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Avoid a man in the middle attack Tuesday, 10 May 2005, 17:46 GMT Securing the handshake during a Secure Sockets Layer session (SSL) is vital, since almost all of the security involving the connection is set up inside the handshake. Learn how to secure the SSL handshake against a man in the middle (MITM) attack -- in which the intruding party masquerades as another, trusted source. This article also introduces the concept of digital certificates and how the OpenSSL API handles them. Not too long ago, a secure handshake was the sign that business between two parties was going to be on sound footing. After all, the handshake was the face-to-face opportunity to size up a potential partner. A secure and confident handshake meant that both parties to the transaction are confident that they are doing something that will benefit all. An insecure handshake was a sign that one side is apprehensive about the transaction. Read More at IBM Back to main page

Friday, May 13, 2005 Network Security Biometrics: Getting Back to Business Protecting your PC Microsoft targets viruses, spyware Mozilla Updates Firefox To Fix Flaws Wireless Security Windows Mobile 5.0 Application Security Trusting in 802.1X Endpoint Security Business travellers targeted in latest phishing Wi-Fi phishing scam targets business travelers InfoSec Directory Inoculating SSH Against Address-Harvesting Worms What is the point of encryption if you don’t know who for? Smart-Phone Attacks and Defenses Preventing Spyware Infestation Press Releases Microsoft to Deliver Automated, All-in-One PC Health Service for Consumers (ISC)2 Selects ServerVault to Host Its Global Web, Email and Online Forum Services Free Backup and Data Recovery Self-Evaluation Guide Available to IT Pros SENSE Develops Secure Biometric Identification Solution for the U.S. Army

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