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Is SQL injection really the guilty party in software application vulnerabilities?
SQL injection is thought to be a major cause of Web vulnerabilities in software applications. Vulnerability scanners have made big business out of what security expert Kevin Beaver says are relatively small concerns. Continue Reading
Application security checklist: Finding, eliminating SQL injection flaws
Seeking out SQL injection issues and entry-ways? This application security checklist shows ways to identify susceptible application areas and kill flaws. Web 2.0 application security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to discover SQL injection issues,... Continue Reading
Free Web proxy security tools software testers should get to know
Learn how to choose and use free Web proxy tools like BurpProxy, Paros Proxy and WebScarab to boost rich Internet applications' security. Screen shots and directions show ways to use tools for application security in this tip by security expert ... Continue Reading
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Ways to approach application performance testing on a tight budget
App performance pro explains how to achieve quality performance testing on the cheap in this tip. Being familiar with the tools, processes and original test data is key to achieve performance success while staying within the constraints of your ... Continue Reading
Lesser-known free software testing tools testers should try
Test pros recommend free software testing tools at the Starwest 2009 conference. Tools such as FitNess, CTE-XL and Unified TestPro topped their list of favorites. Continue Reading
Is online application testing for smartphones different from other software testing?
Cross-platform application testing has many gray areas especially when it comes to smartphone testing. Our expert explains the differences and similarities for cross-platform testing.Continue Reading
Affordable automated testing tools for securing websites
Application security expert recommends best free tools available for automated testing in software applications.Continue Reading
Finding cross-site scripting (XSS) application flaws checklist
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a major concern, it can be unpredictable and requires multiple tools to test it . Expert Kevin Beaver sheds light on the history of XSS issues and recommends tools to prevent XSS application issues.Continue Reading
Web 2.0 application security troubleshooting, testing tutorial
From beating login problems to hacking your own applications, this multimedia how-to collection covers all security topics in Web 2.0 and rich Internet applications. Led by expert Kevin Beaver, this guide will walk you through all aspects of web ...Continue Reading
Essentials of static source code analysis for Web applications
Running security analysis tools against your source code has been the cornerstone test method for years, but many do not understand the value of testing in this way, or the money it can save you.Continue Reading
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Spotting rich Internet application security flaws with WebGoat
Learn how Web 2.0. and other rich internet application security flaws are missed by automated tools that can easily be spotted with webgoat and similar free online tools. Learning how to use these tools can be a career asset, according to expert ...Continue Reading
Commonly-overlooked security flaws in rich Internet applications.
No matter how much security testing, scanning, and hacking you do, odds are you won't uncover every weakness. Rich Internet applications are just too complicated.Continue Reading
10 steps to acing Web app security assessments
Strengthen your Web application security assessments and testing with these 10 tips from IT security expert Kevin Beaver.Continue Reading
Preparing for testing applications in the cloud
Cloud environments give software testers scalability, real-world test environments and economies, but only if testers can change to fit the cloud.Continue Reading
Testing rich Internet applications: 2009's best free tools
Battle security threats to Ajax, Web services and other software with these free tools for testing rich Internet applications .Continue Reading