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IT security and the no good, very bad web app nightmare
What makes some security experts nervous about such acquisitions is the uncertainty about product development.
In the case of both SPI's and Watchfire's acquisitions, their products might only be available through the network products of their new owners. "It looks like there is no intention to return these products to the same market," said Core Security's Alex Horan.
The growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications is creating new worries about network security for IT managers and program users alike. One of the biggest concerns is the lack of attention by some product developers and the users themselves to regularly scan their computer systems for holes.
