API Security stories

As web applications evolve and security tactics lag behind, the effectiveness of server-side scanners in detecting malicious pages is sharply declining.

DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.

F5 has launched its new Application Delivery and Security Platform, designed to simplify AI management complexities for organisations embracing AI technology.

A recent Tenable Cloud Risk Report reveals that 78% of organisations globally, particularly in APAC, face critical security risks in their Kubernetes environments.

Pangea has launched AI Guard and Prompt Guard, a suite of security tools aimed at protecting AI applications from threats like data leaks and prompt injection.

Check Point’s CloudGuard solution has been named a Leader in three GigaOm Radar categories, highlighting its unified approach to cloud security and AI-driven capabilities.

F5 has launched ADC 3.0 to bolster application security and delivery, addressing the growing demands of AI applications as enterprises rapidly adopt these technologies.

F5 has revamped its Application Delivery Controllers to tackle the challenges posed by AI-driven applications, highlighting a critical shift in security and delivery.

Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.

Qualys has launched TotalAppSec, an AI-driven solution designed to enhance application risk management, helping firms tackle cyber threats across web apps and APIs.

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.

As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

The travel industry is increasingly under siege from malicious bots, which now make up 44.5% of sector traffic, threatening airline revenue and customer security.

Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.

AppOmni forecasts an escalation in cyber threats for 2025, following significant SaaS security incidents and the rise of AI-driven attacks in 2024.

Fortinet has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a cloud-based platform designed to enhance web application security and streamline performance management.

Upwind has launched its Shift Left capability, enhancing CI/CD pipelines by integrating runtime context to help developers prioritise vulnerabilities.

Fortinet has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a unified platform enhancing web application security and performance management across multi-cloud environments.

Arrow Electronics has expanded its distribution agreement with Broadcom, enhancing its offer of enterprise and cybersecurity software solutions across Europe.

The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.