Gcore security experts Itamar Eshet and Michal Zalewski recently sat down for a chat with B2B tech influencer and journalist Evan Kirstel about how businesses can best protect their digital assets. In addition to introducing the Gcore WAAP solution, they provided some top insights into the ever-changing world of cybersecurity and cyber threats.
Here, weâre sharing five key takeaways from that session. If you want to dive into the webinar for yourself, check out the recording.
#1 AI is making cybercriminals more sophisticatedâand dangerous
While AI is a huge boon for businesses and an essential aspect of Gcore WAAP, unfortunately, cyberattackers also have access to these innovative new technologies, helping to make their attack methods even more sophisticated, automated, and, therefore, dangerous. The real challenge for businesses is providing robust security to mitigate these attacks while maintaining high performance, availability, and low latency. Nowadays, since the vast majority (83%) of cyberattacks are machine-to-machine, a security solution that can detect these kinds of attacks is vital for fending off attackers.
#2 Ongoing maintenance is a must
One of the biggest challenges for organizations after the initial implementation of a technology solution is ensuring that it remains configured correctly and that the right security policies are consistently in place. Itâs a process, not a one-time activity. Often, people switch off certain features or leave monitoring systems in passive mode because they donât realize their importance. However, itâs crucial that security systems stay up-to-date and are correctly maintained. Businesses need a cybersecurity partner that regularly monitors their system and provides ongoing support as their needs change and grow.
#3 Behavioral analysis helps keep bad bots at bay
Using AI and machine learning, WAAP analyzes the behavior of incoming traffic to detect patterns in suspicious activity. WAAP can go deep into the traffic activity and accurately distinguish between good and bad communications. It keeps a record of IP addresses that have previously participated in untoward and disruptive behavior and marks it accordingly, allocating a particular rating and reputation. Even if an attacker deploys a different attack method, the address will still be flagged as malicious, and the system will be alerted. Therefore, these bad actors can be blocked without affecting the performance and availability of the target companyâs website.
#4 Donât forget about hidden security dangers
Two of the most nefarious attack methods, which have traditionally been more challenging to monitor, are zero-day vulnerability attacks and shadow APIs. Zero-day vulnerability attacks occur when there is a flaw in the system, which is exploited by a hacker before the owner even knows the flaw exists. A shadow API is an API that exists in a companyâs domain, but the company is not aware of it. Therefore, Shadow APIs are unmonitored or unmaintained by a companyâs IT department and, subsequently, left vulnerable to potential attackers.
A service like WAAP collects vast amounts of data and uses machine learning to detect anomalies in traffic and mitigate these attacks. Security insights, such as the attackerâs IP footprint, trigger an alert that something suspicious is happening. Gcore WAAP offers virtual patching and API discovery to keep on top of these types of hidden dangers.
#5 Thereâs no need to sacrifice privacy for security
Businesses operating across multiple regions need to meet numerous sets of regulations to protect their customersâ data privacy. For sensitive industries, additional regulations might apply on top of standard region-wide ones. As a business scales, that can become a real headache. Fortunately, an edge WAAP solution can simplify compliance by automating how and where data is stored globally, whether for everyday cloud data storage or AI apps.
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So there you have it: some food for thought when deciding how to protect your digital resources. The cyber threat landscape may seem scary, but itâs much easier to avert hacking attempts with the right solutions and protection.
There are lots more security insights in the full interview. If youâd like to chat with one of our experts or try WAAP for yourself, get in touch.