BURLINGTON, Mass. – November 10, 2011 – Veracode, Inc., provider of the world’s only independent, cloud-based application risk management platform, today announced details of its most recent infographic, “Google vs. Facebook on Privacy and Security.” Whether social networks are accessed for games, video and photos, or just to re-connect with old friends, users should be more aware of how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is protected. This infographic examines how Google and Facebook stack up against each other when it comes to handling privacy and security concerns.
The launch of Google+ signaled greater competition with Facebook in areas such as email, instant messaging, games and calendars, while some compliance and policy questions remain about how Google data will be managed and protected. Meanwhile, Facebook has been under a microscope, particularly in recent weeks, with much hype and speculation surrounding its potential November 5 cyber attack, which never materialized, and the announcement of several upcoming features aimed at improving security and privacy, specifically Trusted Friends and App Passwords.
In this infographic, Veracode includes a security checklist to help users determine for themselves if these networks can be trusted with their data. Users should consider features such as the ability to add a mobile number for added account security and the availability of two-factor authentication, suspicious activity alerts and password creation tips. The image also features a privacy checklist that compares functionality such as allowing companion sites to share info; blocking individuals from seeing a post; stopping tracking after logout; or scanning content for keywords.
“Maintaining high standards for security and privacy across social networks has been a growing area of concern, one that our research team has been tracking closely. Today, with more than 322 million unique visitors between Facebook and Google, a tremendous number of users blindly trust these companies to protect their personal data,” said Connie Stack, vice president of corporate marketing, Veracode. “Veracode will continue to examine the steps these sites should be taking to protect users, but ultimately it’s up to the users themselves to determine where they feel more comfortable sharing information, with the least risk.”
“Created in conjunction with Measured SEM and NowSourcing, the “Facebook vs. Google” infographic is available for download from the Veracode site: http://www.veracode.com/resources/facebook-google-privacy-security. Interested parties have permission to embed and share the infographic on their websites or blogs with attribution.
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Veracode is the world’s leader in cloud-based application risk management. With patented binary code analysis, dynamic Web assessments and developer e-learning, Veracode SecurityReview® is the most accurate and cost-effective way to independently verify application security in both internally developed applications and third-party software without requiring source code or expensive tools. Veracode provides the most simple, complete way to implement security best practices, reduce operational cost and comply with internal security policies or external standards such as OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25 and PCI. Veracode works with global organizations across multiple vertical industries including Barclays PLC, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), Computershare and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). For more information, visit www.veracode.com, follow on Twitter: @Veracode or read the ZeroDay Labs blog.
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