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Remediation planning for Ruby on Rails security vulnerabilities
The recent Ruby on Rails security vulnerabilities can be patched. Expert Michael Cobb discusses the fallout and offers help with remediation planning. Tip
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MySQL security analysis: Mitigating MySQL zero-day flaws
In the wake of several recent MySQL zero-day vulnerabilities, expert Michael Cobb assesses the state of MySQL security. Is a MySQL alternative needed? Tip
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network drive
A network drive is a storage device on a local access network (LAN) within a business or home. Within a business, the network drive is usually located on a server. In a home, the network drive may be located on a dedicated server, one of the networke... Definition
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Can XML encryption thwart XML attacks?
Expert Nick Lewis discusses proof-of-concept XML attacks and possible steps for defending data protected by XML encryption. Answer
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OAuth 2.0: Pros and cons of using the federation protocol
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using Open Authorization for Web application authentication. Answer
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What is a virtual directory? The essential application deployment tool
What is a virtual directory? As expert Michael Cobb explains, it can be an extremely helpful secure application deployment tool. Answer
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Researchers break W3C XML encryption algorithm, push for new standard
Researchers in Germany have demonstrated weaknesses in the W3C XML encryption standard used to secure websites and other Web applications. News
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Information security book excerpts and reviews
Visit the Information Security Bookshelf for book reviews and free chapter downloads. Information Security Book
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XML encryption and WS-Security tutorial: Essential elements of Web services security
WS-Security and XML encryption are two essential elements of Web services security. In this XML encryption and WS-Security tutorial, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com XML Web services tutorial, learn more about the security threats and conce... Learning Guide
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Security testing firm uncovers XML vulnerabilities
Codenomicon, a maker of security testing tools, finds multiple critical flaws in widely used XML libraries that could lead to denial of service attacks or injection of malicious code Article