An epic transformation in the world of security is upon us. Today, we released the first issue of our semi-annual security magazine Sage. We will leverage this communication vehicle to deliver meaningful and sometime raw content to the masses. We take our responsibility to protect the public from malicious malcontents very seriously and will not shy away from difficult content or taboo topics. Instead, we will share with the world our day-to-day fight and let you decide how important the concepts being broached are to you.

The premiere issue examines the use of open source by the malware writing community. We show the pivotal role that code sharing and full disclosure have played in the evolution of the threat environment, and we anticipate a surge in malware quality and reliability as the malware writers become more professional. Though open source cannot be blamed for how some unsavory individuals may choose to use its tools, techniques, and methodologies, the movement should acknowledge that there are dangers associated with some of its fundamental beliefs.

Sage is meant to be a forum for thought leadership and serious discourse on topical security issues. By drawing on the Labs wealth of data and expertise, and writing challenging security articles, we hope to provoke important discussion about the digital battlefield we have found ourselves in.

Get Sage now from the McAfee Threat Center site:

http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/white_paper.html