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ALSO CALLED: Operating System Security, OS Security, Software Security, SQL Injection, Buffer Overflow, and Buffer Overflows DEFINITION: A buffer overflow occurs when a program or process tries to store more data in a buffer (temporary data storage area) than it was intended to hold. Since buffers are created to contain a finite amount of data, the extra information - which has to go somewhere - can overflow into adjacent … Definition continues below.

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Role Based Access Control for .NET Applications sponsored by Novalys WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jul 2008 \| Published: 02 Jul 2008 SUMMARY: The objective of this document is to provide the reader with useful information about designing and creating a Role Based Access Control system (RBAC) and this system provides three types of features: Authentication, Authorization and Audit. TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Documentation \| Security

The right tools for the job: Technologies for addressing PCI DSS sponsored by Ounce Labs WEBCAST: Posted: 27 Jun 2008 \| When: 30 Jul 2008, 12:00 EDT (16:00 GMT) SUMMARY: Check out this expert webcast for an overview of today's PCI-related technologies and how your company can use these tools to meet specific PCI DSS requirements. TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Security Event Management

Server virtualization: Threats and countermeasures sponsored by Apani WEBCAST: Posted: 12 Jun 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: In this webcast, we'll take you behind the scenes in virtualization security research so you can see what challenges the next several years will bring. TOPICS: Application Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Server Virtualization

Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Endpoint Security sponsored by Lumension Security WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Jun 2008 \| Published: 15 May 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this white paper and learn about the top 5 misconceptions about endpoint security and how your company can mitigate the risks of the eroding network perimeter. TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Internal Threats \| Network Security \| Security Policies \| Vulnerability Management

Tips for Overcoming Authentication Challenges in 2008 sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: Posted: 09 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This expert E-Guide takes a look at the challenges of effectively authenticating consumers and details what your company can do to ensure the security of its online customers. TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Data Security \| eCommerce \| Fraud Protection \| Handheld Device Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security Tokens \| VPN

Securing Databases for 24x7 Environments sponsored by Sentrigo Inc. WEBCAST: Posted: 04 Jun 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: Check out this webcast to learn about the current trends in database security and why effective patching strategies are essential for mitigating the risks of existing vulnerabilities. TOPICS: Application Security \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Patch Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Access Management in 2008: Challenges to Expect and how to Address Them sponsored by VeriSign, Inc PODCAST: Posted: 06 May 2008 \| Premiered: 06 May 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: This podcast presents an overview of access management technologies, emerging security concerns, and how your access management solutions can help your company stay ahead of today's security threats. TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Identity Management \| IPSec VPN \| Remote Access Security \| SSL VPN \| SSO \| Web Application Security

Threats, Severe Threats & Distractions: Understanding and dealing with rootkits & buffer overflows sponsored by CoreTrace WEBCAST: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This webcast examines the current state of the cyber-crime landscape and provides tips on how you can address specific threats to your company's network. TOPICS: Application Security \| Computer Crimes \| Network Security \| Rootkits \| Security Threats

Key Steps to Securing Your Organization and Evicting a Hacker sponsored by Foundstone, Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 30 Apr 2008 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: This podcast presents key steps that you can utilize to better secure your organization from a security breach and what to do in the event of a malicious attack. TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Hackers \| Network Security \| OSI Protocols

The Impact of AJAX on the Network sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Posted: 28 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Mar 2007 SUMMARY: Though AJAX has a unique impact on the client, server, and the network, these challenges are addressed by existing, proven application delivery methods that address similar challenges arising from other technologies. An application deli... TOPICS: Access Rights \| AJAX \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Security \| Web Applications Management

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APPLICATION SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … buffers, corrupting or overwriting the valid data held in them. Although it may occur accidentally through programming error, buffer overflow is an increasingly common type of security attack on data integrity. In buffer overflow attacks, the extra data may contain codes designed to trigger specific actions, in effect sending new instructions to the attacked computer that could, for example, damage the user's files, change data, or disclose confidential information. Buffer …
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