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Source: ict World - Posted by Bill Keys   
Host Security " An increasing number of malware attacks are exploiting software application vulnerabilities." In software development is security a after thought when designing and writing a application? Patching a program after it's release is also just as import as to writing secure code. However, I believe that software developers depends on patching their software too much. In market of making software, vendors need to get the software out the door as fast as possible. So what is the balance between speed of deployment and writing secure code?

An increasing number of malware attacks are exploiting software application vulnerabilities. Every day new threats, exploitation techniques and vulnerability classes are uncovered, and, with the media focusing on cyberthreats and how they affect world events, such as terrorism and crime rings, there is a more intense focus on application security than ever before.

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