How does application protection differ from data protection?

Application protection and data protection are distinct but complementary aspects of cybersecurity.

Application Protection focuses on securing the software applications themselves from threats like exploits, vulnerabilities, and malicious attacks. This includes measures such as:

• Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to block common attacks like SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS).
• Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) to detect and mitigate threats during application execution.
• Code Obfuscation to prevent reverse engineering.

Example: A banking app uses a WAF to filter malicious traffic and RASP to monitor for in-app anomalies, ensuring the app itself isn’t compromised.

Data Protection safeguards the information stored, processed, or transmitted by applications. It involves:

• Encryption (at rest and in transit) to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access Controls to restrict who can view or modify data.
• Backup and Recovery to restore data after breaches or failures.

Example: A healthcare app encrypts patient records and restricts access to authorized personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA.

For application protection, Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Host Security services can help defend against attacks. For data protection, Tencent Cloud Encryption Services and Cloud Backup provide robust solutions.