- Training
- Training Live Events
- Training Without Travel
- SANS Courses
- Certified Instructors
- Career Roadmap
- Training Calendars
- SANS @Home
- SANS OnDemand
- Community SANS
- SANS Mentor Program
- SANS Onsite
- SANS SelfStudy
- SANS Partnership Series
- SANS Workshop Series
- Webcasts
- Work Study
- Events Archive
- DoD 8570
- Voucher Credit Program
- group discounts
- Certification
- Resources
- Vendor
- Portal
- Storm Center
- College
- Developer
- About
the most trusted source for computer security training, certification and research
About Heuristics
- Abstract
- So what exactly is heuristics? Is it the perfect paranoiacs tool, proving the world really is out to get them? Or is it a digital hypochondriac seeing viruses everywhere? This paper will discuss what heuristics is, why we should use it, warts and all, and some ideas for how to use it best. Finally we'll talk about how to be a good neighbor while using it, and wrap it up with a discussion on including heuristics in our antivirus policies.