Re: Visual Interpretation of Internet Threats

[Gary Flynn <flynngn () JMU EDU>]

Sadler, Connie wrote:
> This may be a strange request, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of attempts to make visuals of Internet threats. One of the big issues we face is 
> the fact that people don't see the threats, and what they don't see, they don't take seriously. Metrics help, demos help, and good stories 
> help, but if anyone knows of some visuals that can help people to actually "see" the threat, or a representation of the threat, I'd LOVE to 
> hear about it.


Graphs showing attack frequencies and access violations can help.

I've often thought of putting together a real-time demo with a live
graph and sound. One click for each event. Things like:

1) mail server detected viruses
2) network access rule violations
3) IPS/IDS detections

Maybe compare that to lists of software security defects,
configuration vulnerabilities, and exposed computers
and services.

The sound, though, may be one long buzz :)

--
Gary Flynn
Security Engineer
James Madison University
www.jmu.edu/computing/security

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