The growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications is creating new worries about network security for IT managers and program users alike. One of the biggest concerns is the lack of attention by some product developers and the users themselves to regularly scan their computer systems for holes. The recent acquisitions by IBM and HP of two companies that served as independent watchdogs over Web 2.0 security threats could signal a new focus on Web 2.0 security. On the other hand, such key acquisitions may limit the effectiveness of Web 2.0 security.
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IT Security and the No Good, Very Bad Web App Nightmare
Posted by: Jack M. Germain November 8, 2007 04:00 AMThe growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications is creating new worries about network security for IT managers and program users alike. One of the biggest concerns is the lack of attention by some product developers and the users themselves to regularly scan their computer systems for holes. The recent acquisitions by IBM and HP of two companies that served as independent watchdogs over Web 2.0 security threats could signal a new focus on Web 2.0 security. On the other hand, such key acquisitions may limit the effectiveness of Web 2.0 security.