Security & Privacy
Application firewalls
25 Feb 2002
As companies secure their physical networks with firewalls and strict security policies, hackers are turning to easier targets. Web facing applications often have security holes that can crash servers, allow access to customer information, or allow fraudulent ecommerce transactions.
InformationWeek takes a look at some new security devices in Hackers Sneak Through Open Doors In Applications. These tools can protect applications from a variety or attacks by analyzing Web traffic looking for evidence of a hacker.