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Tests and tools aren't a cure-all for application security issues, but they can play a big part in helping to ensure your applications don't have flaws. >> Book excerpt: Professional Pen Testing for Web Applications -- Chapter 6, Attack Simulation Techniques and Tools
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>> Web application security testing reaches new level (SearchAppSecurity.com) 27 Jun 2006
>> Fortify Tracer fills in the app security blanks (SearchAppSecurity.com) 23 Oct 2006
>> Cenzic unveils application security assessment tool (SearchAppSecurity.com) 01 Nov 2006
>> SPI Dynamics beefs up DevInspect tool (SearchAppSecurity.com) 06 Nov 2006
>> Ounce Labs joins forces with app security vendors (SearchAppSecurity.com) 10 Oct 2006
>> Application security tools address Ajax security (SearchSoftwareQuality.com) 22 May 2006
>> Application vulnerability assessment improved by Fortify, Watchfire partnership (SearchSoftwareQuality.com) 15 Aug 2006
>> Watchfire introduces managed services for assessing security vulnerabilities (SearchAppSecurity.com) 11 Apr 2006
>> Vulnerability tools get teeth (Dark Reading) 18 Dec 2006
>> Hybrid app security analysis: Increasing reliability of security testing results (SecurityProNews) 09 Aug 2006
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>> Source code security scanners: A revamped option for securing custom software
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>> Application security increased by static and dynamic code analysis
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>> Eight reasons to plan out your security testing
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>> Beware: Security testing tools won't find everything
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>> What's the best tool to get started security testing?
ASK THE EXPERTS :There are so many application security tools. What are the basic ones used to get started security testing?
>> Sorting out black box, white box and gray box software testing methods
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>> Using fuzzer tools to find vulnerabilities
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>> Code analysis: Which tool is right for you?
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