Forbes recently published an article called '#1 Cyber
Security Threat to Information Systems Today', based on the survey conducted by
Sungard Availability Services. 55% of respondents gave the top spot to
vulnerable web applications.
According to Joe Caruso, the founder and CEO of GDF (Global
Digital Forensics), a leading cyber security provider in New York, 'There are a
few factors that converge to make applications a tricky cyber security concern
for many organizations'.
Organizations today use so many web apps on so many
different platforms that the numbers can get dizzying, not to mention the human
resource and tools required to keep tabs on security. Then, there are a large
number of developers creating apps, who come from every corner of the world
with promises of offering customized apps at low costs. But, most often than
not, security is not a part of the codes. They are able to provide
functionality, effectiveness and convenience, but the safety features are not
up to the mark. If security is not a part of the development cycle of an
application, organizations can find themselves at the risk of cyber-attacks
that can exploit their most valuable and sensitive data. Such attacks can prove
to be very costly as well as messy for an organization.
The most effective software security solutions prioritize threats , from both the cause and
effect standpoint. Complete in-depth testing of applications is usually not an
option. It may be possible for a small company with limited amount of apps, but
for a bigger organization that has thousands of apps on the books and where new
applications are being implemented all the time, the expense and man-hours
related to testing would be restrictive.
But, all apps are not the same, some do not pose a threat as
they are not connected to sensitive company information and client data. They
do not provide a gateway to intruders and they are of lower priority than
others, which may be of medium or high risk. Specialized tools are required to
judge the risks as there may be a lot of room for interpretation. Specific
methods and expertise is required to approach the problem, for any real hope of
success.
Vulnerability Tests to Determine the Risks
A skilled vulnerability assessment is required to determine
the risks posed by every application. These assessments may include
comprehensive penetration testing of every application, which determines
whether they are susceptible to attacks.
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