More from SearchSecurity -- May 2006

THIS MONTH ON SEARCHSECURITY Web Application Attacks Web applications can be vulnerable to a variety of hacking attacks such as cross-site scripting and buffer overflows. This Learning Guide arms you with tactics for strengthening your applications against such attacks during the development and post-deployment phases.  Nmap in the Enterprise Learn how to use this favored hacking tool to secure an enterprise network. We kick off our series of tips with an introduction to the open source network scanner, and how-tos on installation and configuration. Microsoft Manager Speaks Out Watch for our new monthly column featuring Christopher Budd, security program manager of the Microsoft Security Response Center. In partnership with Microsoft, we'll be delivering an exclusive look at its software patch development and delivery process.

For advice on how you can improve your identity and access management initiatives, send your questions to our expert, Joel Dubin.
>> Submit an identity and access management question


Is Microsoft Trustworthy Yet?
You read an evaluation of Microsoft's TWC initiative and its payoff at a time when the company's about to issue the first platform built from the ground up using its new Software Development Lifecycle, desktop OS Windows Vista. Now visit our resource center for the latest news and expert advice on how to develop secure software for your organization.
>> Visit our Secure Software Development resource center


Swiping Back
This month's issue provided you with an in-depth look at the PCI Data Security Standard requirements. You learned what organizations are doing to comply and how they're dealing with the challenges. Now read how you can use five security best practices to comply with the standard and mitigate threats to your business as well.
>> Read the tip Meeting the PCI Data Security Standard requirements mitigates threats

Then download a checklist to help you meet the standard's requirements
>> Checklist for meeting the PCI Data Security Standard


Spy Catchers
You read Ed Skoudis' analysis of antispyware products from CA, McAfee, Trend Micro, eSoft, SurfControl, Lavasoft and Webroot. Submit your spyware and other malware questions to Ed via our Ask the Expert feature.
>> Submit a question to Ed

>>Download a step-by-step spyware removal checklist


PING with Tony Spurlin
In an interview with Information Security magazine, Tony Spurlin, Home Depot's Information Risk manager, discusses his homegrown assessment framework and evaluation processes for potential partners.
>> Read the interview

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