Web 2.0 Technologies and Social Networking Security Fears in Enterprises

TL;DR

This paper reviews security risks associated with Web 2.0 and social networking in enterprises, highlighting common threats and proposing best practices for risk mitigation.

Contribution

It identifies key security risks in Web 2.0 applications and offers practical guidelines for enterprises to enhance security and privacy.

Findings

Identified common security risks in Web 2.0 platforms

Outlined best practices for risk mitigation

Provided insights into enterprise privacy challenges

Abstract

Web 2.0 systems have drawn the attention of corporation, many of which now seek to adopt Web 2.0 technologies and transfer its benefits to their organizations. However, with the number of different social networking platforms appearing, privacy and security continuously has to be taken into account and looked at from different perspectives. This paper presents the most common security risks faced by the major Web 2.0 applications. Additionally, it introduces the most relevant paths and best practices to avoid these identified security risks in a corporate environment.