Top Web 2.0 Security Vulnerabilities Unveiled

The Secure Enterprise 2.0 Forum issued a report revealing the top Web 2.0 security threats for business. The report highlights threats that are specific to Web 2.0 technologies, as well as “older” threats, such as wide-spread content sharing, community participation, and viral distribution of applications, widgets, and content.  “Companies are looking to incorporate popular Web 2.0 tools and services into their business toolbox, whether for marketing, brand awareness, customer service or streamlining business processes. Yet, many organizations are simply unaware of the risks and security challenges inherent in Web 2.0 technologies,” said David Lavenda, Secure Enterprise 2.0 Forum Member and VP Marketing and Product Strategy at WorkLight. “Blocking these technologies is simply not a solution. Today, most companies understand that. Instead, businesses need to look for ways to take advantage of these essentially free tools, while protecting corporate assets, and customer identity and personal information.”  [RJ]