Product Description: TAPS is researching new methods of program identification and categorization. Conceptually TAPS is attempting to identify traits much like DNA, but instead of the human genome, we are identifying the characteristics of malicious software. The goal of the project is two-fold; first we are identifying characteristics of memory resident software, based on code, data, system call and other common software characteristics. Second, we are developing a knowledgebase of these characteristics that allows us to distinguish between benign and malicious applications.   We are especially interested in identifying morphing forms of malicious code (both polymorphic and metamorphic). Morphing forms are most vulnerable during live execution, thus our efforts are focused on programs in action versus at rest. Status: Field trials scheduled to begin September 15, 2009  Initial Software Release to Law Enforcement Scheduled for early 2010                 Contact Information: Primary Investigator:  Chet Hosmer, chet@wetstonetech.com  Field Trial Coordinator: Matt Hollister, matthew.hollister@wetstonetech.com