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Feb 10, 2012

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ALSO CALLED: Web-based Application Security, Internet Application Security, Internet Applications Security DEFINITION: The OWASP Top Ten is a list of the 10 most dangerous current Web application security flaws, along with effective methods of dealing with those flaws. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is an organization that provides unbiased and practical, cost-effective information about computer and Internet applications. Project members include a variety of security experts from around the world who … Definition continues below.
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2011 Cyber Risk Report sponsored by HP Enterprise Security WHITE PAPER: This report offers an in-depth analysis into key vulnerabilities that exist in Web applications today and the attacks that are exploiting those weaknesses. In additon, explore effective mitigation and risk management strategies that will also help address key business objectives including customer privacy concerns, compliance, and more. Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cross-Site Scripting \| Cybersecurity \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

M86 Security Labs: Threat Predictions 2012 sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: The 2011 threat landscape was dominated by three forceful trends – targeted attacks, social media threats and mobile malware. What does 2012 have in store for organizations and users? This report, prepared by experts at M86 Security Labs, explores the top 10 Web and email security predictions for this year. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Threats \| Handheld Device Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Taking a Strategic Approach to Cloud Security sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this research brief, explore the key findings of a survey studying the impact of cloud computing and what to keep in mind, from a security standpoint, when moving applications to the cloud. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Web Application Security

The four rules of complete web protection sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: As an IT manager you’ve always known the web is a dangerous place. But with infections growing and the demands on your time and budget rising, it’s time to revisit your strategy. This whitepaper discusses the major web threats and provides four rules to help you stay protected. When you follow them, these rules will also save you time and money. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Why web security is best served in the cloud - Move protection to where the threats are sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the next generation of web security offerings. View now to explore the business drivers for cloud-based computing, the dynamic nature of today’s web-based threats, what type of attacks organizations see most prevalently, advantages of cloud-based solutions over in-house deployments and more. Posted: 10 Nov 2011 \| Published: 10 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Internet Security \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud: See how next generation device identification can result in fewer chargebacks, lower costs, and more revenue. Posted: 08 Nov 2011 \| Published: 08 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Session hijacking September 2011: How to protect your customers and your corporate data sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the findings of a Computing survey that studied how decision makers viewed the threats posed by Firesheep and other hijacking attackers and what they did to mitigate them. View now to discover the key implications of these threats for corporate data security as well as customers and end users of websites. Posted: 27 Oct 2011 \| Published: 27 Oct 2011 TOPICS: HTTPS \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

Do customers trust your website? sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: Computing conducted a survey to investigate what IT decision makers looked for when assessing the security of their websites. This paper features a detailed discussion of key findings and the implications for those trying to retain a competitive edge in a challenging online market place. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 25 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Web Application Security \| Web Site Monitoring

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WEB APPLICATION SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … share their knowledge of vulnerabilities, threats, attacks and countermeasures.Here are the OWASP Top Ten:Unvalidated input: Information from web requests is not validated before being used by a web application. Attackers can use these flaws to attack backend components through a web application.Broken access control:Restrictions on what authenticated users are allowed to do are not properly enforced. Attackers can exploit these flaws to access other users' accounts, view sensitive files, or use unauthorized functions.Broken authentication and session management:Account credentials and session …
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