Web security tools and best practices
Get news and expert advice on Web security tools and threats. Find out about current threats against Web applications, web security tools, SSL and TLS encryption, Web services, SOA, web access control, web server security, URL filtering, content filtering and browser security.
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Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Web security tools and best practices News
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March 24, 2020
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RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element
What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.
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January 13, 2020
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Signal Sciences: Enterprises still overlooking web app security
Signal Sciences co-founder and CEO Andrew Peterson explains why web application security often gets shortchanged and what his next-gen WAF company is doing to change that.
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December 13, 2019
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Google expands multiple Chrome password protection features
Chrome's updated, built-in protections are intended to help users protect their passwords and data against malware, data breaches and phishing sites, according to the company.
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November 07, 2019
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SSL certificate abuse drives growing number of phishing attacks
Phishing attacks against the United Nations and humanitarian organizations show how threat actors are weaponizing valid SSL certificates and how hard it is to stop the abuse.
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Everything you need to know about software penetration testing
With pen testing, you uncover software's vulnerabilities before hackers do. Use this overview of the practice to learn about tooling options, test types, use cases and common flaws. Continue Reading
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AI-powered cyberattacks force change to network security
Companies now face sophisticated enemies using AI and machine learning tools for their attacks. It's a world of new dangers for those defending network systems and data. Continue Reading
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Plan now for the future of network security
How to battle well-funded, technologically sophisticated threats and ensure high-quality network performance? CISOs need a plan to meet network challenges now and in the future. Continue Reading
Evaluate Web security tools and best practices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Bot management drives ethical data use, curbs image scraping
Bot management tools can help enterprises combat bad bots, prevent web and image scraping, and ensure ethical data use -- all while maintaining a positive end-user experience. Continue Reading
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Who wins the security vs. privacy debate in the age of AI?
When trying to maintain balance between security and privacy in an AI-enabled world, who decides which side should tip and when? So continues the security vs. privacy debate. Continue Reading
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Web application (Web app)
A Web application (Web app) is an application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the Internet through a browser interface. Continue Reading
Manage Web security tools and best practices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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SSL certificate best practices for 2020 and beyond
SSL/TLS security is continuously improving, and there are steps site owners should take to ensure the safety of their SSL certificates, websites and users. Read on to learn more. Continue Reading
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Employ AI for cybersecurity, reap strong defenses faster
The cyber arms race is never-ending. Learn how to prevail over advanced attacks by putting the latest intelligent technology to service in your cybersecurity program. Continue Reading
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Best practices for threat modeling service mesh, microservices
In microservices and service mesh environments, communications don't follow static paths. As such, security teams must update their application threat modeling methods. Continue Reading
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How to prevent buffer overflow attacks
Read up on types of buffer overflow attacks, and learn secure coding best practices that prevent such vulnerabilities, as well as post-deployment steps to keep apps and websites safe. Continue Reading
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What IT needs to know about Chrome extension security issues
Google Chrome extensions can improve user experience, but they could access a lot of user data. Admins should take control over users' extensions for security and privacy reasons. Continue Reading
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5 application security threats and how to prevent them
The most widely known application security threats are sometimes the most common exploits. Here is a list of the top app threats and their appropriate security responses. Continue Reading