The internet and the web-based applications that run over it are the preferred method of attack for financially motivated hackers. In order to protect themselves from threats emanating online and to aid in ensuring that data security objectives are met, web security technologies are key defenses in any organization’s security arsenal.

In taking the protection nearer to the threats, organizations can benefit from vastly improved internet security as the threats are stopped before they ever reach the network.
This paper discusses the new generation of web security offerings provided by service providers in the cloud, where protection is applied at the point where the threats are being seen—that is, directed at web-based applications. more…