Re: Visual Interpretation of Internet Threats

[Brent Sweeny <sweeny () INDIANA EDU>]

at the annual Supercomputing conference, they show in a large-screen TV
screen a continuously-updated table of a number of security threats,
including numbers of plain-text root logins, incoming attacks, and lots of
others. it gets lots of interest, but one of the screens that gets the most
interest is a table showing all of the plaintext passwords seen in the
clear!  "if you see your password in this list, other people do too!" Bill
Nickless at PNNL could give you more information.

On 11/29/2007 9:37 AM, Gary Flynn wrote:
> 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 :)