SANS Top-20 Internet Security Attack Targets (2006 Annual Update)

SANS has published the 2006 annual update to their list of the top 20 Internet security attach targets.

From the Internet Storm Center:

"Published: 2006-11-15,
Last Updated: 2006-11-15 12:43:39 UTC by Johannes Ullrich (Version: 1)

Today, the SANS Institute released an updated Top 20 Internet Security Attack Targets list.

This update reorganizes the list recognizing the new reality of operating system independent issues. Sections for cross-platform applications, network devices, policy and the overall issue of 0-day attacks where added.

The list has been released for the last 7 years. From the start, organizations like the FBI assisted in putting the list together. It is in particular useful if you have to set and defend priorities.

Here is the SANS Top 20:

Operating Systems

W1. Internet Explorer

W2. Windows Libraries

W3. Microsoft Office

W4. Windows Services

W5. Windows Configuration Weaknesses

M1. Mac OS X

U1. UNIX Configuration Weaknesses

Cross-Platform Applications

C1 Web Applications

C2. Database Software

C3. P2P File Sharing Applications

C4 Instant Messaging

C5. Media Players

C6. DNS Servers

C7. Backup Software

C8. Security, Enterprise, and Directory Management Servers

Network Devices

N1. VoIP Servers and Phones

N2. Network and Other Devices Common Configuration Weaknesses

Security Policy and Personnel

H1. Excessive User Rights and Unauthorized Devices

H2. Users (Phishing/Spear Phishing)

Special Section

Z1. Zero Day Attacks and Prevention Strategies