Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

With ever-evolving cyber threats and increasing regulatory scrutiny, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 offers a solid framework to manage information security systematically. Whether you are protecting sensitive data, building trust with stakeholders, or aiming for compliance, adhering to this standard is critical. This blog covers ISO/IEC 27001:2022’s key requirements and how AppTrana WAAP helps organizations stay compliant with robust security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.

SAP disclosed a critical RCE vulnerability(CVE-2025-31324) on April 24, 2025, impacting the Visual Composer Framework in NetWeaver Application Server Java, version 7.50. This flaw poses a serious risk to enterprises relying on SAP NetWeaver for their mission-critical operations. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to upload and run arbitrary files on SAP servers, potentially resulting in complete system compromise.

Are you relying on free WAFs to keep your business safe? While they might seem like an easy, budget-friendly option, can they really protect you from sophisticated cyber threats like SQL injections, XSS, and bot attacks? Or are you missing critical layers of defense as your business scales? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and more, comparing free and paid WAFs to help you understand the risks, features, and real-world implications of each.

The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat that could let attackers exploit improperly handled Priority headers in HTTP/2 to cause a denial of service (DoS). Tracked as CVE-2025-31650, this flaw stems from improper input validation, specifically when the server handles malformed Priority headers in HTTP/2, resulting in memory leaks and potential OutOfMemoryExceptions.

In the race to deliver software faster and more frequently, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines have become the backbone of modern DevOps workflows. But with this speed comes a critical trade-off — security. Integrating security checks into your CI/CD pipeline is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. This is where CI/CD security scanning steps in.

The 2025 edition of Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows a new reality: about one in five confirmed breaches now starts with exploitation of a software vulnerability, a 34 percent jump over the previous year and the first time the vector has surpassed phishing.

APIs are now prime targets for attackers, and as your API landscape grows, so does the challenge of securing it. AppTrana’s API protection just got more powerful—with new enhancements designed to deepen discovery, increase visibility, and strengthen security.

Hospitals, clinics, pharma companies and digital‑health start‑ups are now on the front line of application‑layer threats. Without purpose‑built Web Application and API Protection, vital services and patient safety are placed at risk. Some concerning stats.

Banking & Financial Services (BFS) firms are shouldering a uniquely heavy share of the global threat load. The newly released Indusface State of Application Security 2025 study paints a stark picture: Why the laser focuses on finance? Strict regulations mean banks generally run strong perimeters, so adversaries pivot to bots, API abuse, and nuanced business-logic exploits that slip past ‘default’ defences.

Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) have emerged as indispensable tools not only for blocking cyber threats but also for supporting compliance across various industries and jurisdictions. Whether you’re dealing with sensitive payment information, personal health records, or consumer data, a WAF can significantly simplify your compliance journey.