In the digital age, web apps are vital for global communication and commerce, necessitating robust security measures. This study delves into Automated Web Application Penetration Testing (AWAPT) tools, assessing their effectiveness against the complexities of modern web technologies. It highlights the critical need for a nuanced analysis of these tools, considering their adaptability, accuracy, coverage, ease of use, and flexibility. The aim is to offer practical advice for selecting appropriate tools for diverse web applications, addressing the increasing cyber threats and reliance on web apps. The paper identifies a gap in aligning current tools with advanced web technologies and the lack of comprehensive evaluations, posing risks to web app security. It calls for future research on evolving technologies, tool effectiveness, and advanced techniques like AI to enhance tool robustness against new threats. The study's comparative analysis seeks to benchmark tool performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses to improve their effectiveness in securing web applications against modern challenges.
This paper explores the deployment of digital voting systems in democracies, focusing on blockchain technology as a solution to security, integrity, and public trust challenges. It delves into blockchain's fundamentals, its integration into e-voting systems, technical attributes, societal impacts, regulatory compliance, and a proof of concept. By analyzing blockchain's ability to protect against electoral fraud and manipulation through security techniques like cryptography, the study highlights its potential to ensure secure, transparent elections. The research includes an in-depth examination of societal acceptance, technical solutions, and legal frameworks based on European experiences, proposing a system architecture that ensures voter anonymity and vote integrity. The development of a blockchain-based prototype illustrates the feasibility of such systems. This comprehensive analysis offers insights into technical and societal considerations for digital voting, suggesting blockchain technology as a revolutionary tool for enhancing democratic participation and governance.
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