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Title: A Fool's Choice: Features Or Security In Web Applications

Author: Greenemeier, Larry Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: Information Week, n1068 p30(1) Publication Date: Dec 12, 2005
  ISSN: 8750-6874
URL of Publication: http://www.informationweek.com

Several new tools have been released that can help developers locate and fix software vulnerabilities in Web applications that can be exploited by attackers. Watchfire has released AppScan 6.0, a Web-application-testing software that targets software vulnerabilities and suggests how to fix such problems. The redesigned user interface gives users screen customization capabilities, and allows them to prioritize vulnerability listings as well as make sure their applications comply with 31 government regulations. 2factor has introduced the Real Privacy Management software development kit, which helps firms in developing applications that provide continual mutual authentication of users and data encryption. Different from Secure Sockets Layer encryption, the kit updates the master key each time a user wants to communicate with the server. The offering allows for authentication and encryption of every transmission for both senders and receivers across any type of network or device. These products as well as like offerings from Spi Dynamics and Kavado help alleviate security issues, but some analysts feel that the underlying mind-set regarding application development needs to be changed. Security policy should be established at the front end, not simply be an inspection at the end of the process.

Companies:
2factor Inc Watchfire Corp

Products:
AppScan Real Privacy Management

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