Infosec Writers Latest Security Papers http://www.infosecwriters.com/ Papers submitted by security professionals are published on the site and archived for readers. Categories include cryptography, E-mail security, exploitation, firewalls, forensics, honeypots, IDS, malware & wireless security. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us staticreply@yahoo.com reso@infosecwriters.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:15 EST Old School Newbie Guide circa 2000 http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=660 Raven This is a flashback paper written by the founder and creator of SWG, our original site. Later it changed ownership and direction and became ISW. To those that remember Raven, enjoy! This is in celebration of our 10 year anniversary at ISW! Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST Analysis of Malicious Software Infections http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=659 Kenneth Davis Kenneth Davis submits this paper on a study of Malicious Softwares. He discussed the threats and ways to help mitigate the risks associated. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Malware in Information Security http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=658 Jared Dukes Jared Dukes submits this paper on Malware. He discusses the history of Malware as well as reasons one could become infected. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST DoS! Denial of Service http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=657 Kevin Hattingh Kevin Hattingh submits this educational paper on DoS. He includes a dmonstration as well as how it is being used in modern day attacks. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST An Analysis of the IDS Penetration Tool: Metasploit http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=656 Josh Marquez Josh Marquez writes this introductory paper on Metasploit. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST Experimental Review of IPSec Features to Enhance IP Security http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=654 Shilpa Nandamuri Shilpa Nandamuri writes this paper that discusses IPSEC, how it works and touches on IKE, AHs and ESP for those not familair with it. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT Cloud Computing – Storm Clouds or is it Smooth Flying? http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=653 Cary Whitaker Cary Whitaker writes about the concerns of Cloud Computing and gives some great reasons to take it seriously. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT The Evolving World of Computer Security and Laws http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=652 Joshua Garris Jashua Garris writes about Information Security and laws, citing specific cases to demonstrate the importance of a solid security program. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT Web Access Management and Single Sign-On http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=651 Dale Huggins Dale Huggins takes a look at Single Sign On solutions for web aaplications. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT Reverse Honey Trap http://www.infosecwriters.com/texts.php?op=display&id=650 Aditya Sood Aditya Sood and Rohit Bansal contribute with this great paper that looks into striking inside antivirus engines and analyzers. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT