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This Month in Datadog: App Builder, updates to Vulnerability Management and App Security, and more

Datadog is constantly elevating the approach to cloud monitoring and security. This Month in Datadog updates you on our newest product features, announcements, resources, and events. To learn more about Datadog and start a free 14-day trial, visit Cloud Monitoring as a Service | Datadog. This month, we put the Spotlight on Datadog App Builder.

Introducing the Mend AppSec Platform

According to Dimension Market Research, the global Application Security Market size is projected to “reach USD $9.6 billion by 2024 and is further anticipated to reach USD $47.3 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 19.4%.” However, companies confront extensive barriers when developing reliable application security programs.

A look into Web Application Security

In today's digital age, web applications are the backbone of many businesses, supporting and managing a vast array of sensitive information, from personal details and financial records to critical business data. When we think about any company that we want to know more about, the most common question is: “what is their website”? But web applications are not just about traditional websites, they encompass far more than just the pages you go to when browsing the Internet.

Shifting From Reactivity to Proactivity in AppSec with Phil Guimond - Secrets of AppSec Champions

"In Episode 03 of the SAC | Secrets of AppSec Champions podcast titled ""Compromised: Proactive to Reactive,"" hosts Chris Lindsey and guest Phil Guimond tackle the critical distinctions between proactive and reactive security strategies. They emphasize the importance of access logging and visibility in detecting compromises early, pointing out how changes in access logs can signal potential threats. They stress the necessity of implementing secure, tamper-proof log storage and discuss automation solutions like the ""Have I Been Pwned"" API and CAPTCHA to mitigate risks such as account takeovers.

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ASPM and Modern Application Security

Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Application Security is making the rounds, and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) continues to climb up and around the famous curve, from the Peak of Inflated Expectations in 2023 to this year’s slide towards the Trough of Disillusionment. That’s pretty fast movement for a technology that we haven’t yet succeeded in clearly defining!

The Willy Wonka World of Application Security Defenses

One doesn’t have to be a magician to understand how to track the hundreds, if not thousands, of applications that are running on your network. To lighten the load and eliminate the need for having supernatural abilities, let’s go over some simple tasks a security defender can take to track, detect, and even block application threats.