Qualys launches AI-powered Web Application Scanning ( WAS ) with API security
Two-thirds of CISOs have had budgets slashed due to AI
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Qualys launches AI-powered Web Application Scanning ( WAS ) with API security
ualys has announced the launch of its API security platform that
Q leverages AI-powered scanning and deep learning-based web malware detection to secure web apps and APIs across the entire attack surface .
This includes on-premises web servers , databases , hybrid , multi-cloud environments , API gateways , containerised architectures and microservices .
APIs are integral to Digital Transformation initiatives across industries . The latest
data indicates that over 83 % of web traffic now comprises API traffic , highlighting their critical role in modern web applications using microservices , cloud and hybrid environments . However , this also underscores the vulnerabilities that accompany their widespread adoption .
Kunal Modasiya , Vice President , Product Management , CyberSecurity Asset Management , Qualys , said : “ Many organisations use a variety of security tools , such as SAST , DAST , SCA , or point solutions for API security that often operate in isolation , without a unified platform to integrate their findings .
“ Moreover , the absence of integration between these tools leads to a fragmented view of the application security posture and results in uncoordinated efforts and gaps in security coverage . Similarly , SAST & DAST tools offer limited coverage for API-
Kunal Modasiya , Vice President , Product Management , CyberSecurity Asset Management , Qualys
specific issues and focus predominantly on code vulnerabilities .” .
“ Mainly , these solutions fail to extend their assessment to the runtime or environmental threats where APIs operate and provide visibility into the vulnerabilities of the underlying infrastructure hosting these APIs , leaving significant security gaps at the network and host levels .”
Two-thirds of CISOs have had budgets slashed due to AI
In fact , 87 % of organisations are integrating automation into their cybersecurity processes specifically to reduce costs . This approach allows them to allocate more resources towards advanced cybersecurity technologies and initiatives without exceeding their financial limits . wo-thirds ( 65 %) of CISOs believe
T that the rise of AI has led to their cybersecurity budget being constrained , according to new research from RiverSafe , a leading cybersecurity professional services provider .
The findings were revealed in the Underfunded and Under Reported : Threats , Breaches , and Budgets report , a survey of 250
UK CISOs conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide , which highlighted concerns from security leaders about the level of investment organisations are putting into cybersecurity .
A total of 59 % of CISOs believe their organisations are not investing enough in cybersecurity , partly due to prioritising resources into AI technologies .
By leveraging AI , organisations can automate mundane and repetitive cybersecurity tasks , enhancing the efficiency of their security operations . This not only helps in managing operational costs but also in staying ahead of cyberthreats by enabling quicker , more accurate responses .
Suid Adeyanju , CEO at RiverSafe , said : “ CISOs need investment and resources from their organisation to keep their business safe in an era of heightened threat . As cyberattacks grow increasingly complex , fuelled by the rise of AI , proactive measures are crucial to safeguard sensitive data assets .”
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