Application Security, Inc. Founder and CTO Presents Best Practices for Securing Databases

September 21, 2006; 08:51 AM
Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc) (http://www.appsecinc.com) announced that founder and CTO Aaron Newman will team with Computerworld to present a webcast designed to help organizations combat the theft of customer records, financial and health records and other sensitive information contained within databases.

Among the world's foremost information security experts, Mr. Newman literally wrote the book on database security -- co-authoring the "Oracle Security Handbook." He also pioneered the database vulnerability assessment market by co-founding DbSecure (acquired by Internet Security Systems) prior to developing the proprietary technology central to AppSecInc's solution set.

During the webcast, Mr. Newman will address several of the most overlooked aspects on database security, while providing guidelines and best practices for securing databases against unauthorized access. Describing in detail the broad range of methods used by hackers to invade enterprise databases, he will also define the essential steps that IT managers must take in securely installing and configuring databases against malicious breaches.

    Participants will learn:
    * Examples of database attack scenarios: privilege escalation, password
      brute-forcing, SQL injection and buffer overflow
    * Why perimeter security is not adequate for protecting databases
    * Tips on web applications development to ensure secure database access
    * How to combat database attacks: recommendations on vulnerability
      assessment, intrusion protection and encryption

    WHAT:   "Anatomy of a Database Attack"
    WHO:    Aaron Newman, Founder and CTO, Application Security, Inc.
    WHEN:   Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. EST
    WHERE:  Please visit http://www.appsecinc.com/news/casts/index.shtml
            to register for this free web event

Members of the media and market research communities interested in discussing best practices for database security with AppSecInc company executives are invited to contact Christine Meyers, ([email protected], 781-687-1034) or Nicholas Harris at CHEN PR ([email protected], 781-672- 3138).

About Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc)

AppSecInc is the leading provider of application security solutions for the enterprise. AppSecInc's products -- the industry's only complete vulnerability management solution for the application tier -- proactively secure database applications at more than 600 organizations around the world. By securing data at its source, we enable organizations to more confidently extend their business with customers, partners and suppliers while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Our security experts, combined with our strong support team, deliver up-to-date application safeguards that minimize risk and eliminate its impact on business.

Please contact us at 1-866-927-7732 to learn more, or visit us on the web at http://www.appsecinc.com.