Fortify2215 Bridgepointe Pkwy
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Warning from Fortify focuses on the proliferation of smartphone applications and the need for secure code development practices to be applied to them to prevent serious data security vulnerabilities from arising |
12 March 2010 |
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Fortify has been through a joint development activity with HP resulting in hybrid security analysis technology for web applications |
24 February 2010 |
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Fortify is backing calls from the SANS Institute and Mitre Group for software developers to implement code development measures which are more secure thereby driving more responsibility for secure code to the suppliers |
18 February 2010 |
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Internet revelations of GPS wireless positions indicate a flaw in code that has been exploited and needs avoiding with more careful code auditing, according to Fortify |
25 January 2010 |
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Fortify Software is warning of the potential risks from application specific devices where software and operating system modifications are relatively easy leading to vulnerabilities |
06 January 2010 |
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With the major release of open source cloud computing security applications from Sun Microsystems, Fortify is warning users of any open source code to do extensive code testing to uncover vulnerabilities before use |
24 December 2009 |
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Fortify assists parking provider Parkeon with securing their electronic payment systems against vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with payment card standards |
11 December 2009 |
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Fortify on Demand is a software-as-a-service security product offering application testing, vulnerability assessment and remediation |
10 December 2009 |
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The product activation system of Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS has been cracked, a problem which Fortify says is no surprise due to the complexity of code auditing operating system software |
18 November 2009 |
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Fortify is unsurprised by recent report that Windows 7 is highly vulnerable to viruses and is an example of a clear code auditing regime for software developers |
06 November 2009 |
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Richard Kirk of Fortify Software dispels four of the key myths that surround corporate data security |
27 October 2009 |
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Fortify is calling for changes to the proposed new standard concerning WD-enabled WiFi Devices to prevent a potentially serious vulnerability |
21 October 2009 |
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Parkeon has chosen Fortify to examine the security of its IT systems to enable it to gain compliance with Payment Card Industry regulations next month |
25 September 2009 |
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Hacker’s revelation that RBS Worldpay web portals are open to vulnerabilities doesn’t surprise Fortify who recommend code auditing as a preventive measure |
16 September 2009 |
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The recent high profile hack of a toll-free PBX in North Carolina illustrates the need for code auditing to close system back doors |
03 September 2009 |
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Poor application code testing on web application causes online booking losses at Intercontinental hotels according to Fortify |
19 August 2009 |
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Hackers identify XSS flaw on Ministry of Defence site, highlighting continued vulnerabilities due to cross site scripting |
14 August 2009 |
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Fortify points out the flaw in the argument of Google’s Engineering Director since application vulnerabilities mean OS improvements alone can’t eradicate viruses |
24 July 2009 |
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Fortify Software registers a record quarter for earnings with existing enterprise vulnerability management products enhanced by new SaaS offering |
23 July 2009 |
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As processing capabilities of SmartPhones increases, so does their viability as a target for malware writers with Fortify predicting more serious problems to come |
22 July 2009 |
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In-house developed code on web-sites tend to be more vulnerable to attack which could have been the case with Parcelforce according to Fortify |
23 June 2009 |
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Fortify has entered a joint program with HP on business risk reduction through application lifecycle security |
16 June 2009 |
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Fortify reports that extensive code auditing could have prevented the recent spate of data-sniffing that has taken place in Eastern Europe for extracting cardholder data |
09 June 2009 |
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Nearly three quarters of IT professionals believe their companies are still vulnerable to hacker intrusions |
05 June 2009 |
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Microsoft will be withdrawing it’s security patch support of the popular Office 2000 product from mid July this year |
02 June 2009 |
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New applications to run under Windows XP will require stringent code auditing as Microsoft reduces support levels for the most popular version of its operating system |
25 May 2009 |
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Fortify comments on the possible causes for Atlanta data breach where customer was able to view on-line credit card statements of 120 users |
18 May 2009 |
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Fortify comments on the recent “ironic” hack of movie licensing site with link to illegal file sharing site |
11 May 2009 |
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High profile Facebook hack serves as a reminder of the need for code auditing to prevent user content from being manipulated |
27 April 2009 |
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With improved code auditing and security processing during software development, applications such as those found on Twitter would be less vulnerable according to Fortify |
15 April 2009 |
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Gartner forecast for levels of e-mail software as a service models not consistent with the security protection levels available according to Fortify |
09 April 2009 |
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Fortify releases enhancements to Fortify 360 as well as branching into the hosted security services market with Vendor Security Management |
06 April 2009 |
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Analysis and audit of custom code an essential element of protecting utility networks from being hacked according to Fortify |
31 March 2009 |
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A new report from Fortify's Security Research Group provides a guide to cryptographic algorithms - detailing which ones to use, which ones not to use and when it is appropriate to use them. |
19 March 2009 |
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Cigital and Fortify join forces to develop enterprise software security benchmarking program |
10 March 2009 |
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Fortify is predicting a 33% increase in payment fraud crime during 2009 with as many as 1 in 3 people likely to be affected |
26 February 2009 |
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Gartner recognises Fortify Software in the area of Static Application Security Testing |
13 February 2009 |
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Public sector organisations need to think carefully about the security implications before opting for open source solutions according to Fortify |
06 February 2009 |
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Mistakes made by IT security personnel or those with modify access to databases can cause chaos as proven by the recent 55 minute outage at Google |
04 February 2009 |
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Fortify speculates on the cause of the data breach of the Heartland Payment System and looks at how it could have been caused by a rogue employee or by a direct external attack on the system |
23 January 2009 |
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Final quarter bookings increase 80% over previous year due to increased diligence in IT security regardless of crisis conditions |
22 January 2009 |
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Hackers from the middle East are increasing their activities in the wake of the crisis existing between Israel and Palestine |
07 January 2009 |
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Fortify issues warnings against downloading Windows 7 pirate copies after discovering poor build level and significant security flaws |
05 January 2009 |
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Recent US hack on PBX results in $52000 phone bill presenting a timely reminder for protection of vulnerable systems |
24 December 2008 |
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Fortify attempts to raise corporate awareness of the vulnerability of voice-over-IP based private branch exchanges to attacks by hackers |
10 December 2008 |
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Application security leadership recognition for Fortify software received in Bloor Research market update report |
03 December 2008 |
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Fortify Software’s European Director, Richard Kirk explains the art of providing management justifications for changes that may need to be made to keep ahead of the game. |
12 November 2008 |
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Fortify and Wipro join forces to establish centre for assuring software security throughout the world |
28 October 2008 |
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Rob Rachwald of Fortify Software examines the extent of corporate software crime and methods of bolstering protection against it |
27 October 2008 |
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Fortify assists voters in choosing the most reliable and secure voting methods in report on voting in the American Presidential elections |
16 October 2008 |
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Advances in development of secure software in Microsoft team results in a fall from the top of IBM’s reported security incident chart for the world’s largest software vendor |
29 September 2008 |
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Whilst welcoming IBM into the market of static analysis, Fortify believes that the most comprehensive protection comes from a more dynamic approach |
26 September 2008 |
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Crackers’ discussion of Adobe Clickjacking problem suspended in effort to enable time for vendor response |
24 September 2008 |
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University students and researchers to benefit from freely available software from Fortify for building secure code |
16 September 2008 |
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Large number of VMWare patches released this week an indication of the increased level of interest shown in virtual environments by the hacker community |
08 September 2008 |
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Double the orders for 2007 drive outstanding growth for Fortify, consolidating its position in the market of Business Assurance software |
04 August 2008 |
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Protection extended for Fortify 360 customers as vulnerabilities in web services and SOA configurations are now revealed by the software |
29 July 2008 |
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Continual discovery and rectification of flaws in applications illustrates the need for pro-active protection against IT threats |
11 July 2008 |
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Active Server Page users are being warned by Fortify of vulnerability which can result in SQL injection attacks |
07 July 2008 |
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Vulnerabilities for Payment Card Industry compliance identified by Fortify 360 enabling problem remediation for users |
25 June 2008 |
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Report on the complexity of enterprise software reveals an increased possibility of security flaws being present causing risk for inadequately protected businesses |
24 June 2008 |
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Fortify is calling on the IT security industry to make a consolidated attack on cross site scripting flaws before the problem becomes unmanageable |
12 June 2008 |
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Systematic vulnerability in web security could affect all web authorisation security applications |
09 June 2008 |
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Cryptographic key vulnerability in Debian and Ubuntu Linux operating systems represents serious security flaw |
20 May 2008 |
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Fortify warns of the need for protection against malicious web site attacks that can compromise applications and expose sensitive data. |
02 May 2008 |
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The US State of Oklahoma has been the victim of SQL injection vulnerability allowing thousands of its resident’s data to become exposed. |
18 April 2008 |
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SC Magazine readers select SCA 5.0 from Fortify as the best product for developing secure code. |
15 April 2008 |
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Outsourcing decisions frequently overlook the requirement to build strong security into application code according to survey by Fortify. |
08 April 2008 |
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Server code vulnerability likely to have allowed unauthorised access to card-holder data in US supermarket breach according to Fortify. |
02 April 2008 |
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Fortify Software, the application vulnerability specialist, says that companies may soon find their PBX computerised telephone switchboards being hit by a new wave of security flaws. |
20 March 2008 |
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Freely available hacking software leads to series of hack attacks on social networking sites causing problems across the whole of the web community. |
29 February 2008 |
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Fortify Software continues to believe in the safety of internet banking provided that sufficient security software is installed and kept up to date. |
29 February 2008 |
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Richard Kirk of Fortify Software gives an overview of cyber crime and how the obsolete image of hackers must be replaced by serious criminals who need to be fought using the latest security tools. |
21 February 2008 |
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Browser vulnerability shared between Mozilla and Opera gives Mozilla the advantage as it issues a patch without disclosing the problem to Opera with enough time for them to issue a similar fix. |
21 February 2008 |
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Internal hacking in Swedish financial institute highlights the need for software controls to detect cases of employee based security attacks. |
05 February 2008 |
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Fortify is offering free copies of SCA 5.0 to secure electronic voting machines in the forthcoming US elections. |
04 February 2008 |
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European E-commerce business presents podcast on securing web applications with high transaction rates against hacking threats. |
01 February 2008 |
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E-mail service sign up technology compromise has allowed spammers to sign up for Yahoo, Google and Hotmail accounts generating a surge in spam from these domains warns Fortify. |
24 January 2008 |
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The New Face of Cybercrime highlights the current state of criminality using computers with responses from the security industry and can be seen at previews hosted by Fortify in the UK and USA. |
09 January 2008 |
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Chinese malware site picks up re-routes from Computer Associates web site causing embarrassment for the US computer giant. |
08 January 2008 |
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Hackers find ways of exploiting weak software that gets around the perimeter defences supplied by most firewalls and anti-virus software. |
04 December 2007 |
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Increased online spending in the Christmas season provides ripe opportunities for cyber criminals and thus demanding extra caution from users. |
23 November 2007 |
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Retails can now address crucial payment card industry compliance issues with the use of Fortify’s SCA and Defender products. |
28 June 2007 |
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Fortify comments on Government easing of Payment Card Industry requirements as deadline approaches. |
28 June 2007 |
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Rulepack now includes comprehensive protection against computer threats by counteracting the latest hacking threats. |
14 May 2007 |
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