National Webcast Initiative
Emerging Trends and Threats for 2008
February 14, 2008
The first of the 2008 National Webcast series was held on February 14th with a featured presentation on Emerging Trends and Threats for 2008. Over 500 individuals representing 47 states and 4 countries registered for this spectacular event. Opening remarks were provided by Mr. William Pelgrin, Chair of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, followed by Mr. Paul Laudanski , CEO/founder of CastleCops and Mr. Andy Purdy , President of DRA Enterprises, Inc.
"As we move forward in this new year, the cyber security challenges facing us continue to evolve. For those of us in the cyber security profession, there is never a dull moment," said Pelgrin. "We are now seeing the emergence of more sophisticated web site attacks, increasing prevalence of botnets, including a new generation of identity theft being powered by botnets, along with increasingly malicious spyware, just to name a few issues."
This webcast provided a broad look at some of those major issues and challenges we face regarding cyber security threats. The presentation included practical, timely advice on what we can do--in both the public and private sectors-to mitigate the risks and enhance our protection against these threats. Some of the topics discussed included botnets, online scams, identity theft, cyber crime and more.
Webcast Presentation
- 2/14/08 - National Webcast Initiative PowerPoint Presentation - View / Download
- Archived Recording
Webcast Related Material:
[These resources are provided because they have information that may be useful and are provided as a general reference only. We do not warrant the accuracy of any information contained in the resources and neither endorse nor promote the advertising of any resources. The information provided is by no means an exhaustive list, however, it can be utilized as a foundation from which you can build your knowledge and further pursue these topics on your own.]
- Top Ten Cyber Security Menaces for 2008
- Malware Removal and Prevention: wiki.castlecops.com/MRP
- Web Server Attacks: www.castlecops.com/wsirt
- Online Child Protection: wiki.castlecops.com/Online_Child_Protection
- Honeypots: www.honeynet.org/
, www.projecthoneypot.org/ - National Cyber-Forensics & Training Alliance: www.ncfta.net/
- Phishing:
- Spam: www.castlecops.com/sirt
- Malware: www.castlecops.com/mirt
The Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative to develop a series of national webcasts which will examine critical and timely cyber security issues. Embracing the concept that security is everyone's responsibility, these webcasts are available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels. A number of vendors have offered their services at no cost to government, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.
The National Webcast Initiative is also coordinated by the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination and the New York State Forum .
If you have any questions, please contact 518-473-2227 or email to isac@cscic.state.ny.us .