SOA Security

SOA security requires innovative application testing

As more enterprises move to a service-oriented architecture (SOA), security must be a chief priority. Because SOA repackages applications as services to be reused, the flaws in each piece of software will also be reused and amplified, becoming a serious security vulnerability for the enterprise. To provide better SOA security, developers must scan each application service for vulnerabilities before incorporating it into the architecture. Many scanning solutions are available for this purpose, but most present significant challenges. Some require the purchase of expensive software or hardware that must also be upgraded frequently to combat evolving threats. Most scan only source code, which is not available when working with reusable binary components. For a competitive enterprise seeking the advantage and agility that service-oriented architecture promises, Veracode has developed an automated, on-demand, application testing solution that is perfect for SOA security.

Veracode delivers on-demand testing for superior SOA security

Founded by secure software experts from @stake, Symantec, Guardent, and Verisign, Veracode is dedicated to providing application security testing that is effective and cost-efficient. Veracode SecurityReview® offers on-demand code analysis and testing, allowing the enterprise to test applications and reusable code as necessary. With Veracode, there is no expensive technology to purchase or maintain. Its ease of use means no consultants need to be hired and no developers need to be pulled away from their primary responsibilities in order to become SOA security experts. Enterprises simply submit code for review to Veracode through an online portal and get results back in 24 to 72 hours. And SecurityReview solves the SOA problem of unavailable source code in reusable binaries by employing static binary analysis. Veracode is the first testing solution to scan code at the binary level—reviewing compiled or "byte" code instead of source code and allowing enterprises to scan 100 percent of any application—not just that portion of a program where the source code is available.

Speed SOA development, increase enterprise security

With Veracode, enterprises can achieve SOA security more easily by scaling code testing as needed, and implement testing into milestones during software development. As an on-demand service, Veracode is easily integrated into the software development process and can test code at multiple points in development. Veracode can serve as a single point of collaboration for disbursed development teams charged with remediating flaws. And SecurityReview's Fix-First Analysis provides a list of fixes prioritized by level of risk and ease of remediation, so developers can optimize their time to ensure greater SOA security.

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