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May 24, 2013

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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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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

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

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

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

Infographic: Web Threats: Is Your Company Exposed? sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Learn all about web-borne attacks: The impact they have, how web security can help you, and four things you can do to mitigate these potentially detrimental risks. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Phishing \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Building a Web Security Architecture: Physical Appliance, Virtual Appliance, SaaS, or Hybrid - ESG sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This paper will walk you through the challenges of building a web security architecture, and provide information that may help you find the right deployment model in light of today's most pertinent security considerations. Read on to learn more. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Services \| Web Services Architecture \| Web Services Security

Unified Web Security Solutions. Deliver No-Boundaries Protection To Users That Are Always On sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This resource covers the basics about the unified web security approach, and explains how by extending existing appliance-based solutions with the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based web security can be easily deployed and scaled to help keep every device in your organization secure. Read on to learn more. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security \| Wireless Security

HP 2012 Cyber Risk Report sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This Cyber Risk Report aims to provide your organization the security intelligence you need to better understand modern day threats, know where to allocate your limited resources, and thwart potential risks. Posted: 11 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Secure Web Gateway Buyers Guide sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This white paper from BlueCoat acts as a buyer's guide, designed to help you determine the key areas you should focus on during your search for the best Secure Web Gateway solution. Posted: 22 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways sponsored by Zscaler WHITE PAPER: A secure web gateway (SWG) is a valuable technology for any business, as it filters threatening malware and enforces Internet policy. However, there are many options for this type of security, in both hardware and cloud deployment form. Read this Gartner report to compare leading SWG vendors and choose the right one for your business. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 24 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Systems \| Web Application Security

2012 Q4 State of the Web sponsored by Zscaler WHITE PAPER: This infographic illustrates the traffic from 10 million enterprise users of one cloud platform, focusing on mobile devices, web applications, browsers, and more. Take a look for insights on areas most prone to attacks and how to ensure the best security system for your company's web activity. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 19 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Mobile IP \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Web Application Security \| Web Browsers

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

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

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

Revolutionary architecture, evolutionary deployment sponsored by Cisco WHITE PAPER: Check out this resource to learn about how rethinking your firewall for context-aware protection can help you achieve breakthrough security while protecting existing security investments. Read on to learn more. Posted: 08 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Firewall Management \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Web Application Security

The Urgent Need to rethink Security Using the Cloud sponsored by Qualys WHITE PAPER: This informative resource describes the many benefits that accompany the shift to a cloud-based security strategy. Discover how you can simplify, centralize, and enhance everything from endpoint security to compliance. Reduce web app vulnerabilities and manage threats with ease -- read on to learn more. Posted: 18 Jan 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Managed Security Services \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

The Top 10 Reports for Managing Vulnerabilities sponsored by Qualys WHITE PAPER: Observing the complete lifecycle of vulnerability management begins with asset discovery. Learn more about the key steps for successful management with this informative resource. How can you improve your security? Posted: 30 Jul 2012 \| Published: 30 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Network Architectures \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Services

Web Application Security: How to Minimize the Risk of Attacks sponsored by Qualys WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper outlines the importance of Web application security. With over 55 percent of vulnerabilities in 2010 resulting in attacks, a solution is necessary. Learn more about the different types of Web application vulnerabilities as well as how to detect vulnerabilities more efficiently. Posted: 26 Jul 2012 \| Published: 26 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Security \| Authentication \| SQL \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management \| Web Browsers \| Web Services \| Web Services Security

10 Tips for Mobile Application Security sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: While the rapid growth of mobility has enabled increased customer satisfaction, operational efficiencies, employee productivity and more; it has also introduced a number of new security challenges. In this paper, uncover 10 must-know tips for deploying secure mobile applications to help you leverage mobility while keeping the bad guys out. Posted: 18 Jun 2012 \| Published: 18 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security \| Wireless Security

Strategies for Managing Social Networking & Personal Web Use in the Workplace sponsored by Total Defense WHITE PAPER: Access to Web content in the workplace such - as social networking, streaming media and more - has become an increasing issue. This resource explores the risks and challenges of personal Web use as well as presents a business case for enabling appropriate use. View now to uncover key strategies that will help you protect your business. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Internet Services \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Imperva's Web Application Attack Report sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: Imperva’s Application Defense Center (ADC), as part of its ongoing Hacker Intelligence Initiative, studied web application attacks across 40 applications over a six month period. View this report to explore key findings and gain recommendations to help you better prioritize vulnerability remediation and web application projects. Posted: 04 Apr 2012 \| Published: 02 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

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: 16 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Making Office 365 More Secure and Compliant sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Microsoft has done a good job at developing a robust and scalable platform in Office 365, but there are some organizations that will need compliance and security capabilities not natively available. View this paper to explore what Office 365 will and will not do and where supplemental offerings from third party vendors will prove to be beneficial. Posted: 19 Dec 2011 \| Published: 19 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Managed Security Services \| Messaging Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Web Application Security

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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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