This constantly morphing, stealthy malware residing on storage media and in memory hides itself from operating system (OS)-resident security scanners. Rootkits also hide within a wide variety of IPenabled devices like printers and VoIP phones, capturing data in these devices or using the devices as launching pads for computer and network infections.
The evidence is clear: traditional security methods are insufficient for dealing with the complexity of today’s threats, so a new way of thinking about security is needed to fully protect against the ever-evolving threat landscape.
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