Managing vulnerable software: Using data to mitigate the biggest risks

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | July 07, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Managing vulnerable software: Using data to mitigate the biggest risks Definition: distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack Preventing DoS attacks: The best ways to defend the enterprise Are bug bounty programs secure enough for enterprise use? Incorporating static source code analysis into security testing EXPERT ADVICE Managing vulnerable software: Using data to mitigate the biggest risks Three pieces of vulnerable software are most targeted by the exploit kits studied in a Digital Shadows report. Expert Nick Lewis explains how your enterprise can manage them.   Definition: distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack A distributed denial-of-service attack occurs when an attack originates from multiple computers or devices, usually from multiple different locations or networks.   Preventing DoS attacks: The best ways to defend the enterprise Preventing DoS attacks may not always be possible, but with a strong defense, enterprises can reduce their impact and recover quickly. Expert Kevin Beaver explains the best approaches.   Are bug bounty programs secure enough for enterprise use? The use of bug bounty programs in enterprises is growing, but they aren't risk free. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses some concerns related to bug bounties.   Incorporating static source code analysis into security testing Static source code analysis, along with dynamic analysis and pen testing, can help strengthen your application security. Expert Kevin Beaver goes over the features to look out for.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.