Both Flash and Ajax contain known potential security holes. Nevertheless, developers rely on them for building an interactive Web presence. IBM has added AppScan to its Rational tools line to in a bid to cope with new vulnerabilities.

Rational AppScan can both scan and continuously monitor interactive Web applications and SOA services built as Web services to spot potential exposures.

AppScan not only identifies where a vulnerability occurs and sends alerts, but also produces reports on the nature of a vulnerability and how it might be remedied. The product stems from IBM’s July 2007 acquisition of Watchfire, producer of a Web site security and compliance system.  Read on.

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