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September 30, 2008

Gartner Article Emphasizes Application Security

Application security will have mainstream adoption in 2-5 years according to Gartner article
Continuous attacks on Web applications have demonstrated not only the strength and relentlessness of attackers, but also the security vulnerability of Web applications. Application Security technologies should be in the toolboxes of every enterprise's IT and security departments.
– 
Joseph Feiman; Neil MacDonald
Gartner

Gartner published an article on September 22 entitled, "Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Protection, 2008" that includes Cenzic's category, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).  DAST is on the slope of enlightenment with mainstream adoption in 2-5 years, with the priority rating of “high” for benefit.  

According to the article, adoption of Web application testing tools has been rapid for a few reasons:

  1. Testing doesn't require access to source code and can be performed by security, audit or compliance teams.
  2. DAST tools can help automate penetration testing, which many organizations already perform.
  3. An immediate risk must be addressed regarding already-deployed, external-facing, Web-enabled applications.

The 38 page report provides a concise overview of every security tool in the market place today - from Web application firewalls to Botnet detection - so it's a must-read for anyone interested in the security field.

To get this article, email me directly.  The section on DAST starts on page 25.

by
Erin Swanson
Eswanson@cenzic.com

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