Microsoft Researcher Joins ScanSafe Security Threat Alert Team
-Company Unveils STAT Blog as Part of its Ongoing Commitment to Web Safety -
LONDON and SAN MATEO, Calif. — Oct. 24, 2007 — ScanSafe, the pioneer and leading provider of Web Security-as-a-Service, today announced the appointment of Mary Landesman as senior security researcher. Landesman, an anti-virus professional who recently served as content manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC), Microsoft’s anti-malware research and response team, brings more than 12 years of experience to her new role.
ScanSafe also launched the Security Threat Alert Team (STAT) blog (http://blog.scansafe.com), a real-time resource providing expert analysis and insight on the latest Web-borne threats and scams, tips on how to protect corporate assets from infection and observations on the threat landscape.
Landesman is responsible for ongoing management and analysis of threat data generated by STAT as well as reporting on threats and trends. She serves as the corporate spokesperson on Web threats and represents the company at industry events and forums. She is also the primary author of the ScanSafe STAT blog.
“As a seasoned malware expert, Mary plays a critical role in leading our threat intelligence efforts, educating customers and users about these threats and working with others in the security community to fight malware,” said Eldar Tuvey, CEO, ScanSafe. “Our threat detection capabilities are powered by our unique Outbreak IntelligenceÔ technology in combination with in depth expert analysis of the Web traffic we process. We’re thrilled to have Mary on board to help drive these efforts.”
The addition of Landesman to the ScanSafe Security Threat Alert Team expands the company’s strong Threat Center research and reporting capabilities. STAT performs ongoing analysis of Internet threats including viruses, key loggers, bot networks, spyware, phishing attacks and other malware. STAT is responsible for issuing threat alerts on significant Web-based malware outbreaks. Recent STAT threat alerts include the discovery of Trojan-laced ads on popular Web 2.0 sites MySpace and PhotoBucket.
STAT is a key part of the ScanSafe Threat Center, which monitors the global state of Web traffic, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Combining data from ScanSafe Outbreak Intelligence multi-layered threat technology and analysis from STAT, the ScanSafe Threat Center scans 7 billion Web requests each month from customers in over 50 countries, providing unparalleled insight into Web threats, trends and Internet usage in real-time.
“ScanSafe is an integral contributor to the Internet security industry and I am thrilled to be joining its Security Threat Alert Team,” said Landesman. “The sheer volume of Web traffic it scans provides unmatched insight into the Internet security environment and real-time intelligence on emerging threat outbreaks. This real-time intelligence allows ScanSafe to provide customers with protection from even newly emerging threats. In addition, it puts ScanSafe in a position to work with others in the security industry including vendors, law enforcement and non-profit organizations to report and help thwart these Web-borne attacks.”
With a background in telecom security and technical training, Landesman entered the field of anti-virus software prior to the first macro virus, witnessing the evolution of computer viruses from isolated system threat to Internet scourge. She has worked in a consulting capacity for security firms including FrontBridge Technologies (acquired by Microsoft), Shavlik Technologies and Trend Micro. Landesman also served as a technical product manager for InDefense Inc. and as a technical support supervisor and communications manager for Command Software Systems.
Landesman attended Brevard College and served as a telecommunication specialist in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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