Tag: Cyber Attack

Leveraging Identity Data in Cyber Attack Detection and Response

Research Desk

As organizations break away from traditional network-based security concepts, where zones are delegated “trusted” or “untrusted,” to people-centric security models like Zero Trust, identity is becoming intrinsically linked to security. In fact, identity data can help security teams determine whether users or organizations are being subject to a cyber attack. This whitepaper will outline what and how identity data can be used as an indicator of a cyber attack, as well as ways to respond to incidents using Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.

Akamai Executive Summary: 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls

Research Desk

For the fourth year in a row, Gartner has named Akamai a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant Leader for web application firewalls (WAFs). This important report cites several strengths that we believe are a direct result of our differentiated offerings: Akamai WAFs are built on the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform. This gives us the unmatched visibility and scale to enable accurate, predictive WAF protection for websites, apps, and APIs — whether they’re in the data center or the cloud — anywhere in the world. The full report features evaluations of 10 WAF vendors. Read it now with our compliments.

The Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Akamai Security Products

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How can you meet the challenge to quantify the cost savings and business benefits of Akamai security products? To answer this question, Akamai commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a study in which they interviewed or surveyed 35 Akamai customers to develop both a study and a tool. The study uses the data to show how a composite, global, enterprise-sized organization — with $1.5 billion in revenue — will see almost $6 million in economic benefits over three years. The tool lets you simulate the same study, but with your own inputs. You receive a Total Economic Impact™ report customized for your organization.

Making a DDoS Protection Plan: 8 Best Practices

Research Desk

DDoS attackers launch hundreds of DDoS attacks every day. And when a DDoS attack strikes an organization, panic is common. No one knows why systems and applications are failing, whom to call or what questions to ask. Meanwhile, senior leaders want answers. Planning ahead and being prepared are your best defense against DDoS attacks.

This white paper explores best practices for building and maintaining a DDoS protection plan.

You’ll Learn:

  • What to expect from a DDoS attack
  • How to prepare
  • What to put in a DDoS runbook
  • How to test your plan

State of the Internet / Security: 2020 – A Year in Review

Research Desk

Internet traffic surged in 2020 and criminals took advantage, using their time at home to change the threat landscape forever. There were huge jumps in credential stuffing, web application, DDoS, phishing — just about every type of attack Akamai tracks. DDoS extortion came of age, with its potential to cripple businesses that refused to pay up. Also, playing on people’s boredom, an age-old phishing tactic snagged 5 million victims. Review the security stories that shaped a year like no other, and how they’re likely to change the security landscape for years to come. Download our new report now.

Credential Stuffing Attacks: What Are They and How to Combat Them

Research Desk

Credential stuffing attacks, attempts to compromise a large number of user accounts with stolen credentials, are a difficult problem to solve. More than 80 percent of companies state it is difficult to detect, fix, or remediate credential stuffing attacks, and these attacks result in an average of more than $6 million a year in costs per company. At Auth0, credential stuffing attacks account for, on average, nearly half of all login attempts using our platform.

Download this free whitepaper to learn how Auth0 can help you combat credential stuffing attacks.