Next-Gen IE, Firefox Bolster Security

<a href="http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9887479-7.html">CNET</a>

Jim Manico, OWASP Global Board Member

March 6, 2008

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The next versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox will offer better protection against malware, its makers say.Microsoft's IE 8, available in beta, improves upon its Safety Filter feature that, in addition to already blocking known phishing sites, now also safeguards against sites known to contain malicious software that could harm users? computers or steal their information.

Mozilla's Firefox 3, also in beta, warns users when they arrive at sites that are known to install viruses, spyware, trojans or other malware, according to the company.

Browsers with better security is good news for SMBs, many of which don't have the manpower or budget to properly protect their businesses from hackers. To wit, according to the Small Business Technology Institute, one in five small companies has inadequate malware protection, the majority have no security policies, and many create a response plan only after disaster strikes.CNET

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Jim Manico

OWASP Global Board Member

Jim Manico is a Global Board Member for the OWASP foundation where he helps drive the strategic vision for the organization. OWASP's mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks. OWASP's AppSecUSA<https://2015.appsecusa.org/c/> conferences represent the nonprofit's largest outreach efforts to advance its mission of spreading security knowledge, for more information and to register, see here<https://2015.appsecusa.org/c/?page_id=534>. Jim is also the founder of Manicode Security where he trains software developers on secure coding and security engineering. He has a 18 year history building software as a developer and architect. Jim is a frequent speaker on secure software practices and is a member of the JavaOne rockstar speaker community. He is the author of Iron-Clad Java: Building Secure Web Applications<http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Clad-Java-Building-Secure-Applications/dp/0071835881> from McGraw-Hill and founder of Brakeman Pro. Investor/Advisor for Signal Sciences.

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