Monday, 21 May 2012
Secure software development
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Apple, Adobe, Oracle software on top 10 vulnerabilities list; HP's '2011 Top Cyber Security Risks Report' also notes rise of Chinese exploit kits.
More than 80% of typical software applications are open source components and frameworks consumed in binary form, and that Global 500 organizations, collectively, downloaded more than 2.8 million insecure components in one year.
Aside from patching a couple Critical vulnerabilities, the update also includes a new and improved background updater tool.
Mobile application penetration testing is an up and coming security testing need that has recently obtained more attention, with the introduction of Android, iPhone, and iPad platforms among others. This paper focuses specifically on helping security professionals understand the nuances of penetration testing iPhone and iPad applications.
The inability of cell phone makers to speed their reaction time to vulnerabilities continues to leave businesses vulnerable to attacks on mobile devices, according to recent research.
