Welcome back to our Evolution of Scalper Bots series. In our last post, we explored how scalper bots expanded into new markets from 2010 to 2014. We saw the scalper bot industry rise and a technological arms race begin between developers and retailers. As we delve into the period of 2015 to 2017, this battle intensifies. Scalper bots become more sophisticated, retailers implement new countermeasures, and legal challenges emerge.

The fast evolution of technology in the IT industry has made it increasingly important for professionals to keep up with emerging trends and skill sets. Data security, analytics, and automation have become crucial as companies deal with growing cyberattacks and data breach threats. To remain relevant and secure, IT professionals must actively address skill gaps in these areas, while organizations should create environments that prioritize continuous learning.

A secure website is not just an option but a necessity. With businesses increasingly relying on online platforms, the potential risks associated with inadequate website security have never been more important. Cyber threats are rampant, targeting not only businesses but also their customers, making understanding and implementing robust security measures essential for anyone with an online presence.

Your developer team is growing rapidly, and modern applications are becoming increasingly complex. With the rise of GenAI, both developer productivity and security risks are on the rise; How can your application security stay ahead? Snyk Analytics is our most powerful solution yet for AppSec leaders seeking to gain the visibility and insights needed to proactively address security threats.

DevOps has dominated the 21st-century software industry as a powerful methodology for streamlining processes and improving collaboration between development and operations teams. However, as organizations shift towards this model, a critical aspect is often overlooked: security. This led to the advent of DevSecOps, an approach that aims to bridge the gap by integrating security practices into DevOps workflows.

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As we recognize Cybersecurity Month, it is essential to focus on understanding threats and how different security measures can increase data safety. These measures include regular training, strong password practices, multi-factor autftware and devices, endpoint phentication, updating sorotection, implementing IDS and IPS, and much more. One of the measures I would like to emphasize in this article is backup and disaster recovery.

Many IT managers find compliance to be one of the most complex aspects of the SaaS space. For instance, in a LogicMonitor survey on cloud solutions, 60% of the respondents highlighted governance and compliance as one of their top challenges when engaging with SaaS platforms. ‍ SaaS compliance requires adherence to various standards and regulations that can present a recurring workload for security teams in any industry.