Name: SIG Download: Episode 13 - API Under Attack: Exposing the Hidden Threats Lurking in Your APIs
Start: 2024-11-21T14:00:00Z
End: 2024-11-21T14:00:14.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 3.5

Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions.

From the return of the Mirai botnet to the takedown of Anonymous Sudan, there was plenty going on in cybersecurity in 2024. Six experts recently offered up their review of the past year and revealed what they think security teams need to prepare for in 2025.

Join our live webinar as three of those experts expand on their findings and get updates on trends like:
• Nation-state attacks by proxy
• Triple extortion attacks
• A rise in API attacks
• How AI will change security
• New compliance developments in DORA, the NIS2 Directive, and more...

Secure your place today!

Speakers:
- Richard Meeus, Senior Director of Security Technology, EMEA, Akamai
- Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai
- Roger Barranco, Vice President of Global Security Operations, Akamai

The Year in Review 2024: Today’s Insights, Tomorrow’s Outlook

2025 is here, and the cyber threat landscape is more unpredictable than ever. Threat actors are evolving, attack vectors are multiplying, and the stakes have never been higher. Are you ready to face what’s ahead?
In this high-impact episode of The SIG Download, host Tricia Howard is joined by Sam Tinklenberg, Sr. Security Researcher at Akamai to uncover the top cyber threats shaping 2025. From AI-powered attacks to the next wave of ransomware and API vulnerabilities, they’ll break down the tactics cybercriminals are deploying—and share actionable strategies to keep your organization ahead of the curve.

Register now to stay informed and prepared for what’s to come.

SIG Download: Episode 15 - Into the Storm: 2025 Cyber Threats Uncovered

The holiday season brings plenty of cheer, but for cybercriminals, it’s the perfect time to strike. As businesses deck the halls and customers flock online, now is the time to strengthen your defenses. Join us as we uncover the cybersecurity grinches lurking this season and share practical tips to help you stay off their radar.

In this episode of The SIG Download, Tricia Howard teams up with Akamai threat researcher Ori David to discuss this year’s challenges and the techniques attackers use to stuff their own stockings — including process injection on Linux. Don’t miss this special episode to keep your holiday season holly, jolly, and secure!

SIG Download: Episode 14 - Fa-la-la-la-Linux: Process Injection Isn’t Just for Windows

In today's digital landscape, securing cloud environments is essential to safeguarding enterprise operations. This event is tailored for IT professionals and decision-makers dedicated to fortifying their organization's cloud infrastructure.

Participants will dive into cutting-edge strategies and technologies for cloud security, covering key areas such as identity and access management, data encryption, threat detection, and security posture management. Industry experts from leading cloud security firms will offer actionable insights on building resilient security frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and responding effectively to security incidents using the latest tools.

Gain the expertise you need to protect your cloud environment and uphold the integrity of your data

Securing Your Cloud with Hydrolix

Nel business digitale di oggi, interconnesso ed esposto on line, non c’è applicazione o collegamento tra applicazione che non faccia uso di API. Ogni volta che un cliente, un partner o un fornitore si relaziona digitalmente con un’azienda, spesso dietro le quinte opera un’API che si occupa di facilitare lo scambio di informazioni. Informazioni che spesso comprendono dati sensibili. In questo contesto crescono gli attacchi che sfruttano le API come elemento per penetrare le difese aziendali.
- Quali sono le principali vulnerabilità sfruttate oggi dagli attaccanti?
- Come costruire un percorso in 4 fasi per tutelare al meglio gli ambienti che ne fanno uso?

Proteggere le interfacce API per un business più sicuro

The cloud infrastructure of today cannot meet the requirements of tomorrow's applications.

New applications using AI and mixed reality require new approaches to provide more responsive applications and to protect privacy. Existing applications are becoming more personalised and customised. Customer experience needs to be seamless and reactive in the moments that matter.

Join us as we discuss how we're building a globally distributed cloud to meet the needs of your customers, partners, and your organisation.

The Disruption of Cloud Computing in the Era of AI

According to IDC, worldwide spending on cloud computing is projected to surpass $1.35 trillion by 2027. As these costs continue to rise, corporate CIOs and CFOs are collaborating to assess the use of cloud technologies in their business growth strategies. As Akamai discovered through Project Cirrus, it is possible to realize savings by undertaking a comprehensive cloud services reassessment and applying core principles to optimize cloud services. Join us for an upcoming webinar where we will discuss how Akamai leveraged distributed cloud computing to:

• Lower cloud costs by 40% in one year
• Improve performance by over 40% faster queries
• Facilitate transition from cloud-friendly to cloud-native

During the discussion, Akamai leaders will help attendees better understand their cloud utilization and start to gain control over cloud spending, while improving performance and agility.

The Cloud Spend Conundrum: Gain Control of Ballooning Cloud Costs

In this spooktastic and one-year anniversary special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses DDoS CUPS, Anonymous Sudan, APIs, and more with Tony Lauro, Akamai's Director of Security Technology & Strategy. Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!

SIG Download: Episode 12 - Spooked by Cyber Attacks? Strategies for Surviving the Digital Dark

Der Vortrag behandelt die Sicherung digitaler Vermögenswerte durch einen KI-gestützten Ansatz zum API-Schutz. Er unterstreicht die Bedeutung von APIs als zentrale Angriffspunkte, da sie stark wachsen, ständig verändert werden und anfällig für Missbrauch sind. 
Über 76 % der Unternehmen berichteten im letzten Jahr von API-bezogenen Sicherheitsvorfällen. Traditionelle Sicherheitsansätze wie Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) sind oft unzureichend, da sie manuelle, kontextlose und unvollständige Maßnahmen umfassen.
 
Akamai setzt auf einen fortschrittlichen Ansatz, der maschinelles Lernen nutzt, um API-Schwachstellen zu identifizieren, Konfigurationsprobleme zu beheben und Angriffe zu blockieren. Diese Lösung basiert auf der Integration von Noname Security, welche die API-Sicherheit in Bereichen wie Laufzeitschutz, API-Inventarisierung, Governance und automatisierten Reaktionen verbessert.
 
Akamais API-Sicherheitslösungen decken Anwendungsfälle ab, die von der Entdeckung und Überwachung aller APIs bis hin zur Blockierung komplexer Angriffe reichen, einschließlich der Erkennung von Anomalien und Zero-Day-Angriffen. Zudem wird die Compliance durch API-Governance erleichtert, was besonders in regulierten Branchen wichtig ist.

API-Sicherheitsverletzungen haben in der Vergangenheit schwerwiegende Folgen gehabt, wie Beispiele aus der Präsentation zeigen, bei denen Millionen von Nutzerdaten durch ungesicherte APIs offengelegt wurden. Akamai bietet verschiedene Implementierungsmodelle für seine Lösungen, um Unternehmen zu unterstützen, APIs effektiv zu schützen und deren Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.

The AI Powered Security Approach to API Protection

As digital experiences evolve, the demand for faster, more efficient web performance has never been greater. Listen to this webinar for a technical deep dive that reveals how you can benefit from the latest performance optimisations in the browser, at the edge, and in the cloud. 

In a data driven story, we highlight modern techniques allowing for instant UX covering: 
- Distributed compute
- 103 early hints
- Speculation rules
- Volatile content acceleration
- 0-RTT

Presenters:
- Tim Vereecke, Performance Specialist, Akamai 
- Robin Marx, Performance Specialist, Akamai

From Lightning Fast to Instant: Five Modern Ways to Beat Latency

Have you checked your cloud spend lately? Chances are, it’s higher than you expected - or want or even need. For too many, the promise of cloud agility and flexibility has come at an unexpectedly high price. Tune into this webinar to hear Akamai’s CIO Kate Prouty share with IDC’s Adam Reeves the critical lessons Akamai learned on their Cloud journey.  You’ll hear how with the right tools, executive level support, diligence, and a modern platform as a service approach, you can bring your cloud costs and sprawl under control.

Three Lessons in Cloud Management That Saved $100M

Demonstrating compliance with data protection regulations has traditionally required significant effort and resources to mitigate mostly familiar risks. However, the digital landscape is evolving rapidly, introducing threats that many enterprise compliance programs don't fully address. Even regulatory bodies themselves can't always keep pace and provide explicit guidelines covering every aspect necessary to prevent breaches. 

This is the case with API protection. Every time a customer, partner, or vendor engages with your business digitally, there’s an API behind the scenes facilitating a rapid exchange of information that often includes sensitive data. Understanding and mitigating API threats is essential as APIs become increasingly integral to our technological infrastructure. This webinar will equip you with an understanding of API risks, effective strategies to safeguard your systems, and the direct implications of APIs on your compliance initiatives. 

This webinar is ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, compliance officers, and anyone involved in API development and management who is looking to enhance their understanding of API security and compliance.

Speakers: 
- Tony Lauro, Director, Security Technology and Strategy, Akamai
- Stas Neyman, Director, Product Marketing, Akamai

API Security and Compliance: Requirements for Data Protection

Join us to discover how Akamai and Ateme are transforming cloud computing for the Media & Entertainment industry. In an era of unpredictable viewership and complex workloads, our solutions offer cost-effective, reliable platforms for streaming services. Learn how Akamai’s low-cost, predictable pricing and award-winning support, combined with Ateme’s top-tier video delivery, can enhance your digital transformation journey. Boost viewership, streamline delivery, and improve performance with insights on:

- Cost Optimisation
- Low Latency
- Easy Adoption
- Flexible Deployment

Simplifying Cloud for Media & Entertainment with Akamai & Ateme

In this episode of the SIG Download, Tricia chats about Go-based malware, the rise of AI in phishing emails, Mirai, supply chain attacks, and more with security researcher on the Akamai Hunt team, Or Zuckerman.

SIG Download: Episode 11 - Amateur Intelligence: Threats of a Lowered Technical Barrier

Listen to our webinar to explore the findings from Akamai’s latest State of the Internet (SOTI) report, Digital Fortresses Under Siege: Threats to Modern Application Architectures. Our analysis has uncovered critical insights into the growing risks faced by today's digital infrastructures.

Key topics to be covered include:
- A 49% surge in application and API attacks over the past year.
- The staggering total of 108 billion API attacks in the last 18 months.
- Regional and industry-specific breakdowns of attack trends.
- Emerging threats and their implications for your security strategy.

Our security experts offer an in-depth discussion of the report's findings and share actionable recommendations to help safeguard your web applications and API infrastructure.

Presenters:
- Tricia Howard, Senior Technical Writer, Akamai
- Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology and Strategy, EMEA, Akamai

State of the Internet: Defending Digital Fortresses

Die Planung und Umsetzung eines Zero-Trust-Ziels erfordert nicht nur den Einsatz von Tools, sondern bedarf einer sorgfältigen Strategie und auch Durchhaltevermögen.

Unsere Kunden stehen vor verschiedenen Herausforderungen bei der Implementierung von Zero Trust. Dazu gehören die Integration bestehender Systeme und Infrastrukturen, der Umgang mit komplexen Netzwerktopologien und die Anpassung an die spezifischen Anforderungen und Bedrohungsszenarien ihrer Organisationen. Zudem stellt der Kulturwandel hin zu einem Modell, das kontinuierliche Überwachung und strikte Authentifizierungsprozesse erfordert, viele Unternehmen vor erhebliche organisatorische und technische Hürden.

Wichtige Erkenntnisse

- Erfahren Sie, wie Akamai die Zero-Trust-Prinzipien anwendet, als es noch nicht Zero Trust genannt wurde
- Verstehen Sie die Herausforderungen und Grenzen einer erfolgreichen Zero Trust-Implementierung
- Erfahren Sie, wie KI Ihnen helfen kann, Ihren Sicherheitsstatus zu erhöhen
- Übernehmen Sie neue Ideen, um Ihr eigenes Zero Trust-Programm zu verbessern
- Best practices: Sie lernen anhand von Kundenbeispielen den einzigartigen Ansatz von Akamai kennen, um Zero Trust erfolgreich und langfristig umzusetzen.

Don’t be a fool, Zero Trust is more than a tool!

APIs power the modern world. They are the fundamental building blocks of every application, enabling seamless communication and data sharing across the digital landscape. However, this very reliance on APIs makes them increasingly the target of attacks, with cybercriminals actively seeking to exploit vulnerabilities, gain unauthorised access, and extract sensitive data.

Watch this webinar to learn why API security is not just an add-on but a critical component for businesses looking to innovate and scale. This webinar highlights the growing threats to APIs and why securing them is vital for the future of any organisation. We also examine how our newly acquired API Security solution enhances our Application Security portfolio to protect your business from evolving threats and support your growth ambitions.

Presenters:
- Keith Ward, Webinar Moderator, Future B2B
- Karl Mattson, Field CISO, Akamai
- Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO, Akamai

Future-Proofing Your Business: Why API Security is Essential for Growth and Innovation

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SIG Download: Episode Eight - May the Torque Be With You

SIG Download: Episode Seven - Spring into Security

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SIG Download: Episode Five - Valentine Vulnerabilities

SIG Download: Episode Four - New Year, New Threats

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SIG Download: Episode Two - The DDoS Deepdive

SIG Download: Episode One - Social Engineering & Obfuscation

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In this API special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses the level of data that is being delivered by APIs, how they can be exposed, how to secure them and more with Idan Tager, Akamai's API Security, Director of Engineering. Don’t miss this special API-focused episode!

SIG Download: Episode 13 - API Under Attack: Exposing the Hidden Threats Lurking in Your APIs

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