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May 19, 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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Next Generation Firewall Product Analysis sponsored by Sourcefire WHITE PAPER: NSS Labs recently tested the Sourcefire FirePOWER™ 8250 appliance against their benchmarks for Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology. View this resource to see exactly how Sourcefire excelled in the industry's most rigorous NGFW testing available to date. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 22 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

2013 Mobile Malware Report sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This white paper from BlueCoat examines the mobile threat landscape and the behavioral patterns of mobile users that make them most vulnerable to data loss, malicious applications, fraud and other mobile threats. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Spam

Secure Mobile access to Corporate Applications sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: This resource outlines a strategy that balances bring-your-own-device (BYOD) with security, giving your mobile workforce the access to corporate web apps that they need without sacrificing security in the process. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Web Application Security

Secure iPhone access to Corporate Applications sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Today's workers are demanding access to corporate applications from their personally-owned mobile devices. This resource describes a strategy that gives your workers the mobile access they need without sacrificing security in the process. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Web Application Security

Enabling Business Beyond the Corporate Network: Secure Solutions for Mobility, Cloud and Social Media sponsored by Zscaler WHITE PAPER: Uncover details about a single solution that can help you overcome the security risks inherent to user mobility, cloud applications, and social media. Posted: 15 Mar 2013 \| Published: 15 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Security \| Email Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| VPN

Identity and Access Management Buyer’s Guide sponsored by SailPoint Technologies WHITE PAPER: Assess your priorities and evaluate available identity management technology offerings with this 68-page workbook. Posted: 14 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Audit Trails \| Business Process Automation \| Cloud Security \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Firewall Management \| Identity Management \| Passwords \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Software as a Service

Integrated Approaches to Optimizing Security in the Financial Sector sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: Discover how an integrated risk management solution that uses network and web application firewall security can help your financial institution prevent losses, operational disruption, brand damage, and data loss. Posted: 14 Mar 2013 \| Published: 14 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Financial Industry Organizations \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Inventory Management \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| VPN

Building Online Portals for Your Customers & Partners with Okta sponsored by Okta WHITE PAPER: Find out about a solution that can help your organization deliver a single, well-integrated Web application to all your customers and partners. Read on to learn more. Posted: 14 Mar 2013 \| Published: 14 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Management

Mobile App Manager sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: This quick resource details a complete software, device, and mobile management platform that will satisfy the needs of users and IT alike. View now to learn how! Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 13 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Business Process Automation \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security Policies

Application Virtualization Goes Mission-Critical sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper features a report on the dangers and successes of Tier 1 application virtualization, based on a research study of a number of enterprises who have taken on this initiative. The paper discusses how to deal with the remaining key risks: performance degradation and gaps in business continuity. Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 13 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Hosting \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Backup for Virtualized Servers \| Backups \| Business Continuity Planning \| Performance Testing \| Security \| Server Virtualization \| SLA

BYOD 2.0: Moving Beyond MDM sponsored by F5 Networks WHITE PAPER: The next wave of BYOD is upon us, are you ready? This resource details why mobile application management (MAM) – which only controls corporate apps and data – can help you enforce enterprise policies without compromising personal privacy. View now to learn more! Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN

IBM z/OS Mainframe Security and Audit Management Using the IBM Security zSecure Suite sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Discover how the IBM Security zSecure suite contains the components you need to manage your mainframe, monitor for threats, audit usage and configurations, and enforce policies to ensure compliance. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Audit Trails \| Auditing (Finance) \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| IT Governance \| IT Service Management \| ITIL \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Glass Box Testing: Thinking Inside the Box sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Web application testing now has the glass box approach – one which combines the benefits of both black box and white box methods. View this whitepaper to learn how it work, how it compares to other tools, and the benefits it has to offer. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Black Box Testing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Software Testing \| White Box Testing

How web application vulnerability assessment tools can improve enterprise security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines a web application vulnerability assessment tool that will help you to identify and remediate vulnerabilities earlier in the software development lifecycle. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management

Application security and risk management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you properly secure your applications and take the right approach to risk management. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 26 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Monitoring \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Security \| Security Management

Secure Web Applications: Creating a Security Culture sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This resource will help you secure your web applications and create a security culture within your organization. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 08 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

The Active Directory Management and Security You've Always Dreamed Of sponsored by Dell Software Group WHITE PAPER: Discover why Windows' native security doesn't fulfill the needs of today and get help achieving the Windows and Active Directory management and security you've always hoped for – and needed. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 09 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Application Security \| Compliance (Finance) \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Windows \| Windows NT \| Windows Security

Mobile Technology for Advanced AP Automation sponsored by Kofax, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the integration challenges of utilizing mobile devices within invoicing and accounts payable automation applications. Read now to learn more. Posted: 05 Mar 2013 \| Published: 05 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Applications Management Software \| Applications Software \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Five Steps to Achieve Success in Your Application Security Program sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Uncover five steps that will help you build a successful application security program within your enterprise to ensure continual efficiency and protection of your business applications. Posted: 05 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Secure Application Development \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Putting Your Customer First in Identity sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn how identity federation has helped provide a secure, private mechanism for organizations to share user identities. And discover how this solution can help you enhance security, limit risk and improve compliance by eliminating Web application passwords. Posted: 04 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Passwords \| Web Application Security

New Business Case: Secure Mobile Collaboration sponsored by Good Technology WHITE PAPER: There's a new generation of mobile apps that let employees do more with their devices. Written for IT leaders, this guide includes mobile use cases, sample business drivers, and a cost/benefit summary. Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers

Exalogic and PCI Compliance – Implementing Oracle Exalogic in a Payment Card Environment sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper is intended to examine the suitability of the Oracle Exalogic platform for securely hosting Payment Card Industry (PCI) applications in accordance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Hosting \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Oracle (Product) \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance

BYOD in the Enterprise: How Do You Stack Up? sponsored by Good Technology WHITE PAPER: As the BYOD phenomenon continues to grow, securing enterprise data is more crucial than ever. Check out this market research report from Good Technology to get the latest BYOD adoption trends, Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 22 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Best Practices \| Data Security \| Enterprise Systems \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Personal Computers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Cloud Integration: 4 Key Recommendations sponsored by Talend WHITE PAPER: This essential resource counts down 4 key tips for identifying the right cloud integration solution. Uncover the new integration challenges the cloud presents and find valuable recommendations for selecting the right strategy – read on to learn more now. Posted: 21 Feb 2013 \| Published: 21 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Hybrid clouds \| Open Source Software \| Software as a Service

Enterprise Cloud Governance Requirements and Best Practices sponsored by ServiceMesh WHITE PAPER: Uncover the top eight enterprise requirements that are critical for large enterprises to implement to govern complex, many-to-many relationships within a cloud environment. Posted: 20 Feb 2013 \| Published: 20 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| IT Management \| Secure Application Development \| Secure Content Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SLA

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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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