In the world of cybersecurity, attacks can happen at different layers of your systems. As you operate in highly networked environments, it’s crucial to understand threats that target the application layer, also known as Layer 7. This is where your apps, APIs, web pages, etc. live, directly interacting with end users.
Attacks at layer 7 are on the rise, given the wealth of sensitive data accessible here. Customer information, financial transactions, user behaviours—it goes without saying that this covers some of the most important information that you protect. Yet application security often gets neglected compared to other layers like the network or infrastructure.
So what exactly are layer 7 attacks and how can you harden defences against them? Let’s dive into the top threats you face along with actionable steps so that you can ensure you, your customers, and your business are air tight.
