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ALSO CALLED: Web-based Application Security, Internet Application Security, Internet Applications Security DEFINITION: A CGI scanner is a program that searches for known vulnerabilities in Web servers and application programs by testing HTTP requests against known CGI (common gateway interface) strings. CGI, which is part of HTTP, is a standard method for Web servers to pass user requests to Web application programs and send data back from those programs to the user.The most significant limitation of GCI scanners … Definition continues below.
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This Month in the Threat Webscape for October 2009 sponsored by Websense, Inc. VIDEO: The Websense Security Labs Threatscape delivers information about breaking security research topics and today's advanced Internet threats. This Month's 'In the Threatscape' is a review of October's Web threat activity. Watch the video to learn more. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Web Content Control: Five Steps to a Successful Implementation sponsored by Untangle, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Implementing Web Content Control can seem intimidating. It represents the uneasy marriage of network administration and human resource management. With a little forethought, however, it becomes straightforward and very effective. Read this whitepaper for a step-by-step overview of a successful web content control implementation. Posted: 18 Nov 2009 \| Published: 18 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Content Management \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security \| Web Content Management \| Web Site Administration \| Web Site Monitoring

Why Traditional Anti-Malware Solutions Are No Longer Enough sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Security used to be a straightforward matter. Email was the primary attack vector. Simply installing an anti-virus product and using caution with attachments was enough. Today's threats are rapidly evolving, stealthy, and targeted. Read this paper to find out where your current security solutions may be lacking and how to close that gap. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 17 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Pocket E-Guide: Web 2.0: Problem or Paranoia? sponsored by Sophos Inc. EGUIDE: Web 2.0 has radically changed the way information is disseminated and consumed. However, there must be controls in place to create a security balance that prevents serious risks. This Pocket E-Guide reviews the pros and cons of various Web 2.0 strategies for security and compliance. Find out if updating employee usage policies is enough. Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

What Executives Need to Know About Web Application Development Security sponsored by Redspin, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The most common approach to securing a web application involves doing a single security test, usually a Web Application Security Assessment, when a development project is completed. While this is still a requirement, this paper discusses why security needs to be incorporated earlier and throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Posted: 16 Nov 2009 \| Published: 16 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Web Application Security

Securing Web Applications and Databases for PCI Compliance sponsored by Imperva WHITE PAPER: This paper, designed for security and compliance professionals, illustrates how to achieve compliance on three of the most costly and complex sections: requirements 3, 6, and 10 of PCI DSS. This paper also highlights how Web application and database appliances can deliver resource effective compliance while maintaining cost efficiency. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Spending \| Web Application Security

Making Sense of Man-in-the-Browser: Strategies for Mitigating a Menacing Threat sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: The increasing implementation of strong two-factor authentication has challenged fraudsters to develop new methods to target online users. One of the latest tactics fraudsters are employing is the use of Trojans to launch man-in-the-browser attacks. Read on to learn more about this type of attack and how to defend against it. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Cybersecurity \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Web Application Security \| Web Browsers

Essential Guide to Threat Management sponsored by M86 Security UK ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Check out this expert eBook and get expert advice that can help your company successfully improve its threat management posture. Posted: 06 Nov 2009 \| Published: 06 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Integrated Threat Management \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Application Security

Resource Center: Webroot Security Services -- Web, Email, Archiving, Endpoint sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. RESOURCE CENTER: Webroot Security Software-as-a-Service provides on-demand web, email, and archiving solutions that offer cost-effective alternatives to on-premise security. Webroot Web Security Service delivers URL and web content filtering, plus protection against today's complex web-based malware threats. Check out this resource center to find out more. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Security \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Take M86 Security for a test drive: Free Product Trials and Evaluations sponsored by M86 Security ASSESSMENT TOOL: Check out this product evaluation center and find some of M86 Security’s most popular solutions. There are several options for Web Security, Email Security, and Endpoint Security. Do some quick research with their convenient links to detailed product information and sign up for a free trial download or product evaluation today. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Published: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Security Software \| Endpoint Security \| Security \| Web Application Security

Try Rational AppScan sponsored by IBM ASSESSMENT TOOL: Download Rational® AppScan® Standard Edition V7.9, previously known as Watchfire AppScan, a leading Web application security testing tool that automates vulnerability assessments and scans and tests for all common Web application vulnerabilities including SQL-injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflow. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| SQL \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management \| Web Authoring Tools

e-Kit: Web Application Security eKit sponsored by IBM RESOURCE CENTER: Check out this e-Kit for comprehensive information related to web application security strategies and web application security testing through SaaS. Included are several white papers, demos, and podcasts. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Software as a Service \| Software Testing \| Testing \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Webcast -- Staying Ahead of Cybercrime: The Importance of Web Application Security sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: This webcast discusses new and emerging network and application security attacks and ways organizations can protect themselves against Web application and network security threats. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Analyst Whitepaper: Practical Approaches for Securing Web Applications Across the Software Delivery Lifecycle sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: When web application delivery is implemented in a collaborative, re-peatable, and process-oriented manner, companies can benefit from more efficient development models and more secure applications. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Security \| Risk Management \| Security Audits \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

State of Internet Security: Protecting the Network sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Spyware, viruses and other malware transported via Web sites represent the most serious data security threat to companies today. Companies need to proactively leverage technology and appropriate business policies to protect themselves, their customers and their employees from the threats presented via the Web. Read on to learn more. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Threats \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Today’s Blended Threats: Identifying and Stopping Web-based Email Attacks sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: Organizations of all sizes continue to be challenged by increasingly sophisticated security threats. Attackers are constantly finding new ways to access valuable data. They use various tools and methods to evade traditional security products. This brief white paper presents a new security solution that can stop new threats quickly and effectively. Posted: 30 Oct 2009 \| Published: 30 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Security Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Consolidating Enterprise Network Security Infrastructure: Ways to Cut Costs and Complexity sponsored by SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: Cobbling together multiple point products to protect against a growing population of sophisticated Web 2.0 threats can result in a fragile "house of cards" network. Leading enterprises are already reaping benefits through consolidation, by centralizing data centers and embracing virtualization initiatives. Read on to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Mitigating Web 2.0 Threats sponsored by SearchSecurity.com PRESENTATION: This collection of slides from the Information Security Decisions Conference presents an overview of some common web 2.0 security threats and how to deal with them. The presentation covers the evolution of threats, how web 2.0 is changing them, what vulnerabilities to focus on, and how to reduce risk. Download the slides to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Addressing Single Sign-On Inside, Outside, and Between Organizations sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how IBM Tivoli Unified Single Sign-On addresses the needs of organizations for enterprise single sign-on, Web single sign-on, and federated single sign-on. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| SSO \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management

Web Application for a Smarter Planet sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: As threats to Web applications continue to grow, IBM offers Web application security for a smarter planet—integrated, end-to-end security to build secure Web applications, run secure Web applications and protect SOA environments. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Security Threats \| SOA \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management \| Web Services

10 Step Guide to Easy Data Loss Prevention sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: With increasingly strict regulations, organizations must secure confidential information against accidental or intentional loss. Beyond the financial risk and legal exposure, there's also the serious threat to your organization's public reputation to consider. Discover how to plug your data leaks by downloading the 10 step guide to Easy DLP. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Network Security \| Security Policies \| Web Application Security

Today's Blended Threats: Identifying and stopping the growing problem of Web-based attacks sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: Blended threats are spam stealth attacks, moving undetected through your mail servers—blending in with all the other email—until they strike. They can compromise personal or corporate data, "recruit" computers into a network of bots, or initiate keystroke recording that collects passwords and other information. Posted: 28 Oct 2009 \| Published: 28 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Email Security \| Hackers \| Integrated Threat Management \| Malware \| Spam \| Web Application Security

Are Proxy Anonymizers Putting Your Enterprise in Peril? sponsored by M86 Security UK WHITE PAPER: This free white paper explores how education and policy enforcement can help prevent the threat posed by proxy anonymizers. This white paper looks at how to go beyond a basic URL-based filtering solution and block Anonymous Proxies including stopping HTTPS, blocking inappropriate images and proxy pattern blocking. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Enterprise Computing \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Security \| Productivity \| Proxy Server Software \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Designing a Strategy for End-to-End Web Protection sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This IBM white paper outlines the risks surrounding Web applications and reviews four layers of security needed in a strategy for end-to end Web protection. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Globalization \| Internet Security \| Strategic Planning \| Web Application Security \| Web Applications Management \| Web Protocols

When Pressing the Send Button Results In Compliance Violations sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Protecting confidential data is serious business. Failure may result in fat fines and even jail time -- not to mention damage to your brand. WatchGuard's easy-to-use, all-inclusive email and web secure content and threat prevention appliances offer a complete data protection solution. Posted: 26 Oct 2009 \| Published: 26 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Information Security \| Security \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

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WEB APPLICATION SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … A CGI scanner is a program that searches for known vulnerabilities in Web servers and application programs by testing HTTP requests against known CGI (common gateway interface) strings. CGI, which is part of HTTP, is a standard method for Web servers to pass user requests to Web application programs and send data back from those programs to the user.The most significant limitation of GCI scanners is the fact that they often fail to detect the presence of vulnerabilities not previously defined. A more comprehensive program, called a Web application security scanner, seeks out and flags all anomalies, as well as known problems, within application programs.
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