The Evolution of Bots

The past twelve months has shown a startling evolution in the life of Bots, BotNet's and web application attack techniques. Understanding the grey space in which these malicious attack campaigns function is critical to getting ahead of the attackers and ultimately avoiding a data breach or chaotic negative outcome for your business. In this session Akamai will share some of the research and insights into the tools, tactics, and techniques attackers are using to launch their malicious onslaughts while remaining under your defensive radar. Akamai's Director of Security Technology and Strategy, Tony Lauro will be sharing insights from the front lines as observed in customer based real world scenarios and share what works, and what has failed in the efforts to get ahead of these malicious threat actors.