The need for a united industry in combating malware
Melih Abdulhayoglu · Computer Fraud & Security · 2009
Believing that net users deserve better than the prevailing no man's land of internet security, Melih Abdulhayoglu of Comodo has founded a forum where interested parties worldwide can come together to discuss security issues and problems within the industry. The internet offers so much potential for good that it distresses honest computer professionals to see thieves preying on internet users. This year, security vendors worldwide have banded together to combat online malware and phishing by creating the Common Computing Security Standards Forum (CCSS). Thinking like a blackhat may be the best way to stop them from attacking your network. How can security staff take a blackhat-like view of their networks to seal off the holes before others exploit them?