Web Access Control

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Web security gateways meet rising malware threats
Web security gateways combine layered defence against the rising tide of Web-based malware with URL filtering and application control.
Mozilla fixes nearly two dozen Firefox flaws
The digital underground could exploit the vulnerabilities to bypass security restrictions, tamper with sensitive data or conduct cross-site scripting and phishing attacks.

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Web applications tangle security researchers, attract attackers
Web application security research could land you on the wrong side of the law. Dennis Fisher explains how running a vulnerability scan of a Web site or Web application without permission is now seen as a hostile action, and how this actually leaves Web applications more vulnerable to attack.

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The dangers of granting system access to a third-party provider
Granting system access to a third-party provider is a risk that can introduce security threats and technical and business dangers into your enterprise. In this tip, security expert Joel Dubin discusses the potential threats involved with granting access to a third-party provider and examines solutions for avoiding these dangers.
Access control management strategy essentials
In our expert Q&A, Joel Dubin reviews essential components of an access management strategy and reveals how to deliver the plan to executives.
How to improve Web access controls
Wish your enterprise provided more granular Web access to specific users? Learn how to do so by augmenting proxy servers or firewall with a Web filtering appliance, in this identity management and access control Ask the Expert Q&A.
How to manage user permissions
Managing multiple user permissions can be a daunting task. Learn best practices for managing these permissions including servicing account passwords, granting local admin access, permissions for files and shares and other access related requests, in this identity and access management Q&A.
Should employees have local admin rights?
While it may save you time, granting users local administrator rights also puts your organization at risk. Discover why this practice is considered a risk and learn alternate access control methods you can use to safeguard your organization.
Should an organization design and use their own Certification Authority?
While using a unique Certification Authority may improve an organization's defense-in-depth strategy, using a commercial CA might save you time and money in the long run. Weigh the pros and cons of each, in this Ask the Expert Q&A.
How do I secure Windows NT/XP using the NetBIOS and LDAP protocols?
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, security threats expert, Ed Skoudis, discusses how to secure Windows NT/XP using the NetBIOS and LDAP protocols and what steps should be taken to protect against intruders.
Can a non-administrator change the local administrator password on 50 workstations?
In this network security Ask the Expert Q&A our resident expert discusses if it's possible to use the login script to change the local admin password.
Secure data transmission methods
The main purpose of this tip is to explore secure data transmission options that are available to help meet regulatory and legal requirements.

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