Trends Report: State of Application Security in 2024
Take a close look at the most important trends shaping the web application and API threat landscape today, including vulnerability exploitation, DDoS attacks, bot traffic, and third-party supply chain risk.
Based on the analysis of extensive data from Cloudflare’s cloud network, our State of Application Security in 2024 report highlights key trends, including:
- Shifts in blocked web application and API traffic
- The growth and increased complexity of DDoS attacks
- The weaponization of vulnerabilities at breakneck speed
- The growing risk of shadow APIs
- Risks associated with third-party components such as scripts, outbound connections, and cookies
Security practitioners and organization leaders can use the report’s insights and recommendations to prioritize implementation of effective controls for reducing risks.