A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, and Imperva
In recent years, the sophistication of bot attacks has grown significantly, making them harder to detect and defend against. Organizations across industries need to take steps to safeguard themselves against these attacks to protect their valuable data and customers' sensitive information.
One key step in protecting against bot attacks is implementing an API security strategy. Bots often target APIs to gain access to login credentials or other sensitive data. Organizations should implement multi-factor authentication, rate limiting, and IP blocking to protect against account takeover and business logic attacks. Regular API testing can also identify and address security gaps before they can be exploited.
Another important consideration is to adopt a layered security strategy that includes firewalls, intrusion detection, and endpoint security tools. Next-generation firewalls can identify and block bot traffic based on its behavior, while intrusion detection solutions can identify and stop attacks in real-time. Endpoint security tools, including antivirus and anti-malware solutions, are also vital to detect and prevent bot attacks from penetrating an organization from within.
In addition, organizations can look to protect themselves against the impacts of bot attacks by embracing AI technologies. AI can be used to identify anomalies in network traffic, which is a key indicator of bot activity, and flag them for further investigation. It can also be used to identify patterns in the way attacks are executed, allowing organizations to better understand how to counteract them.
Organizations must be prepared and have a plan in place to prevent damage from bot attacks. By adopting a layered security approach, utilizing effective technologies, and implementing best practices, businesses can mitigate the impacts of bot-related attacks and help safeguard the bottom line against serious financial losses.
Want to learn more about the future of bot attacks and how to better prepare yourself in defending against them? Listen to the ITSPmagazine podcast episode with hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli along with guest Karl Triebes, where they cover the above topics and more in detail.
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Guest
Karl Triebes, SVP and General Manager, Application Security at Imperva [@Imperva]
On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/karltriebes/
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Triebes
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