November 9, 2006; 02:41 AM
Cyveillance, the leading provider of online risk monitoring
and management solutions, today launches the first Internet security
solution to provide reputation ratings for over 90 million domains. The
Cyveillance Site Safety Index
(CSSI) is available immediately to security vendors, ISPs and search
portals, CSSI and can be integrated into existing Internet security
solutions to identify Web sites that contain illegal or malicious
content including those involved with identity theft, malware, spyware,
adware, phishing, pornography, gambling and other objectionable content. Presenting comprehensive intelligence about Web sites, CSSI correlates
a broad set of attributes, including downloads, behaviors, site content
and affiliations to calculate a single score that represents the risk
level associated with visiting any given Web site. The continuously
updated database assigns risk ratings to nearly every site on the
Internet independent of their popularity, location or language.
“With instances of malicious online content and identity theft growing
higher everyday, Internet users rely on their ISPs and security vendors
to not only stop attacks but to help proactively prevent exposure to
these risks,” said Panos Anastassiadis, CEO of Cyveillance. “By
utilizing the comprehensive reputation data and risk assessment
intelligence provided by CSSI, ISPs and security vendors can provide
Internet users with the protection and safe online environment they
have come to expect.”
CSSI is comprised of specific Web site characteristics, that when
combined provide an overall risk factor for a given Web site. These
components include:
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Site Risk Rating Score – An overall score of risk posed to users based
on a collection of Web site attributes that cause a negative impact on
the Web surfer.
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Behavior – The behavioral aspects of a Web site such as pop ups, browser hi-jacks, and auto redirects.
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Phishing – Information about whether the Web site is involved in a phishing attack
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Malware – Downloads available on a site that contains malware, spyware, or adware.
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Objectionable content – Information about whether or not the Web site contains pornographic or gambling content.
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Affiliations – Information about a Web site’s relationships with other Web sites.
Unlike most traditional IT security risks, today’s online threats
undermine customer confidence in the Internet and reputable Web-based
businesses. Malware, phishing attacks, counterfeit product distribution
and many other scams are all designed to defraud consumers and
businesses. The integration of CSSI intelligence into the framework of
Security 2.0, which focuses on protecting online interactions and
relationships, provides a proactive approach for clients to protect
their customer information and online reputation. By adhering to the
Security 2.0 philosophy of user-centric protection, Cyveillance is
helping ensure the Internet remains a viable channel for commerce.
For more information on the Cyveillance Site Safety Index, visit Booth
# 107 at ISPCON FALL 2006 in Santa Clara, CA or please visit: www.cyveillance.com/web/solutions/oem/cssi.htm
About Cyveillance
Cyveillance (www.cyveillance.com) provides online risk monitoring
and management solutions to Global 2000 organizations. The company
comprehensively monitors the Internet using patented technology to
deliver early warning of risks to information, infrastructure and
individuals. Armed with this actionable intelligence and Cyveillance’s
immediate corrective response capability, chief security officers can
proactively protect their company’s reputation, revenues and customer
trust. Cyveillance counts over half of the Fortune 50 and three
quarters of the top Fortune 500 companies in the financial services,
pharmaceutical, energy, and technology industries as clients.
Tony Welz, Welz & Weisel Communications, 703-218-3555 |
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