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RE: protecting web apps for governments
From: "Ward, Jon" <Jon_Ward () SYNTELINC COM>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:25:17 -0400
It's not too much. That's pretty standard, actually. Not all code changes will require a full penetration test, but every change needs to be evaluated by a qualified entity to determine its potential implications. My team performs a hand full of testing types (automated and manual) for each application release as an integral part of our customers' SDLCs. In some cases, that equates to a full pen test a few times per year per application. That depends on analysis of a combination of risk factors. For example, an application that has a modification to some hard-coded text won't necessarily need a full pen-test, but if that application is modified to accept new inputs or access a database in a new way will definitely need some testing. Due to the nature of web applications, we have the luxury of being able to automate a large portion of security testing. That option provides a lot of scalability. I work for an organization that handles this whole vulnerability testing process. Let me know if you'd like more info about what services we can offer. Jon Ward, CEPT, CISA Syntel, Inc. - Information Security jon_ward () syntelinc com -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of marco cohen Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:23 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: protecting web apps for governaments HI all Im doing a consulting for one of the governaments in europe. the idea is to create a most secure segment in which we will locate all the web apps of the gov and to protect them from any attack. we will buy equipment like SIEM, HIDS IPS, Firewalls and WAF and prevention of DDOS attacks. but additionaly to this I am working on policies to implement heardening of operation system of those servers. I am considering also politices of code review (in this process algo input validation), and twice a year pentest to all the 200 web sites. I am wondering if also doing code review for every change in the those web apps + pentest 2 time a year + WAF. ISNT THAT TO MUCH FOR PROTECTING THE WEB SERVERS?? thanks a lot! marco ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442 f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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