About Internet / Network Security: Web App Development Security Special Edition

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Internet / Network Security Internet / Network Security Cybercrime Secure Win/Mac Social/Mobile From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security This week our focus is on web application development security. We'll look at some tools that hackers use against your applications and we'll also learn how you can use these same tools to help improve your application's security posture. Why Developers Should Worry About the Tamper Data Tool Web application developers often trust that most users are going to follow the rules and use an application as it is intended to be used, but how about when the user (or a hacker) bends the rules? What if a user skips the fancy web interface and starts messing around under the hood... Read more See More About:  firefox  browser add-ons  hacker tools Combating The Insider Threat With Misuse Cases The Wikileaks debacle has highlighted the fact that one of the biggest threats facing many organizations is the insider threat. Most security efforts are focused on keeping bad guys out, but all too often, the bad guy is sitting in the cubicle next to you, and is already behind your firewall... Read more See More About:  insider threat  risk mitigation  software development BackTrack: The Hacker's Swiss Army Knife There are hundreds if not thousands of hacker tools out in the wild. Some hacker tools have a single function, others are multipurpose. BackTrack is the mother of all security / hacker toolkits. BackTrack is a Linux distribution that is security focused... Read more See More About:  hacker tools  security tools  penetration testing How to Booby Trap Your Smartphone Have you ever had your smartphone snatched by a thief? It's happening more and more in subways and street corners everywhere. Sometimes you get so absorbed in what you're doing... Read more Internet / Network Security Ads Internet Security It Network Security Network Security Mac Virus Security SSL Security Featured Articles Basic Computer and Network Security Information and advice to help you use wireless networking securely Web Browser Security Information and Resources Secure Your Email and Protect Your PC From Phishing and Spam Pop-Up Ads and Spyware Security Security Alerts and Advisories   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Andy O'Donnell Internet / Network Security Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Internet / Network Security newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads I've Been Hacked! Now What? Facebook Security - How to Stay Safe Wireless Hacker Secrets Revealed Google+ Privacy and Security Settings Protect Yourself Against Clickjacking   Follow me on: Advertisement