Web Application Security
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Business alignment, security define apps
News IT departments too often implement applications to satisfy user demands instead of evaluating value-add to business and data security, says consultant.
Tags: Risk Management, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Security, Risk Management, compliance, performance, software, network, data protection
IBM-Watchfire deal: Lost in translation?
News Merger could confuse customers who feel lost among Big Blue's haystack of products offerings, says analyst.
Tags: Acquisitions, Mergers
JavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks
News JavaScript is playing a major role in the Web 2.0 boom, but increased use of the scripting language is raising security questions.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Hacking, Viruses and worms, Security applications/tools, Java, Web browsers
Secure ASP.NET sites with Membership API
Techguide Beginning with ASP.NET 2.0, the Membership API was added to simplify adding security to a Web application. Find out how to use the Membership API with a SQL Server backend.
Tags: Servers, Protocols and platforms, Web servers, Authentication, Microsoft SQL Server, Membership API, Security, Database, Password, Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0
Flaw exposes Chrome, Firefox to clickjacking
News Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability that exposes Google's Chrome browser and Firefox 3.0.5 to a clickjacking attack.
Tags: Web browsers, Web sites, Security, Google Chrome, Web Browser, Google Inc., Attack, Spokesperson, Flaw, Clickjacking
Clickjacking: Hijacking clicks on the Internet
News Security researcher warns that clicking on the Web may not always take you where you want to go.
Tags: PC security, E-business, Twitter, Adobe Systems Inc., Web Page, Attack, Clickjacking Attack, iFrame, Flash Player 10, computer
Google RatProxy looks for cross-site flaws
News Free tool helps Web developers analyze their site for a variety of cross-site vulnerabilities.
Tags: Security, Google Inc., Security Audit, Vulnerability, Tool, Apple Mac OS, Flaw, Cygwin, design pattern, Web 2.0
How to secure your Web applications--Part 1
Techguide With the growth in the number of Web applications there is a corresponding growth in the vulnerabilities associated with them. In this first article in a series dealing with Web application security, Tom Olzak looks at a list of common Web application vulnerabilities.
Keep your Web applications secure
Techguide When it comes to Web application security, many companies just scan their systems for vulnerabilities and call it a day. But that's a mistake.
Tags: Mobile, Policy and management
Microsoft plugs hole in Exchange
News The patch fixes a flaw in the e-mail server software that could be used to get access to in-boxes and information.
Tags: Security Management, Microsoft Windows, windows alerts
Communication tactics that get your tech budgets passed
Insight Your technical expertise may mean you'll be asked to help write a proposal and financial plan for your company's next IT project. Don't let your tech-speak alienate decision-makers and stall your project. Use these tips to wow 'em.
Security scrutiny for Facebook apps
News A voluntary program will give some third-party apps a badge to show they can be trusted. But will it be enough?
Tags: Security, Personal applications, Web 2.0, Privacy, App, social networking, Facebook, researcher, audit, Apple iPhone
Hackers ride on Web app vulnerabilities
Techguide Businesses are at risk of losing critical data because of poorly designed Web applications, warns security professional.
Beefing up Web application security
Program Organizations often overlook the inherent security levels in the Web-enabled applications that they own. Learn what to look out for.
Tags: IT Management
Google develops Web app security tool
News Search giant is developing its own fuzzing tool code-named 'Lemon' to test its web applications, but has no immediate plans to release it.
Tags: Security applications/tools
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