Anatomy of a Web Application Attack: Looking Through the Eyes of an Attacker and an Analyst
Anatomy of a Web Application Attack: Looking Through the Eyes of an Attacker and an Analyst
Web applications, particularly those that handle medical and financial information, are a prime vector of attack. But preventing application attacks requires a different approach from that used to protect against classic network attacks. Join SecureWorks and Imperva – leaders in managed Web security services – for a fascinating look at Web application attacks from the perspective of an attacker as well as from that of a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) responsible for defending against them.
Topics of Discussion
Details explaining why attackers are targeting Web applications and the value of sensitive data
Dichotomy of mitigating data-centric and network-centric threats
Demonstration of real-world Web application attacks from an attacker’s perspective
The benefits of a Web Application Firewall
How a Managed Web Application Firewall Solution detects, assesses, responds and reports on a web attack