M86 Security executive to address recent surge of Targeted Attacks at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in London

Presentation highlights trends in Web-based malware attacks, examines recent high profile incidents and investigates appropriate protective technologies

London, UK - September 13, 2011 - M86 Security, the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, is speaking on targeted attacks at the upcoming Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in London. Bradley Anstis, VP Technical Strategy, will discuss the recent rise in Web-based targeted attacks against the world's largest organisations and explain the two different types of attack methods used by cybercriminals to penetrate their intended target organisations.

Anstis will provide an overview of the email and Web methods that have been used to successfully steal information from these organisations, including blended email threats; malicious email attachments and spear-phishing, while highlighting the role of social engineering for targeting and manipulating individuals. He will use recent examples to illustrate common vulnerabilities, explain the technologies available to combat the different attack methods and demonstrate how to bolster security infrastructure through a combination of technology and user awareness.

Date: Tuesday 20th September
Time: 09:15 - 09:45
Title: Exposing Recent Targeted Attacks: Why are they successful?
Venue: Lancaster London, Hyde Park, W2 2TY
Room: Westbourne 1

M86 Security technologies provide advanced threat protection through real-time behavioural analysis of Web code and email traffic. They identify and block new malware that has been specifically designed to avoid detection and penetrate the email and Web gateways of organisations' networks. Its M86 Secure Web Gateway (SWG) has been awarded the CESG Claims Tested Mark, (CCTM), a certification by the UK Government's National Technical Authority for Information Assurance. The CCTM tests established that M86 SWG is able to offer immediate protection against zero day threats without the need for signature-based protection, eliminating the vulnerability window introduced by waiting for patches and updates from anti-virus vendors. The CCTM independently tested and verified the capability of M86's Real-time Code Analysis engine to detect and block threats in real time.

To arrange a one to one interview with Bradley Anstis during the Gartner Summit, please email M86@eclat.co.uk or call 01276 486000.

About M86 Security
M86 Security is the global expert in real-time threat protection and the industry's leading Secure Web Gateway provider. The company's appliance, software, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for Web and email security protect more than 25,000 customers and 26 million users worldwide. M86 products use patented real-time code analysis and behavior-based malware detection technologies as well as threat intelligence from M86 Security Labs to protect networks against new and advanced threats, secure confidential information, and ensure regulatory compliance. The company is based in Irvine, California with international headquarters in London and development centers in California, Israel, and New Zealand. For more information about M86 Security, please visit: www.m86security.com.

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