Firewalls, IPS/IDS and other security tools reduce web application risks but do not prevent them! Web application security relies on good coding practices such as, integrating application security into every step of the software development lifecycle and verifying that these practices are followed and tested. Another important aspect of web application security is to...
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What kind of information attackers use to exploit web servers’ weaknesses and break into our machines? This artcile will guide you through the process of fingerprinting your web resources so as to determine if your software is up-to-date, what information is available to the public and what steps you need to take to disguise your web resources. To read...
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The advantages of Web SSL or https VPNs are noticeable and such an easy setup will help users build VPNs faster and most probably safer. SSL VPN solutions will flourish in the years to come as they will solve a great number of network security problems which may have held back the less experienced administrators...
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Internet Security is everybody’s concern, whether you are an SMB or a big corporation offering e-commerce services, you are at risk if you do not secure and monitor your web assets. Internet security is a multifaceted task where many organizations dedicate highly skilled personnel on security governance; however, they still may find weaknesses in...
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Tags: BCP, compliance, DR, Governance, Internet Security, logs, Monitoring, Web, Web Security, Web Services
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