Overview
X-Force Research and Development Team
The IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) X-Force research and development team provides the foundation for a pre-emptive approach to Internet security. The X-Force team is one of the best-known commercial security research groups in the world. This group of security experts researches and evaluates vulnerabilities and security issues, develops assessment and countermeasure technology for IBM ISS products and educates the public about emerging Internet threats.
Frequency X, the X-Force Blog
Read about current security events and issues as interpreted by the X-Force.
Current Threat Level
X-Force Alerts and Advisories
The X-Force team delivers the latest information on Internet threats and vulnerabilities through two complementary online publications:
- X-Force Security Alerts are released when X-Force discovers significant additional information about an existing security issue.
- X-Force Security Advisories contain information from original, internal X-Force research.
Review the latest X-Force alerts and advisories.
X-Force Database
The X-Force database is the world's most comprehensive threats and vulnerabilities database. It is the result of thousands of hours of research by the X-Force, and much of the data is used to power the pre-emptive protection delivered by IBM ISS' products.
X-Force Reports
Disclosure Guidelines
Review IBM ISS' vulnerability disclosure guidelines.
Bookstore
Interested in network and information security?
Review titles selected by the X-Force.
X-Force FAQ
Learn more about the X-Force.
