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Web 2.0 potential unmet?

Despite the explosion of new Web services, a number of hurdles stand in the way of consumer- and business-oriented social-networking applications, experts at the Web 2.0 Summit said Tuesday in the US. Read more »

Microsoft tries to stop Vista piracy monster

Microsoft has issued an update to Windows Vista that's intended to stop a piracy monster. Read more »

Eight strategies for delivering business intelligence on the Web

These strategies will help companies ensure they are distributing the kind of high-quality, actionable BI necessary to make real-time business decisions. Read more »

Oracle plugs 101 security flaws

As part of its quarterly patch cycle, Oracle released fixes on Tuesday for 101 security vulnerabilities across its products. Read more »

Web 2.woe: Simple security flaws going unfixed

Web application vulnerabilities are simple to fix -- but they're here to stay and will likely get worse, say security analysts. Read more »

Turn security rhetoric into action, Oracle warns

Every software developer likes to believe it is committed to application security -- but senior managers need to put their money where their mouths are to turn security rhetoric into action, a senior development manager at Oracle Corporation has told more than 200 delegates at the SECURECon security conference in Melbourne. Read more »

Oracle pitches safe-data plan

Oracle has proposed new technology standards to safeguard sensitive data as it flows through corporate software applications. But is that where leaks happen? Read more »

Microsoft denies flaw in Vista

Microsoft has confirmed that Vista can be affected by malware from 2004, but argues this is not a flaw in the operating system. Read more »

Passport's heir gets open-source competition

Will the 'identity Big Bang' leave Microsoft in the cold? Read more »

Microsoft's anti-spyware beta launched

Microsoft on Thursday introduced a beta version of its Windows AntiSpyware application. Read more »

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Keeping the door open...and shut

A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like? Read more »

Designing secure intranet applications

During the design phase, engineering and security teams must work together to ensure intranet applications meet the established security standards. Read more »

SQL Server applications

Get the most out of your application development efforts by familiarising yourself with SQL Server. Follow these guidelines to build better applications. Read more »

Web application security frameworks (WASF), Part 1: Introduction

Often you will want parts of your Web application to be exclusive to certain users. This access distinction requires the use of Web application security frameworks. This first article in the series introduces you to the three most often used methods. Read more »

Is government switched on?

E-business can do a lot for improving government and health services, but is Australia taking advantage? Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 5

In the fifth article of our continuing Web services series, Kevin Koch implements the business logic and Web services associated with Tom's business tier, including the implementation of security protocols and asynchronous notification. Read more »

Understanding the Java security model

The Java security model, introduced in Java 2, is the basis of highly secured and distributed enterprise Java applications. We'll show you the basics. Read more »

Top 10 security requirements

Here are the top ten most critical factors for determining security requirements when choosing a Web service. Read more »

SQL Server: Design for security from the start

Security in the development of a SQL Server database must be a priority right from the start, beginning with the design process. Familiarise yourself with these guidelines before you start your next project and you will prepare a more secure database application. Read more »

10 security problems unique to IT

Organisations face a host of security concerns driven by the power of technology and the vulnerabilities inherent in its use. IT pros have to be vigilant about all these issues, from system penetration threats to hardware portability to employee turnover. Read more »

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