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You may know some of the basics, but you have underestimated the depth and breadth of the application security crisis. If you are responsible for a business application or a business unit that uses applications to serve its needs, you could be at risk. Take some time to review the correct answers to see just how costly insecure applications can be.
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You hit that one out of the park, or at least into the bleachers. You understand just how big the application security problem is. Chances are you have first hand experience of the pain and expense that resolving security vulnerabilities in applications entails. Take some time to review all the correct answers to see just how close to perfect you are.
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IT Exam: Application Security

As businesses deliver more powerful applications to users, employees and clients over the internet, they expose highly valued information and transactions to attack by adversaries. Rather than hacking the infrastructure, the bad guys have learned that the fast way to their target is the application. GTP has been helping clients secure their applications for many years now, saving them time and money in the process. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of application security.


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1. Penetration testing is the best way to identify application security vulnerabilities.
  • True
  • False
2. How common are application flaws?
  • 1 per 100,000 lines of source code
  • 12 per 100,000 lines of source code
  • 120 per 100,000 lines of source code
  • 1200 per 100,000 lines of source code
3. What is the most common flaw that leads to application insecurity?
  • Cross-Site Scripting
  • Weak Authorization Techniques
  • Unvalidated Input
  • Poor Session Management
4. With the protection of an application firewall, a business does not need to be concerned about code security.
  • True
  • False
5. How much does flawed software cost the U.S. economy each year?
  • $15 Billion
  • $30 Billion
  • $45 Billion
  • $60 Billion