McAfee, Inc. Debuts Security Research Journal 'Sage'
Paying a Price for the Open Source Advantage: Journal's Premier Issue Examines the Role of Open Source in Malware Development
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, today unveiled the debut issue of Sage, a semi-annual security journal designed to update and inform technical personnel and security executives on cutting-edge security topics to help them make more informed security decisions. The premier issue of Sage includes feature articles, op-eds and in-depth technical pieces by respected industry experts discussing compelling security topics, including the role of financial incentives in malware, the widespread adoption of open source philosophy and practices in malware development, and the effects of increasingly professional-grade malware.
"To stay ahead in today's ever-shifting threat landscape, security experts and practitioners need a dedicated and timely outlet like Sage where they can discuss poignant and compelling security issues," said Stuart McClure, senior vice president, global research and threats at McAfee, Inc. "Our premier issue takes a hard look at the supporting role of open source, how it has influenced a generation of malware and what that means for us as security professionals." The premier edition of Sage features in-depth analyses of many facets of open source, specifically:
o Good Intentions Gone Awry: A look at how open source principles, as
practiced in the malware-writing community, have affected the
evolution of threats.
o Money Changes Everything: How financial incentives and open source
practices have changed the character and quality of malware and its
development.
o Building Better Bots: An examination of the impact that professional
development methodologies are having on this particular type of
malware and the implications and issues associated with their use.
Opinion editorials examine the widely-debated issues surrounding vulnerability discovery, disclosure, and bounties. Additionally, technical articles on the role of open source in Windows rootkit development and Apple's Macintosh OS X operating system can be found in the issue.
Sage is available for download through the McAfee® Threat Center: www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp .
About McAfee Avert Labs
McAfee Avert® Labs maintains one of the top-ranked security threat and research organizations in the world, employing researchers in sixteen countries around the globe. The Labs combine world-class malicious code and anti-virus research with intrusion prevention and vulnerability research expertise.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com/
Source: McAfee, Inc.
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