According to the 2020 Cyberthreat Defense Report, 81% of organizations experienced a successful cyberattack in the past year. Top concerns include account takeover (ATO), DDoS, web app attacks, and SSL-encrypted threats. Widely adopted defenses include API gateways, web application firewalls (WAFs), database firewalls, and data activity monitoring (DAM). A major challenge is the cybersecurity talent shortage, particularly in DevSecOps and risk analysis roles. Cloud security risks—such as data loss, compliance gaps, and poor visibility—remain top priorities. Most IT leaders agree that unified app security platforms would simplify management and improve protection.

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