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Application Security

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  … 
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Oracle Label Security for Privacy and Compliance
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Oracle Label Security helps organizations address security and compliance requirements using sensitivity labels such as "confidential" and "sensitive."
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Role Based Access Control for .NET Applications
sponsored by Novalys
WHITE PAPER: 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.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 02 Jul 2008
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Unauthorized Applications: Taking Back Control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains why it is important for businesses to control unauthorized applications such as instant Messaging, VoIP, games and peer-to-peer file-sharing and how malware protection is the simplest and most cost-effective solution.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Endpoint Security
sponsored by Lumension Security
WHITE PAPER: 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.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 15 May 2008
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Tips for Overcoming Authentication Challenges in 2008
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: 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.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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SOA Challenges and Solutions
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the steps necessary for managing unexpected issues that arise during SOA deployment. Gain insight into the fundamental characteristics of SOA initiatives and the challenges associated with typical SOA deployment models.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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The Impact of AJAX on the Network
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: 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.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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Application Ready Network Guide for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: F5 has specifically developed and tested a comprehensive Application Ready infrastructure for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that enhances the overall performance of SharePoint deployments, whether it's over the LAN or across a global WAN.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Application Delivery Controller Performance Report
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: This report documents the performance of the top Application Delivery Controllers offered by F5 Networks, Cisco Systems, and Citrix Netscaler. Through the development and implementation of robust and reproducible testing methods, F5 demonst...
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Overcoming the Challenges of Securing your Web Applications
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: As businesses place more applications on the web, they expose more of their sensitive customer data to hackers. This white paper explains the benefits of application firewalls.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Delivering Comprehensive Security for your Web Applications
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: Most organizations are familiar with application security and Web Application Firewalls, realizing that secure application access and delivery are necessities. This white paper discusses the various avenues to attain this.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
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When, Why, and How to Leverage Source Code Analysis Tools: Finding critical bugs in C, C++ and Java code
sponsored by Klocwork
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the decisive role automated source code analysis plays in effective software development and application security.
Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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The Next Generation of Source Code Analysis
sponsored by Klocwork
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the various stages of source code analysis development. Discover how effective source code analysis facilitates reduced costs, improved software quality and shorter development time.
Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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SearchSoftwareQuality.com eGuide: Software Testing and Debugging
sponsored by Coverity, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Software Testing and Debugging provides an overview of how to detect and test code performance and security vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.
Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 20 Mar 2008
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Leveraging WAN Application Delivery Solutions to Accelerate and Secure Your Software-as-a-Service Capabilities
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: A combination of macro-market trends is changing the priorities of companies of all sizes. The advent of globalization and ecommerce are fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape. At the same time, advancements in mobile technology are...
Posted: 10 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Pillars of Application Quality: Security, Functional, and Performance Testing
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: HP QAInspect delivers automated security information that QA professionals and software testers can access at any point in the application development process to identify and remediate potential security defects.
Posted: 25 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Best Practices for Managing Software Intellectual Property
sponsored by Black Duck Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the approaches for managing intellectual property during component-based software development, detailing the seven best practices an organization should adhere by to facilitate the successful management of software IP.
Posted: 28 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Notes® Application Security: The Missing Links for an Enterprise Ready System
sponsored by TeamStudio
WHITE PAPER: Application security in Lotus Notes is one of the most challenging issues facing Domino administrators. This white paper will explore the four easy steps to improve Notes application security and make sure your organization meets audit requirements.
Posted: 04 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Oct 2006
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ScriptLogic Solutions and the HIPAA Security Rule
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper has only touched on a few key functions and many more like them combine to enable IT administrators to play their part in achieving their organization's HIPAA compliance.
Posted: 12 Jul 2005 | Published: 12 Jul 2005
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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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