Addressing the Web’s Client-Side Security Challenge
The article discusses the increasing reliance on JavaScript and third-party code in modern web architecture, which opens up potential vulnerabilities due to unmanaged integrations. It mentions that only 2% of Alexa 1000 global websites deploy client-side security measures against attacks like Magecart, XSS, credit card skimming, session redirects and website defacement. The article then introduces Cloudflare Workers as a solution to improve security and performance of web applications. It explains how Tala has integrated its "web module" capabilities into Cloudflare's service Worker platform for serverless instantaneous deployment. Tala automates the activation of standards-based, browser-native security controls without impacting website performance or user experience. The integration with Cloudflare Workers allows customers to activate enterprise-grade website security quickly and efficiently from Cloudflare's edge locations worldwide.
Company
Cloudflare
Date published
March 3, 2020
Author(s)
Swapnil Bhalode (Guest Author)
Word count
881
Hacker News points
None found.
Language
English