Anatomy of a Web Application Attack: Looking Through the Eyes of an Attacker and an Analyst

Web applications, particularly those that handle medical and financial information, are a prime vector of attack. But preventing application attacks requires a different approach from that used to protect against classic network attacks. Join SecureWorks and Imperva – leaders in managed Web security services – for a fascinating look at Web application attacks from the perspective of an attacker as well as from that of a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) responsible for defending against them.

Topics of Discussion

• Details explaining why attackers are targeting Web applications and the value of sensitive data
• Dichotomy of mitigating data-centric and network-centric threats
• Demonstration of real-world Web application attacks from an attacker’s perspective
• The benefits of a Web Application Firewall
• How a Managed Web Application Firewall Solution detects, assesses, responds and reports on a web attack

Webcast Information

• Date: November 10, 2009
• Duration: 30 Min. + Q&A

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