The Ultimate Guide To The OWASP 21 Top Automated Threats and Security Capabilities To Stop Them
There are good bots that help online businesses improve search engine rankings and provide a better customer experience. Then there are malicious bots that have evolved their evasion techniques to the extent traditional security solutions such as web application firewall (WAF) and CAPTCHAs are rendered ineffective in detecting them. From web scraping and bypassing CAPTCHA challenges to engaging in nefarious activities like spamming, account takeover, credential stuffing, sniping and carding, automated bots are the most preferred tool used by ...more
Overcoming Staff and Skill Shortages in Application Protection
Cybersecurity staff and skill shortages affect organizations worldwide, and nearly no company is immune to their effects. This is particularly a problem when it comes to application protection. While finding and retaining trained cybersecurity experts will likely remain a challenge in the years ahead, there are a number of key measures that organizations can begin taking today. These will go a long way in alleviating the impact of these staff shortages, and help organizations improve the quality of their web application protection programs. ...more
Combating Encrypted Web DDoS Threats
Web DDoS attacks have escalated to unprecedented levels, with attackers generating millions of requests per second, overwhelming web service infrastructures. Utilizing anonymous proxy networks and infecting a vast number of cloud and endpoint resources, malicious actors can launch powerful DDoS campaigns that impact even the most extensive web service cloud infrastructure. Countering these high-volume application-based DDoS attacks is crucial. Organizations should consider a protection strategy designed to detect and mitigate threats at the ...more
The CISO’s Guide to Beating Web DDoS Attacks
The past few years have seen an unparalleled rise in DDoS attack activity. DDoS attacks have grown in frequency, size, and sophistication, and the audacity of attackers seems only to be growing. In particular, web DDoS attacks have emerged as a particularly devastating threat to organizations across every vertical and geography. A new generation of attack tools is enabling attackers to launch new and disruptive Web DDoS Tsunami attacks with ease. As a result, organizations are faced with the urgent need to enhance their defenses against these ...more
Challenges in Application Security (And Why Your On-Prem WAF is No Longer Enough)
Applications are at the core of most organizations, responsible for internal-, partner- and customer-facing business. It’s crucial that these organizations understand the importance of their protection, as the application threat landscape is changing with more frequent, sophisticated and intense attack vectors. At the same time, application development and deployment are evolving to a point where traditional web application firewall (WAF) solutions are no longer effective, requiring a completely different approach to application protection. ...moreFeed de notícias