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Internet Security Intelligence Briefing

Title: Internet Security Intelligence Briefing

Date: February 2005

Institution: VeriSign Inc.

Electronic Link: http://www.verisign.com/static/028571.pdf

Key Words: VeriSign, Internet Security Intelligence Briefing, Data, Information, Infrastructure, Domain Name System (DNS), Digital Certificates, SSL, PKI, Managed Security Services (MSS), Payment Services, Fraud Protection, Trends, Phishing, Networks

Summary of Key Issues, Points, Conclusions:

For 10 years, VeriSign Inc. has enabled individuals and corporations to operate safe, reliable, and efficient transactions. Using data obtained from Verisign Intelligent Infrastructures Services, the VeriSign Internet Security Intelligence Briefing illustrates trends in Internet growth and usage, as well as security threats and attacks. VeriSign Inc. offers its clients a wide array of infrastructure services including:

  • Domain Name System (DNS) Services,
  • Digital Certificates (SSL and PKI),
  • Managed Security Services (MSS), and
  • Payment and Fraud Protection Services.

In the Security Briefing, data and trends regarding Internet usage, e-commerce, phishing attacks, and emerging threats are discussed.

Name of Researcher: Jan McCallum

Institution: ICHS- Texas A&M University

Date: July 25, 2005