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May 26, 2013

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ALSO CALLED: Operating System Security, OS Security, Software Security, SQL Injection, Buffer Overflow, Buffer Overflows DEFINITION: Application security is the use of software, hardware, and procedural methods to protect applications from external threats. Security measures built into applications and a sound application security routine minimize the likelihood that hackers will be able to manipulate applications and access, steal, modify, or delete sensitive data. Once an afterthought in software design, security is becoming an … Definition continues below.
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Application Delivery Optimization: Improve the Performance of Web Applications sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Don't let your web applications' performance negatively affect user productivity or your bottom line. View this resource to learn about a set of application delivery optimization (ADO) solutions that can help you overcome your performance woes. Posted: 23 May 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Load Balancing \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Protection For Every Enterprise: How BlackBerry 10 Security Works sponsored by BlackBerry WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn how the BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 platform can help you manage security not only BlackBerry 10 devices, but iOS and Android™ devices as well, giving you the true cross-platform mobility management you need to keep things running smoothly. Posted: 22 May 2013 \| Published: 22 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Wireless Security

The Business Case for Outside-In Data Center Security sponsored by IBM and Juniper WHITE PAPER: Discover how taking an outside-in data center approach for securing your mission-critical web applications can provide the protection IP-based defenses and next-generation firewalls cannot. Posted: 21 May 2013 \| Published: 21 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Data Center Management \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Intrusion Detection \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Network Protection and UTM Buyers Guide sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide is designed to help you choose the right UTM solution for your organization. It looks at the factors you should consider when evaluating solutions to ensure you have the network protection and functionality you need, both now and as your business evolves. Posted: 20 May 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Email Security \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Five security considerations in the mobile age - Strengthen security in mobile environments with WebSphere DataPower appliances sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: While mobility presents today's organizations with new business opportunities, it also introduces alarming security risks. This guide counts down five key security issues you need to consider in order to drive mobile success. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Top 10 Reasons You Don't Need MDM sponsored by Fiberlink WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the top 10 reasons you don't need a mobile device management (MDM) solution ... or do you? Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Users \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Mobile Device Security: What's Coming Next? sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives a big-picture look at mobile security today and the most pressing mobile trends that are driving security efforts. Read on to learn more about mobile application security, compliance, privacy issues, and more. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

GRC Solutions from itelligence: Balance Risk And Opportunity With A Practical Approach to GRC sponsored by itelligence, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To keep pace in today's constantly evolving regulatory environment, you need a comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) system. This brief white paper highlights how the right GRC strategy can help you standardize business process and increase control over compliance issues. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| IT Governance \| Risk Management \| SAP (Product)

Closing the Circle sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: This resource offers key advice to help your organization address the security needs of today's endpoints. Learn how traditional endpoints and mobile devices differ, how the cloud can help protect against advanced threats, the role of consolidation in endpoint security and management, and more. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Internet Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

BYOA: The New Reality for the Mobile Workforce sponsored by LogMeIn, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn about the rising BYOA movement – bring your own applications – and how to ensure safe, secure, efficient access to business apps from mobile devices. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 15 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Users \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| Unified Messaging

Fifteen Mobile Policy Best Practices sponsored by MobileIron WHITE PAPER: This report shares fifteen best practices that infrastructure and operations managers should embrace when developing their mobile device use and management policies. Read on and learn more about data protection, acceptable use policies, application distribution, and more. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 11 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Wireless Security

The iPass/MobileIron Mobile Enterprise Report sponsored by MobileIron WHITE PAPER: This report examines mobility trends around the world from the viewpoint of IT executives. Read on and learn where these leaders are putting their focus in regards to mobility, as well as the opinions and behaviors of today's mobile workers. Posted: 15 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Wireless Security

The Essentials of OAuth: Key to BYOD sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can create a consistent, flexible identity and policy architecture for web apps, web services, devices, and clients communicating with cloud APIs. Posted: 13 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Programming Interfaces \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authorization \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Mobile Workers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Security Tokens \| Web Application Security

Implementing Your BYOD Mobility Strategy: AN IT Checklist and Guide sponsored by Insight WHITE PAPER: This mobility checklist will offer readers an easy-to-read breakdown of what the IT department absolutely needs to consider when implementing a BYOD program into their enterprise. Read on to learn about the applications to choose, the installation and configuration options available, how to evaluate device performance, and more. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 21 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers

iPhone and iPad in Business Deployment Scenarios sponsored by Insight WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you learn about great ways you can start integrating devices into your enterprise network in order to maximize mobile productivity. Read on to discover more about Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Virtual Private Networks, Digital Certificates, and more. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Wireless Security

Presentation Transcript: Avoid The Most Common Mobile Development Strategy Mistakes sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This presentation transcript features an FAQ interview with Gartner analyst Anne Thomas Manes on the ins and outs of enterprise mobility. Inside, discover answers to your most pressing questions about mobile applications and development, and learn how to best implement a strategy to start going mobile. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 10 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers

Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) Workshop sponsored by Insight WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn about a CYOD workshop that can help you understand and develop a winning CYOD strategy with help from industry experts. Find out how taking advantage of this valuable learning experience will help you get a good grasp on policies and compliance, device lifecycles, device management, and more. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers

Avoid the Hidden Costs of AD FS with Okta sponsored by Okta WHITE PAPER: Many organizations are looking to single-sign on (SSO) technology to enable easy access to cloud and web applications. This white paper discusses the key elements of any successful single-sign on (SSO) solution - elements you need to consider when investigating SSO implementation. Read on to learn more. Posted: 09 May 2013 \| Published: 09 May 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Cloud Computing \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Thousands of Users, Thousands of Apps…How’s the Security on That? sponsored by Good Technology WHITE PAPER: Control the chaos with Secure Collaboration from Good Technology. Give your users on-the-go efficiency—without compromising corporate data, user privacy, or flexibility. Posted: 07 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Wireless Security

Delivering the Promise of Mobility in Education sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Mobile computing in education is now a reality. But more mobile data means more risk. This white paper will help educators and educational administrators understand more about the threats associated with mobility in the classroom and what is being done to secure education-based mobile platforms. Posted: 07 May 2013 \| Published: 03 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Designing a defense for mobile applications sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: To stay ahead in today's marketplace, your business needs a mobile storefront - but this means sensitive customer transactions are open to a new variety of mobile attacks. This white paper explores the considerations for protecting mobile applications - from the application architecture to the testing technologies needed to assess risk. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Security \| eCommerce

Silk Test, the bug buster: Automate test scripts for multiple applications and networks sponsored by Borland, Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces an automated testing technology that makes application testing fast, easy, and accessible for even the most non-technical users. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Automatic Test Pattern Generators \| Change Management \| Cloud Computing

Are you on the right path to mobile? What enterprises need to know sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Everyone today seems to have a smartphone and that means the demand for mobile applications is growing. Is your company ready to take the leap into mobility? Take a look at this eye-opening infographic to learn about the current state of enterprise mobility and get the information you need to equip your business for mobile app development success. Posted: 03 May 2013 \| Published: 03 May 2013 TOPICS: Agile Manufacturing \| Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Mobile Device Management

Move beyond monitoring to holistic management of application performance sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces an innovative technology that delivers a holistic approach to application performance management (APM), custom-designed to handle your modern, complex IT infrastructures. Posted: 03 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management

SymEd Solutions from Symantec: Endpoint Management and Mobility sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Uncover how to safely deploy IT in academia and revolutionize the experience of students and teachers alike without compromising security in today's threat-filled landscape. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

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APPLICATION SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … increasingly important concern during development as applications become more frequently accessible over networks and are, as a result, vulnerable to a wide variety of threats. Actions taken to ensure application security are sometimes called countermeasures. The most basic software countermeasure is an application firewall that limits the execution of files or the handling of data by specific installed programs. The most common hardware countermeasure is a router that can prevent the IP address of an individual computer from being directly visible on the Internet. Other countermeasures include …
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