Rapid7- Securing Web 2.0 and Web Applications 

According to the latest vulnerability alerts, vulnerabilities in web applications outnumber vulnerabilities in Microsoft and all other servers, applications, databases and operating systems by a five-to-one margin.  This means that for every two OS vulnerabilities, there are ten in Web applications.  Combine these vulnerabilities with the phenomenal increase in Web Application development and deployment and the security risk to businesses and consumers is enormous.    

This whitepaper defines Web 2.0 and Web applications, describes different types of Web application vulnerabilities, explains the importance of securing Web Application, and provides solutions for securing these applications.

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About Rapid7:

Rapid7 is the leading provider of Unified Vulnerability Management (UVM) Solutions.  Rapid7 NeXpose UVM provides network, database and web application vulnerability management for enterprise deployments and small to medium businesses.  Since introduced, NeXpose has been sold to corporate enterprises, Global 2000 companies, and government entities, and serves the full range of vertical markets across the U.S. and abroad. In addition, Rapid7 provides compliance products and services for PCI, HIPAA and Sarbanes Oxley.

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