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	Protecting exposed servers from Google hacks (and Google 'dorks') 18 Jun 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Search engines are now routinely used to find ways of gaining unauthorized access to servers. Michael Cobb explains how to avoid exposing your important data to 'Google dorks.'


	Has proof-of-concept mobile device malware translated into any meaningful attacks? 09 Jun 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Because of the popularity of mobile devices like the iPhone, it's fair to expect real attacks, says expert Michael Cobb. The hard part is knowing when they'll occur.


	Which automated quality assurance tools can be used to test software? 09 Jun 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - If your application development process is not yet addressing security at all six phases of the lifecycle, now is the time to start. Application security expert Michael Cobb explains which quality assurance tools can help.


	How to test the security of personal details submitted to a website 06 May 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Before offering up personal details to a site, expert Michael Cobb reveals what you can look for to help you perform a quick risk assessment.


	Are Internet cafe users' email credentials at risk? 05 May 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Most browsers store all Web pages, including a user's message and other information, in a cache from which it is retrievable with relative ease. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to keep the personal data from getting into the ...


	Is security improved when the number of Internet gateways is reduced? 05 May 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - A single entry point has often been thought easier to defend than multiple entry points. There are some caveats to reducing the number of Internet gateways, though, as expert Michael Cobb explains.


	Which operating system can best secure an FTP site? 04 Apr 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In this expert Q&A, platform security expert Michael Cobb explains how a secure FTP protocol can improve websites and Web services.


	How secure is a mobile phone platform that has an open source framework? 03 Apr 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Google's open source approach to mobile platform development has the potential to open up what has been until now a closed industry. Application expert Michael Cobb gives his early thoughts on Google's Android mobile phone.


	Will firewall technology have to adapt to applications that use port 80? 03 Apr 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - 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 ...


	What ports should be opened and closed when IPsec filters are implemented? 28 Mar 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, application security expert Michael Cobb explains how to set up separate branch IPsec filters that connect with a head office.


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