The Evolution of Application Security (AppSec)

The rise in cyberattacks targeting applications necessitates a distinct focus on Application Detection and Response (ADR) within the cybersecurity landscape. Traditional security measures such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) have proven insufficient against evolving threats that bypass existing controls. As cyberattackers adapt to exploit the application layer, understanding the complexities of modern applications—including their distributed nature and the growing reliance on external components—is crucial. This underscores the need for a paradigm shift in which security practices evolve to address the vulnerabilities introduced by these changes in application development and deployment.