As evident in the news, cyber attackers are taking extreme measures to access valuable data and credentials. In turn, website security is crucial to ensure your organization AND your customers are protected. As technology evolves, hackers will undoubtedly up their game to reach the data you are trying to keep safe and secure.

Websites exist in all forms, shapes, and sizes. Many sites are external and public-facing; however, most organizations have many internal-facing sites that also need to be protected. Here are some of the most common security techniques that hackers are using to attack websites:

• Denial-of-Services (DoS) — This attack is focused on overloading the web service with so much traffic that it results in an unresponsive user experience.
  
• Brute Force — This malicious attack is focused on making continuous attempts at guessing login credentials to gain access to protected applications and information.
• Business Logic Bypass — This attack bypasses controls to impact the integrity of the data on a website. The breach results in allowing unauthorized access to functionality, which in turn impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website.
• Vulnerability Scanning — While organizations commonly use scanning tools to build protection from attackers, these same attackers can use similar tools to identify and capitalize on weak points of a website.

• Denial-of-Service Defenses — Numerous third-party services are available to help protect your website against DoS. These services can be easily implemented and regularly tested for validation.
• Rate Limiting and Account Lockout — This technique is a highly recommended safeguard for protection from Brute Force Attacks as it limits the number of login attempts from a potential hacker. An account lockdown is typically enforced after a specified number of failed login attempts.
• Vulnerability Scanning and Pentesting — This is essentially a simulated attack by the good people. It is accomplished through third-party tools or by leveraging a reputable firm with cybersecurity experts who are well-versed in the latest techniques to help prevent these attacks. The experts can assess and identify any weak links across the organization’s websites while providing steps for remediation and mitigation.