Outsourcing security services rises as MSSPs focus on industries

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | August 08, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Outsourcing security services rises as MSSPs focus on industries How does IP address hijacking work and how can it be stopped? Can BGP anycast addressing be used for DDoS attacks? How can a NULL pointer dereference flaw create a DoS attack? IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements EXPERT ADVICE Outsourcing security services rises as MSSPs focus on industries Despite increasing levels of specialization, managed security service providers often don't understand the business you're in. That may be changing.   How does IP address hijacking work and how can it be stopped? IP address hijacking incidents are on the rise because IPs can be easily targeted. Expert Judith Myerson explains how these attacks work and how they can be prevented.   Can BGP anycast addressing be used for DDoS attacks? The BGP anycast addressing technique could potentially be used for malicious purposes. Expert Judith Myerson explains how this might work and what types of attacks to look out for.   How can a NULL pointer dereference flaw create a DoS attack? A flaw in the open source graphics library libpng enabling denial-of-service attacks was discovered. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the vulnerability works.   IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements The recent IPv6 update from the IETF introduces new security and privacy recommendations. Expert Fernando Gont explains these changes and what they mean for organizations.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.