CRS-MAR12-AppSec

Given web applications are the main entry point for breaches, as found in Verizon’s 2024 DBIR, securing those applications and APIs is more critical than ever. That’s why we'll dive into application security in this edition of the Cyber Risk Series. We’ll discuss the latest web application and API security trends, confront emerging threats, and uncover advanced techniques to stay ahead.

APIs are also increasingly becoming a target for sophisticated attacks, so this series will highlight practical strategies to protect these essential connectors that underpin modern applications. From navigating hybrid and multi-cloud environments to integrating AI and embracing DevSecOps, our discussions will address the real-world challenges of modern application security while emphasizing the critical role of API security. 

Key topics:

• Emerging Threats and Advanced Attacks on Applications and APIs
• Securing APIs: The Silent Risk
• User Privacy & Compliance: PCI, GDPR, CCPA, and Beyond
• Security in the Software Supply Chain