Web Security Planning

Cross Site Scripting

Larry — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:49:26 +0000

Cross Site Scripting or called XSS is one of the most common application-layer web intrusions. XSS mostly targets scripts embedded in a site which are executed on the client-side, which is in the user’s side, rather than on the server-side. XSS in itself is a menace which is brought by the internet security weak point of client-side scripting languages such as HTML, JavaScript among others VBScript, ActiveX, HTML, or Flash, as the prime culprits for this exploit.

The concept of XSS is to control client-side scripts of a website application to perform in the means desired by the malicious user. Such a exploitation can inserted a script in a page which can be carry out every time the page is loaded or can executed whenever an associated event is performed.

Web Security, What Now?

Larry — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:07:02 +0000

During the recent webcast of Jeremiah Grossman on web application security, he showed some interesting graphs on the history and probable future of web security. This should be of greater interest to web application developers because it will help them to create a more secure and efficient code that will protect valuable assets. It is vital to understand not only the future of the web but also the future of web based threats and the possible avenues where they can come from. The web today is more hostile than ever and so it is up to web application and system security developers to come up with real time solutions to any possible vulnerability that can be exploited by Internet hackers and execute malware payloads that can cripple vital computer systems.

E-Mail Security Service

Larry — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:06:22 +0000

Webroot a popular security development company teams up with E-mails systems in order to provide Web users with a comprehensive, feature rich e-mail security system which will include functions such as archiving, encryption, image scanning, antiphising, antispam and antivirus services for protection of e-mails. The Web security will be provided through a Web based filtering and communications service utilizing HTTP. Upon completion of the application software, it will be integrated into Webroot�s products for antivirus and antispyware and will extend the current capabilities of their existing product lines. The company Email Systems which has been known for their e-mail management and protection services have been in the industry since 2002. The joining of forces of the two companies will give Internet users the much needed security in one of the most common form of Internet based communications which is the e-mail.

Microsoft Project Server

rain09angel — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:40:54 +0000

The addition of enterprise management features of Enterprise Project and the advanced Microsoft Central resulted to the launching of Microsoft Project Server. The security features of Microsoft Project Server were improved to sustain access to resources, projects and reports that are stored in the database of Microsoft Project Server. Aside from the security features, the architecture was also customized so that managing the large number of users will be simplified. Microsoft Project Server provides authentication allowing all users including those who do not have Windows user accounts to log on to the server through Microsoft Project Web Access. It also benefits group users because they can be granted access as one.

DysphagiaPlus Increased Consumer Confidence

rain09angel — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:40:11 +0000

DysphagiaPlus has acquired the services of ControlScan, a top Internet security company, to make an effort in showing their customers that they do certain measures to give security on their online information. The service of ControlScan which will be used by DysphagiaPlus is the Verified Secure. This service has PCI Compliance, Security and Business Certification seals, SSL Certificates, Press Release Program, RatePointSM, LIVECHAT, and Search Engine Submissions. It is also a popular choice of many e-commerce businesses because of the comprehensive security that it offers. The Verified Secure will regularly scan the company’s website to determine various kinds of vulnerabilities.

Internet Security Policy

rain09angel — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:39:03 +0000

One can define any policy for whatever kind of security. It will depend on the administrator and IT manager on what type of policies should be defined. The policies can either be for the whole company or it can be for different sections of the company. The type of policies that are very popular nowadays are the Internet Policies. The World Wide Web is very accessible now to browse for information. Because of this, browsers can make organizations vulnerable to possible threats the same way servers can. That is why areas of web servers should be secured. Suitable arrangement of routers and the IP protocol would be of great help.

Anti-Phishing Services

rain09angel — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:37:52 +0000

Phishing aggressors are persistently altering their strategies. Because phishing is such a moving target, you will need a life cycle plan of action to treat them. Phishers exploit the vulnerability of the latest software, user interfaces, servers, identity management methods and customer awareness. Phishing attacks can not be treated with just a click of a finger. It will take a comprehensive plan in order to reduce if not remove the danger that a successful phishing brings to your customers and business. NetFrameworks is the best that can deliver you such services. Their consultants are noteworthy experts in the field of anti-phishing.

Web Security Plan Defended by US

rain09angel — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:36:46 +0000

With all the efforts in preventing cyber attacks, many people fear that the US government may be snooping into the online activities of any individual. However, the White House and some industry sources have denied the allegations. According to Bush administration, they are already finalizing some guidelines that are intended to increase protection against cyber attacks. They also said that individual privacy will not be affected with such efforts. In addition to this, some high-tech companies assured that they will not consider if and when the government will have them involve in operations that will pry on individuals’ activities on the Internet.

SharePoint is a Work Horse for Committees

Larry — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:03:13 +0000

Will you agree to me if I will say that SharePoint can be the most useful for committees? Yes, right? Committees by the word itself presage synchronization, teamwork, conversation, arguments, so on and so forth. SharePoint, as a content management solution, provides exactly what any committee requires the most. On SharePoint sites, committees can team up set of people and facilitate distribution and supervision of content arranged for conversation and debate in meetings.

SharePoint Server 2010 can be used by committees for crafting and submitting committee programs, committee minutes, and other vital committee documents. Here, committees can draft, scrutinize, commend and remark on committee jobs even if the group members are spread across the globe. Earlier meeting data can be checked on real-time basis. Blogs, social networks, wikis, etc. can be used on SharePoint Server 2007.

Hosted Microsoft Exchange is also gainful for committees as it facilitates them to be informed about their emails on a real-time basis. Swift email access, mobile synchronization, email archival, checking contact list, calendar, task list, etc. are some of the paybacks of using Dedicated Exchange Server.

Several other free hosting templates for data management and project management are also available for reorganization, collaboration, and systematization of tasks.

XSS

Larry — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:56:13 +0000

The attempt to increase awareness about how trouble-free it is for a professional hacker to exploit a vulnerable web application does not seem to be going too far. The “We’ll see when I get hacked” mentality was very common to hackers and still lingering among site owners who ultimately jeopardize losing big chunks of money and also the trust of their clients. Any person with the importance to research this problem will see how even those saying to be security experts feel at ease to say that XSS is over-rated and cannot really be used to achieve serious results on a web application.

However further research will also prove that statistical figures speak for themselves, and those same statistics keep growing at a rate which will eventually overcast the claims of those incredulous “experts”.