Web Application Security: Automated Scanning Versus Manual Penetration Testing

There are many ways to uncover Web application vulnerabilities. This white paper examines a few of these vulnerability detection methods – comparing and contrasting manual penetration testing with automated scanning tools. What you’ll discover is that neither of these methods are an exhaustive method for identifying Web application vulnerabilities.

You’ll also learn how IBM, as the marketplace leader in Web application vulnerability assessment software, uses Rational Web security solutions to help your organization build security into applications destined for online deployment.