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May 25, 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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Taking Your Enterprise Mobile: The Executive Checklist sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Businesses can't afford not to make mobile governance and security a top priority. Read this mobility whitepaper to learn the critical facts about mobile security and management, and what you can do to keep your organization secure. Posted: 26 Feb 2013 \| Published: 26 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Enterprise Computing \| Enterprise Systems \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Security

Enterprise-Grade MDM sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Are you prepared to take on mobility effectively and securely? Read this whitepaper to learn how the right mobile device management solution can provide the foundation for your mobility strategy. Posted: 26 Feb 2013 \| Published: 26 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Management \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

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

The "Enterprization" of Mobile Apps: Moving from Corporate Liability to Business Asset sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses an approach to mobile management that can help organizations keep up with rapidly changing mobile user demands. Discover the steps you can take to enable enhanced end-user productivity while maintaining comprehensive security. Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Integration \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| User Experience \| User Interfaces

Citrix Mobile Solutions Bundle - Product Overview sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Find out how you can achieve mobile freedom with enterprise-grade security. Learn more about a Citrix enterprise mobility management solution that can provide secure access to email, web, and documents - all with a beautiful end-user experience. Posted: 25 Feb 2013 \| Published: 25 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers

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

How Webroot SecureAnywhere Business - Endpoint Protection and Windows 8 Change Everything sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Find out what you need to know when it comes to Windows 8 and security. Read this whitepaper and discover more about features, how to enhance Windows 8 security, additional solutions to consider, and more. Posted: 18 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Firewall Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Virus Protection \| Windows \| Windows Security

SIEM IT Decision Center- Checklist #3 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: Part three of SearchSecurity.com's guide to security information and event management (SIEM) systems outlines the final considerations you should make before committing to a SIEM vendor, including evaluating product benefits and tradeoffs. Read on to learn more. Posted: 12 Feb 2013 \| Published: 12 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Malware \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vendor Selection

IDC Technology Spotlight Delivering Endpoint Integration and Control sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: This Technology Spotlight explores the benefits that integrated endpoint security platforms with centralized management control offer organizations and also examines the role that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has in meeting IT needs. Posted: 08 Feb 2013 \| Published: 08 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Coping in the chaos? sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: It is no illusion that the complexity and diversity of security risks is on the rise, putting more businesses than ever at risk. Read this whitepaper to find survey analysis, discover trends, and learn more about what you need to know when it comes to security management. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Network Security Essential Guide February 2013 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: The increasing complexity of network attack methods has made it necessary to implement equally complex security tools and - more importantly - strategies. Read this Essential Guide on information security to learn more about key elements of a well-coordinated security strategy. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Wireless Security

Five Pillars for Controlling Firewall ACLs and Rules sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: Many of today's IT departments struggle to maintain a balance between seamless deployment of services and applications and working within the confines of restrictive budgets and limited resources. Discover how you can use the power of network automation as a key driver to bridge the gap between targeted goals and IT reality. Posted: 05 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Firewall Management \| Network Security \| SLA

How to Deal with Today's Multi-Platform, Multi-Vendor Patch Management Mess sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Organizations need a comprehensive patch management solution which provides endpoint protection beyond the typical operating system in order to effectively and efficiently minimize risks caused by the vulnerabilities that are inevitable in modern computing systems. Posted: 04 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Managing Threats In The Digital Age sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Discover why managing security threats in the digital age and addressing security, risk, and compliance have moved beyond a technical problem to a C-suite priority – and what you need to do about it. Posted: 01 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| CEOs \| CFOs \| CIOs \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Intellectual Property \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

E is for Endpoint: How to Check Unknown Apps at the Door sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Antivirus and patch management are vital layers of defense. But their limitations leave your systems vulnerable. Intelligent whitelisting adds a layer of flexible, dynamic application control to truly protect your endpoints. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Application Explosion: How to Manage Productivity and Security sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the risks of uncontrolled applications, best practices for controlling those applications, and the array of choices available, exploring the attributes of Microsoft's built-in tools, of free and open source software, and of third-party commercial application control systems. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Malware \| Rootkits \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Windows \| Windows Security

E is for Endpoint - Back to Basics with Patch and Configuration Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Patch and configuration management is Security 101—the most fundamental and cost-effective means of protecting your endpoints. But when it comes to configuring and patching endpoints, many organizations aren't keeping up with changing realities. Here's how to get back on track with patch and configuration management. Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Weaponized Malware - A Clear and Present Danger sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Weaponized malware and advanced persistent threats raise the bar on endpoint security. Originally intended for cyber-espionage and cyber-warfare, these sophisticated attacks are now available to any cyber-criminal. How can security pros protect their organizations from these emerging perils? Posted: 30 Jan 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

The Busy IT Professional's Guide to Vulnerability Management sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Don't leave your endpoint unpatched and insecurely configured. Mitigate your endpoint risks by implementing these five tips that will help you keep endpoints patched and avoid preventable attacks. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Enhance Your Agility and Speed Up Your ROI with Mobile Business Intelligence sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find out how the adoption of mobile BI can improve your business. It explores some of the challenges for small businesses looking to improve their agility with BI and how to begin the path to mobile BI. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 29 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Monitoring \| Application Security \| Small Businesses

Ten Tips for Establishing a Secure Foundation for BYOD sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The BYOD trend is affecting businesses of all types and sizes. Read on to discover the market drivers behind BYOD, the challenges it presents, a strategic outline to manage BYOD, and more. Posted: 28 Jan 2013 \| Published: 01 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Consumer Electronics Equipment \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Security

Secure File Sharing for HIPAA Compliance: Protecting PHI sponsored by Accellion, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover how a secure file sharing solutions can help you reduce the risk of data breaches and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Posted: 05 Feb 2013 \| Published: 05 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Endpoint Security \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Wireless Security

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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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