Top 5 Solution Requirements for Account Takeover Protection

Account takeover attacks are a significant problem for Internet facing Web applications that have become the backbone of the modern business. According to the 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, over 50% of the Web application attacks came from the use of stolen credentials. Left unchecked, the costs can be enormous, and ranging from loss of confidential data, customer trust, and brand reputation to significant operational disruptions and financial damages. This paper provides five essential requirements that IT security teams can use to evaluate candidate solutions for account takeover protection. It also explains how Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall with ThreatRadar Account Takeover Protection addresses each requirement.