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What are the tools for application protection?

Created on 2025-07-01 18:22:30
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Application protection involves various tools and strategies to safeguard software from threats like cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Key tools include:

  1. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs): Protect web apps from common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS). Example: A WAF can block malicious traffic targeting a banking app’s login page.

    • Tencent Cloud Recommendation: Tencent Cloud WAF provides real-time protection against OWASP Top 10 threats.

  2. DDoS Protection: Mitigates distributed denial-of-service attacks that disrupt service availability.

    • Tencent Cloud Recommendation: Tencent Cloud Anti-DDoS service absorbs and filters malicious traffic.

  3. Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Detects and blocks attacks during app execution by monitoring runtime behavior.

    • Example: RASP can identify and stop a zero-day exploit in a mobile game app.

  4. Code Scanning & Static/Dynamic Analysis: Identifies vulnerabilities in source code or during runtime.

    • Example: Scanning a healthcare app’s code for compliance with HIPAA regulations.

  5. Data Encryption: Secures sensitive data at rest and in transit using encryption protocols (e.g., TLS, AES).

    • Example: Encrypting user payment data in an e-commerce app.

  6. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Controls user permissions and enforces multi-factor authentication (MFA).

    • Example: Requiring MFA for admin access to a cloud-based ERP system.

  7. Container Security Tools: Protects containerized apps from image vulnerabilities and runtime threats.

    • Tencent Cloud Recommendation: Tencent Cloud Container Security Service scans images and monitors container behavior.

  8. Threat Intelligence Platforms: Provides real-time alerts on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

    • Example: Integrating threat feeds to block IPs associated with botnets.

For scalable and reliable protection, Tencent Cloud offers integrated solutions like Tencent Cloud WAF, Anti-DDoS, and Container Security Service to address diverse application security needs.