APIs are essential to modern application architectures, driving rapid development, seamless integration, and improved user experiences. However, their widespread use has made them prime targets for attackers, especially those deploying sophisticated bots. When these bots exploit business logic, they can cause considerable financial and reputational damage. In this discussion, David Holmes offers insights into the latest trends in API and bot attacks and provides strategies to defend against these threats.
Segment Resources:
- The Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks: https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/reports/the-economic-impact-of-api-and-bot-attacks/
- The True Cost of API Insecurity and Bot Attacks in 2024: https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/webinars/the-true-cost-of-api-insecurity-and-bot-attacks-in-2024/
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With over 25 years’ experience in security and product engineering, David Holmes has equipped security leaders with the foresight needed to navigate emerging threats and stay ahead of the threat landscape. As Imperva Application Security CTO, he helps customers protect their applications and APIs amidst the growing complexity of modern application architectures.
Previously, he was Principal Research Analyst at Forrester Research, where he authored numerous papers on network security, application security, SASE, DDoS, cryptography, and Zero Trust. He also developed and sold application security and bot management solutions at Shape Security and F5 Networks.
