Application protection involves safeguarding software applications from threats like cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Here are some examples:
Web Application Firewall (WAF): A WAF filters and monitors HTTP traffic to block malicious requests, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS). For example, Tencent Cloud's Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps defend against common web exploits.
Data Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit ensures confidentiality. For instance, using TLS/SSL for data transmission and AES encryption for stored data. Tencent Cloud's Key Management Service (KMS) provides secure key management for encryption.
Authentication & Access Control: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC) restrict unauthorized access. For example, requiring MFA for admin logins in a banking app. Tencent Cloud's CAM (Cloud Access Management) enables fine-grained permission control.
DDoS Protection: Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks can overwhelm an application. Mitigation services like Tencent Cloud's Anti-DDoS protect against such attacks by filtering malicious traffic.
Vulnerability Scanning: Regularly scanning applications for security flaws, such as outdated dependencies or misconfigurations. Tencent Cloud's Vulnerability Scanning Service helps identify and fix risks.
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): RASP monitors an app's behavior in real-time to detect and block attacks. For example, detecting abnormal API calls within the app. Tencent Cloud's Application Security products include RASP capabilities.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Regular backups and failover mechanisms ensure business continuity. Tencent Cloud's CBS (Cloud Block Storage) and CVM (Cloud Virtual Machine) snapshots support data recovery.