Audit Fights Attacks on Users' Sensitive Data

GITEX - Dubai, UAE, 06 October 2004 - Nixu, leading Finnish provider of information security, business integration and network systems for over fifteen years, introduces Web Application Audit, their security solution for attacks on the privacy of clients' input data at GITEX Dubai 2004.

A comprehensive Modular Approach to Web Application Security Assessment that protects users from new and increasing threats such as Cross Site Scripting (CSS), Web Application Audit protects users from attackers who can gain access to passwords, credit card information and on-line banking accounts. "CSS attacks target browsers allowing hackers to access confidential information and even the ability to execute business transactions in the name of the owner," said Oiva Karpinnen, VP Business Development Manager.

He added: "Service providers must remove this vulnerability from their applications by auditing their service to detect and fix potential threats. In Finland, 97% of all banking payments happens electronically and therefore must be protected from such malicious activity." Nixu's banking and other clients include Barclays Bank, UBS, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi Hollandi Bank, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard and Nokia.

Nixu's Web Application Audit is a more extensive adaptation of the Web-based business model which provides corporations with accurate assessment of Web application security.  "Nixu's Audit modifies the test repertoire for each application and utilizes different modules depending on individual application needs.  Users receive a detailed report identifying what has been discovered and what should be done to improve the information security of their Web application," said Jonna S?rs, Nixu Senior Information Security Consultant.

Nixu Experts are on hand at GITEX in the DIC Community Zone to explain how such "phishing" attacks happen and how you can protect yourself from new and more dangerous threats. Nixu's stand is located within the Community Zone in Concourse 2, between Exhibition Halls 7 and 8, at the Dubai World Trade Centre Complex (DWTC).

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Editor's Note
About Nixu:
Founded in 1988, Nixu is an independent information security company that designs, implements, maintains and audits secure networks and systems. It has offices in Helsinki and Oulu, Finland; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai Internet City, United Arab Emirates. Nixu has had a major role in the development of the Finnish and Saudi Arabian Internet services, and has begun building internet infrastructure in Syria. It is the leading data security consultant both in Finland and in the Gulf area. For more information please visit: www.Nixu.com

NIXU Contact:                                                            Press Contact:
Oiva Karppinen                                                           Nadia Jabri / Nivine William
VP Business Development                                             Gambate! Communications
Tel: (+971 4) 391 1531                                               Tel: (+971 4) 391 6424
Email:   oiva.karppinen@nixu.com                                  Email: nivine@gambate.biz

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