Mitigating Web 2.0 Threats: Security School

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Data Protection Security School

Mitigating Web 2.0 threats

As companies look to cut costs, Software as a Service has gained ground in the enterprise. Similarly, social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn are must-haves in today's workplace. David Sherry reviews how to secure these services and defend against a variety of Web 2.0 threats.

About the author:
David Sherry is chief information security officer at Brown University.

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  • Fact or fiction: The security risks of cloud computing

    Podcasts -  Check out this expert podcast and learn about the benefits of cloud computing and SaaS and get tips for addressing the security challenges of these business options.

  • How to implement and enforce a social networking security policy

    Tip -  For a new generation of employees entering the workforce, social networking isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. Yet not all enterprises understand that failing to consider social networking security can lead to unfortunate consequences. David Sherry...

  • Quiz: Mitigating Web 2.0 threats

    Quiz -  Take this five-question quiz to test your knowledge of social networking sites, software-as-a-service and common Web attacks and threats.

  • FAQ: Corporate Web 2.0 Threats

    Video -  In this expert video, you will learn about Web 2.0 software, the threats it poses, and whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Key areas covered include the threats posed by services like Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn, as well as wikis and blogs. Our...