A Simple Explanation of Cross Site Scripting
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability allowing a user to alter the code that an application delivers to a user which is executed in the user’s web browser. It is most commonly found in web applications affecting the user's browser, but also possible in other applications with embedded web [...]
Cybersecurity National Action Plan: Obama Outlines Plans to Spend $19 billion on Cybersecurity
On February 9th President Obama announced the Cybersecurity National Action Plan, including steps such as establishing a cybersecurity commission, introducing new safeguarding measures and supporting both companies and consumers in strengthening their own security. He’s also put the money where his mouth is and backed this up by reserving $19billion [...]
The Importance of Finding All Vulnerabilities on Your Web Applications
Many businesses understand that it’s important to properly manage their web application security. But in truth, it goes far beyond the need to simply “avoid being hacked”. There are often serious liabilities associated with the failure to properly manage your security. Unfortunately, many of those liabilities are an afterthought. Until [...]
Latest Report Points to a 45% Increase in Web Application Attacks
A few weeks back Alert Logic released their latest cloud security report. The report highlights the current rise in web application attacks. In short it states “‘Businesses with a large volume of online customer interactions are targeted for web application attacks in order to gain access to sensitive customer & [...]
Identifying open ports – An important step to securing your perimeter
Locking the doors and windows to your house won’t stop someone from getting in if they are really determined. However, it is still a lot harder than opening an unlocked door or window. Breaking into a locked house, takes a lot more time and typically when someone forces their way [...]