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An Evaluation of Breach Security WebDefend Web Application Firewall Relative to the Payment Card Industry

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Overview This paper discusses the occurrence and causes of data compromises in the Payment Card Industry. Understanding the genesis of the application security requirements of the PCI DSS provides a firm foundation for determining the applicability and effectiveness of the WebDefend application layer firewall. In addition to discussing the impact of the WebDefend product on PCI DSS compliance, a brief discussion of the ways in which WebDefend can help companies meet non-security related business objectives will also be included.

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Publisher	Aegenis Group	File Format	PDF
Date Published	April 2008
Format	White Papers
Topics	Firewalls, Security Management

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