| Publisher | IBM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Date added | 01 Jan 2008 | |
| Topics | Security Applications, Security Management, Best Practices, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Tools, Application Development, Application Security Tools | ||
| Downloads | 696 | ||
Research has shown that a vast number of Web sites are vulnerable to application attacks, most occurring over HTTP/S protocols. There are two methods to detect Web vulnerability: using manual penetration testing and code review or using automated scanning tools and static analysis. This white paper addresses and compares these two methods.
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