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Application Security

October 22, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:57 AM/EST

Security is a Reason for Windows 7 Adoption

Microsoft added security features to the latest operating system that provide data mobility, secure remote connectivity and application installation controls. These features, along with security improvements made in Windows XP and Vista, are good justifications for recommending Windows 7.

October 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:09 AM/EST

Web App Security Lacking in Most Businesses

A new study by security services vendor Cenzic finds that Web application security is lacking in many businesses, and that most companies aren’t testing their Web apps often enough (if at all).

September 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:46 AM/EST

Attacking Application-Layer Vulnerabilities

Many networks are compromised by users clicking on malicious URLs that launch attacks against vulnerabilities in common applications such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Office. Users could potentially click away if only organizations patched those security holes more reguarly.

September 3, 2009

Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:44 AM/EST

Which Vulnerabilities Constitute an Acceptable Risk?

A SQL Server vulnerability allows users with administrative privileges to view passwords and account credentials in the clear. Microsoft is declining to provide a fix because it's deemed an acceptable risk. That assessment is unacceptable to some security pros. How should solution providers assess vulnerability risk and patch necessity?

July 24, 2009

Friday, July 24, 2009 8:17 AM/EST

Adobe: The New Black Hole of App Vulnerabilities

Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in Flash that has left PDFs open to compromise and users exposed to drive-by attacks. Adobe says it will take another week to produce a patch. It's the latest in a growing string of vulnerabilities to hit Adobe apps. Is Adobe becoming the new black hole of app vulnerabilities?

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