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ISACA Guide outlines Web Application Security vulnerabilities and strategies

The use of web applications has soared recently, due to the significant value they can add to enterprises by providing innovative ways to interact with customers. However, so have the dangers. Along with the benefits of these capabilities come security vulnerabilities that create dangerous risk and exposure. ISACA, a global association of 95,000 IT security, assurance and governance professionals, has issued a new, free white paper, titled Web Application Security: Business and Risk Considerations,which outlines the causes of web application vulnerabilities, examines the associated risk and impacts, and provides advice to mitigate risk. The guidance applies to all types of software development activities

: HANNAH RAFFERTY; InfoSecurity; Posted On Thursday, 27 October 2011 09:38

Avecto recommends new strategy to deal with TDL-4 rootkit malware

Commenting on reports that the infamous TDL-4 rootkit malware has been reworked to better withstand antivirus and other IT security software, Avecto says that the removal of admin rights can add an extra layer of defence in the ongoing battle against the malware coders.

: REGINE HARTMANN; InfoSecurity; Posted On Thursday, 27 October 2011 09:23

Accellion delivers secure mobile file sharing App with encrypted file container

Users and IT have unprecedented flexibility and mobile security protection

Accellion, Inc. today announced Accellion Mobile Apps for iPad and iPhone with support for iOS 5 that provide secure mobile file sharing capabilities. The Accellion Mobile App offers the industry’s first encrypted, protected container for mobile file sharing, including 128-bit AES data encryption for files locally saved on a mobile device, and additional features for enterprise users and IT and security teams. The Accellion Mobile App is currently available for download from the Apple App Store

: DAWN NICHOLLS; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09:00

Tufin releases robust security change automation for firewall management tool

Tufin adds robust security change automation to securetrack, its award-winning firewall operations management product

Security lifecycle management market leader extends its flagship product to include configuration change management workflows, adds support for Juniper networks M and MX-Series Routers.