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
Webcast Information
- Original Date: Monday, November 9, 2009
- Time: 9:00 PM eastern
- Duration:30 Min. + Q&A
