I was pleased to read of the launch of a Web 2.0 security forum in Computing (Web 2.0 security forum launches), as our view has been that more and more companies are adopting Web 2.0 technologies without implementing sufficient security policies and practices.

Web 2.0 within the workplace is not a fad that is going to disappear; the technology and applications make a whole new mode of working possible that will lead to increased productivity and profitability. However, it will be necessary for businesses to face up to the accompanying security issues to reap the benefits Web 2.0 promises.

Businesses need to educate staff on best practice and their individual responsibility in helping secure new web applications.

IT departments must also take responsibility for the security below this surface level, which involves keeping a close eye on the network and bandwidth rhythms and professionally auditing applications.
Organisations that work to raise awareness of these issues can only help the overall progress of new, powerful applications in the enterprise, as secure best practice here will enable whole new ways of working.

Simon Haighton-Williams
Web Technology Group