Develop and Deliver Secure Web-based Systems

Gartner Group estimates that three-fourths of today's successful Web attacks do not happen via network security flaws but rather by entering directly through defects in application code. To thwart these attacks, you need to institute security procedures and technologies throughout the development lifecycle. Through a review of recent Web application breaches, Dennis Hurst exposes the methods hackers use to execute break-ins via the Web using security defects in the underlying code. In addition to revealing hacker exploits, Dennis outlines coding practices for developing secure Web applications and describes available automated security code testing tools that can help you protect your systems. After completing this session, you will be well versed in the underlying protocols that allow hackers to exploit Web-based applications and, more importantly, understand how to better protect critical applications throughout development.