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State of Application Security 2023 Annual Report

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Overview :

As cyber threats continue to proliferate and organizations extend their online reach, the importance of robust application security (AppSec) cannot be overstated.

Dive into a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic landscape of application security with our detailed State of AppSec Annual Report 2023.

Based on an analysis of 1400+ applications, our annual report, “The State of Application Security 2023,” offers valuable insights into the current application security landscape.

Indusface
Indusface

Indusface is a leading application security SaaS company that secures critical Web, Mobile, and API applications of 5000+ global customers using its award-winning fully managed platform that integrates web application scanner, web application firewall, DDoS & BOT Mitigation, CDN, and threat intelligence engine.


Key findings from the study:

  • 6.8 bn+ attacks blocked in 2023
  • India faced 5.14 bn+ attacks, growing 63% quarterly
  • DDoS & bot attacks rose 46% quarterly
  • 39% lack confidence in mitigating DDoS
  • 29K vulnerabilities found; 32% open for 180 days
  • WAF virtual patching effective: 40% core rules, 60% custom rules
  • SaaS saw a 10X surge in attacks
  • Over 90% of banking, finance, and insurance sites are hit by bots
  • 100% of healthcare sites faced bot attacks