The SOA Network Security Fallacy

With Roberto Medrano, EVP of SOA Software

"Because Web Services communicate on a logical basis, rather than a physical one, there is an erroneous view that the network “doesn’t matter” in an SOA.  The complete opposite is actually the case.  Because of the openness and unpredictability of SOA, and its reliance on public networks to carry critical procedure calls and data amongst heterogeneous applications, network security in an SOA is of paramount importance.  In this presentation, Roberto Medrano, a noted network security expert, will discuss the critical role of SOA governance in mitigating SOA network security risks, including:

     - The role of policy enforcement in preventing SOA network attacks

     - The interplay between identity management and network security in preventing unauthorized access to Web Services

     - The need to “close the loop” between policy definition, policy enforcement and audit to assure a high level of SOA network security

Roberto Medrano, EVP of Marketing at SOA Software, has been an active member on President Bush's National Security Advisory Committee, National Cyber Security Summit, and The White House National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. Prior to joining SOA Software, he served as General Manager of Hewlett Packard’s E-Services and Internet Security divisions. He has been an RSA keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist, as well a member of the Founder's circle.

Overcoming the SOA Network Security Fallacy, SOA Software.

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Closed Loop Governance, SOA Software 

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Gary E. Smith
SOA Security Architect - Securing SOA in a Connected World