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Feb 10, 2012

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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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Mobile Apps in the Enterprise: Potentials and Pitfalls sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Developing and deploying mobile applications is not an easy task. But learn why the benefits of mobile applications outweigh the challenges of implementing them in the enterprise. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Development and Integration Services \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Operating Systems \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

HP Fortify Software Security Center - Proactively Eliminate Risk in Software sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: As applications become more accessible though the web, cloud and mobile devices, they are extending beyond perimeter defences, leaving them and your sensitive data at risk. Discover a proactive approach to eliminating risk in software and explore how you can gain comprehensive security and meet your most essential software security objectives. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Managed Security Services \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments

HP Fortify on Demand - Enterprise Software Security in the Cloud sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited DATA SHEET: HP Fortify on Demand is a SaaS testing solution that enables organizations to test the security of software quickly, accurately, affordably, and without any software to install or manage. View this paper to get a look into how this automated on-demand service works, explore use cases, and determine if this approach is right for you. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Managed Security Services \| Secure Application Development \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security

Presentation Transcript: Address The End-To-End Challenges Of Mobile Application Delivery With HP Software sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company TRANSCRIPT: As adoption of mobile enterprise applications increases, it's important to take the necessary measures to ensure performance and security. Read this presentation transcript to find out what you need to know about functional testing for mobile apps, including considerations for native vs. browser-based apps, proof of concept case studies, and more! Posted: 24 Jan 2012 \| Published: 24 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Performance Testing \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing

Quickcast 2: The four main challenges of mobile applications sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WEBCAST: Today's enterprise reliance on mobile applications has some serious implications for functional, performance, security and operational testing. View this webcast to find strategies for addressing these four mobile challenges. Posted: 24 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 24 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Functional Testing \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Performance Testing \| Software Testing

Meraki White Paper: Integrating the Apple iPad® Into Enterprise Wireless Networks sponsored by Meraki WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to discover steps you should take before integrating iPads, tablets, and other wireless devices into your network to maintain manageability and security and offer a good user experience. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| VLAN \| VPN \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Security

Podcast: Mobile Applications – a front row perspective sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company PODCAST: Listen to this podcast to hear experts discuss how mobile applications affect QA and security and what priorities and challenges should be considered when choosing a solution for mobile testing. Posted: 19 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 19 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing \| Testing

Webcast: Address the end to end challenges of mobile application delivery with HP Software sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WEBCAST: As adoption of mobile enterprise applications increases, it's important that organizations take the necessary measures to ensure performance and security. View this webcast to find out what you need to know about functional testing for mobile apps, including considerations for native vs. browser-based apps, proof of concept case studies, and more! Posted: 17 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 17 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Functional Testing \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Performance Testing \| Software Testing

Think Your Anti-Virus Software Is Working? Think Again sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Anti-virus offerings are no longer effective against emerging threats. This resource explores a more effective endpoint security approach, called intelligent whitelisting, which affords greater protection, productivity, and efficiency. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Ponemon Institute 2012 State of the Endpoint sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines a study focused on four topics on the state of endpoint security: risk, productivity, resources and complexity. The findings are presented in this report. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Reducing Local Admin Exposure Through Application Whitelisting sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the many benefits of application whitelisting over the common practice of revoking end-user administrative privileges. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Lumension Patch Management: Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a centralized, comprehensive approach to application patching, allowing security pros to automatically detect risks, deploy patches and protect business information across a complex, highly distributed physical and virtual environment. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cybersecurity \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Case Study - Large Global Bank sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc. CASE STUDY: A large global bank, one of the top 10 companies in the world, was facing several serious IT challenges as it continued to expand its operations globally. Download the case study to learn how Riverbed Steelhead® appliances helped the bank eliminate all branch-based backup, dramatically improve application speeds around the world, and more. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Backups \| Banking Industry \| Enterprise Content Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Security

How to Minimize Risk with a Software Vendor ‘Prenup’ sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Explore the results of a recent IDG survey gauging IT leaders’ perspectives on technology escrow agreements with software vendors, as well as the importance of including verification services within them. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Business Continuation Services \| Business Continuity Planning \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Software \| Vendors

Disaster Preparedness: Is there a hole in your disaster recovery plan? sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how software escrow agreements can be a critical tool to help ensure application continuity within your business continuity plan. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Business Continuity Planning \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Software \| Software Licensing

Looking Beyond Mobile Device Management to Enterprise Mobility Management sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Today, organizations are rightly deploying mobile device management solutions as a means to secure their mobile devices. But there is much more to be done. This paper examines the needs for organizations to deploy a holistic enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution that goes well beyond mobile device management. Posted: 02 Jan 2012 \| Published: 02 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Enterprise Information Management (EIM) \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Security

Enterprise Mobility for Dummies sponsored by SAP America, Inc. EBOOK: Enterprise mobility concerns employees at every level. As you plan for 2012, let this book show you how easy it can be to mobilize—and transform—your enterprise. From application development and deployment to management and security, any company can do it. Download your free guide now! Posted: 02 Jan 2012 \| Published: 02 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Enterprise Information Management (EIM) \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers

Enterprise level security, the Huddle way. sponsored by Huddle WHITE PAPER: This paper will give you an overview of Huddle's secure infrastructure and policies. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Content Management \| Content Management Services \| Content Management Systems \| Data Security \| Enterprise Content Management Software \| Network Security

Technical Guide on SIM: Moving beyond network security toward protecting applications sponsored by HP Enterprise Security EGUIDE: SIMs have been widely adopted for their value in correlating, reporting and alerting on network security. But SIMs can be used for more than just network security monitoring. The same tools can also bring value to application managers if used correctly. In this technical guide, gain 4 steps for integrating applications into enterprise SIMs. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Monitoring Software \| Application Security \| Log Management \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

Three simple steps to better patch security sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security experts estimate that 90% of successful attacks against software vulnerabilities could be prevented with an existing patch or configuration setting. Still, many computers in organizations remain unpatched and unprotected. In this whitepaper, uncover three best practices for improving your security and compliance with patch assessment. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Patch Management \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

How Verification Services Fortify Your Software Escrow Solution sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the types of verification services used in the escrow industry. It discusses why verification has become a best practice for both the users of software and the developers creating the applications, as well as a solid recommendation by the lawyers who advise them. Posted: 28 Dec 2011 \| Published: 28 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Applications Management Services \| Business Continuity Planning \| Risk Management \| Software Best Practices \| Software Licensing \| Software Maintenance

Advanced IT Workshop: Ensuring Network Security in a World of Cloud and Mobility sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Cloud computing has been on IT’s radar for half a decade, but it’s been slow to take off despite the wild hype surrounding its arrival, until now. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Centers \| Network Security \| Smart Phones \| Virtualization Security \| WLAN

Application delivery for dynamic, mobile networks sponsored by SearchNetworking.com VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: This expert webcast highlights how you can ensure application performance from end to end from the data center all the way to mobile devices. Posted: 07 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 07 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Center Networking \| Desktop Virtualization \| Network Management \| Network Security

No Compromise Performance and Security with Oracle's x86 Intel-based Systems sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the security features in each layer of Oracle’s integrated end-to-end solution stack, including infrastructure, database, middleware and application security, as well as the economic benefits of deploying a defense-in-depth strategy. Posted: 06 Dec 2011 \| Published: 06 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Database Management \| Database Security \| Oracle (Product) \| Systems Management

Problematic - Unloved - Argumentative (PUA): What is a potentially unwanted app sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper, discover what is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) and explore the differences between threats posed by malicious types of software such as computer viruses and worms, and those which are classified as being potentially unwanted. Posted: 04 Nov 2011 \| Published: 04 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

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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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