Why is Application Security Critical?
Software applications are everywhere—in computers, televisions, watches, cars, smartphones, and airplanes. Billions of people worldwide rely on millions of applications to do their jobs, collaborate with colleagues, communicate with friends, listen to music, play games, and more.
At the enterprise level, applications—both on-premises and cloud-based—can significantly impact operations, revenues, profitability, and competitiveness. They help to streamline processes, improve functional efficiencies, and increase workforce productivity. Cloud-based applications and collaborative cloud environments are also essential for today’s hybrid workforces and agile enterprises.
Clearly, applications are vital to the modern-day business landscape. Unfortunately, many applications are riddled with security vulnerabilities that malicious adversaries exploit to author devastating attacks, steal enterprise data and intellectual...
