A web application firewall is a security software that observes and filters HTTP/HTTPS traffic between a web application and the internet. While this has been available for decades, with the evolution of the threat landscape, WAFs have also added additional capabilities to protect not only web apps but also APIs against a range of attacks, including DDoS and bot attacks. So, the category has evolved and is currently called Web Application and API Protection (WAAP).

Ivanti has warned users of its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) mobile device management (MDM) platform, urging immediate actions to address two vulnerabilities – including a zero-day exploit. These vulnerabilities can potentially be exploited by an unauthorized attacker, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the execution of malicious actions on the affected system.

As one of the pioneering WAF products, Akamai remains a crucial player in the modern WAAP landscape. Akamai was among the earliest CDNs introduced and continues to dominate content delivery. Its excellence is further validated by being rated a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Web Application and API Protection in 2022.

As the first cloud service provider, AWS played a pivotal role in shaping today’s public cloud market. AWS WAF stands out as one of the most popular WAFs, especially among teams already integrated with AWS, where activation is a breeze.

The growing use of APIs in various business areas exposes organizations to new security risks. An analysis of data breaches reveals that US companies could face losses ranging from $12 billion to $23 billion in 2022 due to compromises linked to APIs. Lack of visibility plays a major role in the rise of API breaches. The lack of visibility inherently creates blind spots. How do you overcome the problem of hidden APIs?

Adobe ColdFusion, a popular web development platform, has been targeted by malicious actors exploiting the recently disclosed vulnerabilities, including severe CVE-2023-29300. The exploit has been observed in the wild, posing a significant risk to organizations and individuals relying on the software. Here is an in-depth analysis of these vulnerabilities, including their potential impacts and vital protective measures to protect against these attacks.