Application Detection and Response Overview

This white paper discusses the challenges faced by Security Operations Center (SOC) teams in protecting applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) from cyberattacks. It highlights that attackers launch approximately 26 billion attacks monthly, with a significant percentage of SOC teams reporting API security incidents. The document outlines the limitations of traditional security tools such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, which often fail to provide adequate protection at the application layer. It introduces Contrast Application Detection and Response (ADR) as a solution that offers deep visibility into application behavior, enabling real-time threat detection and response. The paper explains how Contrast ADR can identify and block attacks at their source, reducing false positives and enhancing the overall security architecture. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and protection at the code level to safeguard against various types of attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities.