Software Security

An often overlooked aspect of software security is the proper allocation and release of resources. Scarce resources like database connections and file handles, if not properly disposed of after use, can result in memory leaks, resource pool consumption and other conditions that may lead to denial of service vulnerabilities. The C# 2.0 using construct can help to eliminate these conditions.

I hate to pound the drum for cyber security threats on national security again but here is a perfect example of an issue that has been around for more than 6 years and potentially affects countless ap

I am very pleased to hear that the position of Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications has made it to the top of the “importance list” for key replacements.