Mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, enable increasing numbers of employees to work "anywhere, anytime. "The security of enterprise data is a key concern, particularly on mobile devices that are easily lost or stolen. The security risk is further heightened by the proliferation of employee-owned mobile devices in many enterprises. Employees will almost always take the path of least resistance in leveraging mobile devices for business purposes, which may lead to unsafe computing practices. A clearly documented and enforceable mobile security policy is critical to reducing the risk of data loss.

This IDC white paper highlights the growing IT challenge of protecting web applications through software improvements and testing. It explains problems associated with web application insecurity, driving factors encouraging improved web application security, and the means to validate application security.

In this podcast you will hear how the IBM Rational AppScan software suite with a focus on AppScan Enterprise is used across an organization's software development lifecycle to increase visibility and control - helping address the critical challenge of application security.

Developers and security have traditionally been like oil and water. Developers need to meet deadlines and enable new lines of business while security professionals face the state of coding flaws and undiscovered vulnerabilities. Both groups know they should be working together, but it is still the exception rather than the norm.