J2EE: Interesting redbooks

This one centres around patterns for self service applications. Seems quite relevant. Not read it yet myself, would welcome comments - view here.

The second redbook concerns WebSphere security on Z/OS platform - of particular interest to myself. View here.

SECURITY: Microsofts latest JPEG flaw is rather worrying

Made all the more worrying by how readily a proof of concept exploit has appeared. Better get patched up people! Netcrafts article is very interesting.

SECURITY: IBM RACF resources

You'll need FTP access to view the presentations here.