State of Application Security Q1 2023 Report

The State of Application Security - Q1 2023 report provides a comprehensive analysis of application security trends based on a sample of over 1400 applications. The report outlines significant findings, including the blocking of 1 billion attacks during the quarter, with over 500 million originating from India. It notes a 59% increase in bot attacks compared to the previous quarter, with the banking and healthcare sectors being the most affected. The report identifies a total of 24,000 vulnerabilities, with 31% remaining unaddressed for over 180 days. It highlights the effectiveness of AppTrana's core rules, which blocked 68% of attacks, emphasizing the importance of managed services and custom rules in application security. Additionally, the report discusses the rise of DDoS attacks, noting a 48% increase in such incidents. The document serves as a critical resource for understanding current vulnerabilities and attack trends in application security.