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Can application security products really be 'self-defending?'
Expert Michael Cobb determines whether 'self-defending' application security products actually provide something new to enterprise security. Answer
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Cloud IaaS security: Is a virtual firewall the best bet?
Matthew Pascucci discusses whether organizations should use an IaaS virtual firewall to protect applications that have been moved to the cloud. Answer
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Implement software development security best practices to support WAFs
WAFs aren't a panacea for all Web security woes. Software development security best practices are still vital. Expert Michael Cobb discusses why. Answer
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How to choose application security tools for certain scenarios
Learn about application whitelisting, application firewalls and activity monitoring, and how to choose the right application security tools and products. Answer
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The benefits of application proxy firewalls
Michael Cobb explains the benefits of application proxy firewalls as compared to other firewall technologies including packet filtering firewalls and stateful inspection firewalls or circuit-level gateways. Ask the Expert
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Comparing an application proxy firewall and a gateway server firewall
There are many types of firewalls in use in today's enterprises, so it's easy to get confused about the functions of each. In this expert response, learn the difference between a proxy server firewall and a gateway server firewall. Ask the Expert
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Will firewalls have to adapt to applications that use port 80?
The Web browser is now the most commonly used application user interface, and port 80 is used for the majority of these browser-application communications. App expert Michael Cobb explains how firewall makers have had to adapt their technology accord... Ask the Expert
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What evaluation criteria should be used when buying a firewall?
Choosing a firewall for the enterprise isn't always easy. In this expert Q&A, Mike Chapple provides three important points to consider before deciding on a product. Ask the Expert
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What are the drawbacks to application firewalls?
Application-layer firewalls examine ingoing and outgoing traffic more carefully than traditional packet-filtering firewalls, so why are some holding back on deployment? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Michael Cobb reveals some cost and performance is... Ask the Expert
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How to secure an e-commerce Web site
If you need to secure an e-commerce Web site, application security expert, Michael Cobb, has a place to start. In this expert Q&A, Cobb recommends the equipment that will secure your online business. Ask the Expert