Watchfire Launches Complimentary Application Hacking 101 Workshops in Seventeen Cities Across North America

WebKnowHow
Wednesday, January 31, 2007; 03:32 AM

Watchfire, a leading provider of web application security software and services today announced the launch of a series of complimentary and interactive “Hacking 101” security workshops. Co-hosted with Denim Group, FishNet Security, INS and MTS Allstream, these interactive workshops will be held in seventeen cities across the United States and Canada.

Few argue that web applications present significant threat of attacks for organizations, but for security professionals, they also present a significant challenge to manage. To stay ahead of the latest hackers’ techniques and protect sensitive data, security teams need to understand how vulnerabilities in applications are first exposed and then exploited by cyber-criminals.

Watchfire has brought together leading security channel partners Denim Group, FishNet Security, INS and MTS Allstream to co-host and provide attendees with first-hand insight into how hackers exploit the web application layer, and explore specific attacks including cross-site scripting and SQL injection. These hands-on workshops will focus on key issues relevant to security professionals:

• The importance of web application security—today’s most significant online threat
• The most common web application attacks—Cross Site Scripting and SQL injection—how they occur, and what can be done to prevent them
• Manual versus automated approaches for scanning and identifying web application vulnerabilities
• Best practices for fixing vulnerabilities once they have been identified
• Understanding how AppScan 7.0 can help organizations automate more of the security scanning and related activities they are doing manually today

Attendees are eligible for three CISSP credits. These co-hosted workshops are limited to registered attendees and will occur at the following locations and dates:

To register for these workshops visit: http://www.watchfire.com/hacking/

About Denim Group

Denim Group is a recognized leader in IT consultancy and specializes in custom application development, integration and security. The Company provides application security auditing and secure development services for public, private and government sectors. Denim Group also offers training for internal developers and security auditors. For more information visit http://www.denimgroup.com.

About FishNet Security

FishNet Security is the nation’s most respected security solutions provider with expertise in information security strategy, continuous risk and application assessment, planning, implementation, management, training and support—enabling businesses to meet their unique security needs. Since 1996, FishNet has offered information security services and products to global enterprises, government agencies, and small-medium sized businesses. For more information about FishNet Security, visit www.fishnetsecurity.com.

About INS

INS is a leading global provider of business-driven information technology consulting and software solutions. For more than a decade, we’ve been helping organizations effectively use technology to achieve strategic business goals. Our unique solution portfolio enables our customers to reduce costs, increase flexibility, strengthen security, ensure compliance and improve efficiency.

We apply our structured methodologies, strategic alliances and diverse industry experience to deliver in-depth analyses and implement custom solutions aimed at driving business growth. Our consultants hold over 1,100 certifications in 96 categories and our KnowledgeNet database gives them access to over 15 years worth of intellectual property, solutions and proven techniques in an easily-searchable format. Our customers include global enterprises and service providers in all major industries, including telecommunications, financial services, retail, pharmaceutical/healthcare, manufacturing, government and travel and transportation.

For additional information, visit www.ins.com or contact INS at 1-888-767-2788 in the U.S., 44 (0) 1628 503000 in Europe, 65 6549 7188 Asia, or 1-408-330-2700 worldwide.

About MTS Allstream Inc.

MTS Allstream Inc. is one of Canada's leading national communication solutions providers, delivering innovative products and services through its Consumer Markets and Enterprise Solutions divisions. Our Consumer Markets division serves small business customers nationally and residential customers in Manitoba with a full suite of wireline voice, high-speed Internet and data, next generation wireless, digital television, security and alarm monitoring services. Our Enterprise Solutions division provides national business customers with a world-class portfolio of IP-based connectivity, managed network services, and professional services. MTS Allstream's extensive national broadband fibre optic network spans more than 24,300 kilometres, and provides international connections through strategic partnerships and interconnection agreements with other international service providers. MTS Allstream is a subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. whose common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). For more information, visit: www.mtsallstream.com.

About Watchfire

Watchfire is the leading provider of web application security software and the only company to offer an end-to-end solution including intelligent fix recommendations to evaluate, understand and resolve issues. More than 800 enterprises and government agencies, including AXA Financial, SunTrust, HSBC, Vodafone, Veterans Affairs and Dell rely on Watchfire to identify, report and help remediate security vulnerabilities. Watchfire has been the recipient of several industry honors including the HP/IAPP Privacy Innovation Award, finalist in five categories for the pending 2007 SC Magazine Awards, Computerworld’s Innovative Technology Award, finalist for the pending Dr. Dobb's Jolt Product Excellence Awards, and “Recommended” rating by Computer Reseller News. For two years in a row, Watchfire has been named by IDC as the worldwide market share leader in web application vulnerability assessment software. Watchfire's partners include IBM Global Services, Fortify, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sapient, Microsoft, Interwoven, EMC Documentum and Mercury. Watchfire is headquartered in Waltham, MA. For more information, visit www.watchfire.com.