The Benefits and Security Risks of Web-Based Applications for Business: Trend Report

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This trend report provides security executives and practitioners with an overview of the benefits and security risks of using web-based applications in the workplace. Web-based applications are being used by businesses more and more each year for purposes of improved communication with employees and customers, group collaboration, and marketing and publicity outreach. The benefits of web-based applications for business are many, but so too are the risks associated with them. Data leakage, information manipulation, malware, and authentication security are just a few of the cyber threats discussed in this report. It is critical to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a web-based application in the workplace and plan accordingly to mitigate risk. This report is a valuable resource for any security professional who is considering the adoption of a web-based application for corporate use. Provides security executives and practitioners with an overview of... Executive Summary The Benefits of Web-Based Applications and Current Adoption Rates The Risks of Web-Based Applications in the Workplace Additional Resources