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Security Innovation's Expert Security Team
Delivers Real-Time Security Training to Some of the Top Names in the
Software Industry
Microsoft, Symantec, VeriTest, IBM
Global Services, Aladdin, SAIC, Harris Corporation and Various
People From U.S. Government Agencies Among Attendees
MELBOURNE, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Innovation, experts in application security, shows again why they are the experts of choice when it comes to software security by earning stellar marks on their security training from software developers, testers and managers from some of the top names in the industry. The five-day hands-on training described and showed the techniques and methodologies that Security Innovation uses itself to find severe security defects in well-known applications. Participants learned of new techniques and left with practical tools that can be applied immediately to their software development process.
"We are coming away from here with a broader perspective and a bunch of roads to take. We left with the ability to ask ourselves the right questions regarding security testing," said Ariel Kirsman of Microsoft Corporation.
Security Innovation's security experts stressed to software developers the need to design against known attacks and vulnerabilities, as well as the importance of designing software that has smaller "attack surfaces." "I think anyone that develops, tests, or designs software should take the course. It shows things from the hacker's point of view. Using real-world methodology, not mocked-up concepts, I was amazed and impressed how quickly and easily we found exploits in current, popular software in real time," said Joe Farro, Software Test Engineer at Microsoft.
Regulatory pressures, litigation, consumer demands, and cost of failed systems due to security breaches have made security a pressing business concern at all levels of most organizations. Ed Adams, CEO of Security Innovation, is well aware of the challenges that companies face and his company is prepared to service the market where this is a threat. "I expect to see continued investment in software security from companies such as those that attended our training. Software has become the platform on which society relies to conduct its day-to-day business and personal affairs. It is expected to be secure, but routinely, it is not. The vendors that produce it must continue to make vulnerability and security a top priority," said Adams.
Roger Wood, Senior Product Manager at Aladdin Knowledge Systems, agrees that security is vital and that Security Innovation is ready and able to stand and deliver. "Committed to delivering high-quality security and licensing solutions to our customers, Aladdin realizes the need to be conscientious of malicious users who attempt to break even the most advanced protection mechanisms. Security Innovation's professional staff provided a helpful, high level of expertise through extensive training," Wood stated.
About Security Innovation
Security Innovation, Inc. is the leader in application security
testing. Using innovative methodology and proprietary technology,
Security Innovation has been identifying application security risks
for top software vendors and U.S. Government agencies since its
inception. Security Innovation was founded by a recognized authority
in software security and is managed by seasoned software industry
veterans and a team of highly dedicated experts that came from
companies like Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Harris Corporation, and
IBM. More than 60% of the company's staff holds advanced degrees in
computer science, and 30% are at the PhD level. The company has
published several software security books, including the
best-selling "How to Break Software Security" and hundreds of
industry journal articles. The company is headquartered in
Melbourne, FL and has offices in Boston, MA and Bozeman, MT. For
more information about Security Innovation, visit
www.securityinnovation.com or call 321-308-0557.
Source: Security Innovation
CONTACT: Edward Adams, Security Innovation, +1-781-354-0342, or eadams@sisecure.com
Web site:
http://www.securityinnovation.com
