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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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Security risks that can affect your industry sponsored by Websense, Inc. EGUIDE: As the threat landscape continues to evolve, the approaches to thwart them must also. But with emerging trends like social networking and the influx of mobile devices, ensuring adequate security is becoming more complex. In this expert resource, explore the security risks organizations face in today’s changing environment. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Tokens \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

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

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

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

Secure Your Apps with Cloud Access and Identity Management sponsored by CSC WEBCAST: SaaS applications and anywhere, anytime access add complexity and risk to identity and access management. Overcome the challenge of IAM integration across in-house and cloud based applications. Discover how to mitigate risk and simplify administration with next generation Identity and Access Management solutions. Posted: 29 Jul 2011 \| Premiered: 29 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Security Management \| Web Application Security

Risk Based Authentication: Putting an Extra Layer of Security Between you and Internet Threats sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: View this video to explore how a flexible, layered approach to security can help mitigate risks. Discover how risk-based authentication can secure the authentication process across multiple devices and how it can intelligently request step-up authentication when appropriate. Posted: 20 Jul 2011 \| Premiered: 20 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Integrated Threat Management \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Tokens \| Web Application Security

Protect data & client trust: an end to end approach to protecting your applications & organization sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: This presentation outlines the people, process, and products that should be leveraged to enhance security throughout your applications and organization. Posted: 06 Dec 2010 \| Premiered: 06 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Risk Management \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Development Methodologies \| 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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