SANS WhatWorks

WhatWorks is an Event and Log manager. It aims to simplify log management, and currently been used for Simplifying Global Log Management at Rockwell Automation.

The need to filter, analyse and correlate logs is something of an increasing demand to most enterprises. Many organisations see this as a necessity that is helpful in analysing global logs, and assisting them to pick-up threats or ongoing attacks targeting their assets. See attached Pdf

Scuba: Cross-Platform Database Vulnerability Scanner

Scuba by Imperva is a free, lightweight Java utility that scans databases, such as Oracle, DB2, MS-SQL, and Sybase databases for known vulnerabilities and configuration flaws. Based on its data security assessment results, Scuba creates clear, informative reports with detailed test descriptions. Summary reports, available in Java and HTML format, illustrate overall risk levels. "With Scuba by Imperva, you are quickly on your way to meeting industry-leading best practices for database configuration and management." Keep here to download Scuba for free.

2007 TU24: Time to get an Amateur Telescope...

"An asteroid that's likely as big as several football fields will fly past Earth next week. Astronomers said the space rock will be visible the night of Jan. 29 to amateur astronomers with modest-sized telescopes." That's great, read more...