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Web Application Security Report 2021
Secure File Uploads in Web Applications: Attitudes, Opinions, Statistics & Trends
In this guide, you will learn:
• The common blind spots that create severe security gaps for organizations leveraging web applications for file uploads
• Measures that organizations can take to prevent security breaches and protect sensitive data from risks
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Summary
Unsecure File Uploads: A Key Area of Concern in Web Application Security
Did you know:
- Almost all (99%) organizations using a web application for file uploads are concerned about secure file transfers
- 82% reported an increase in concern over the past year
Many organizations rely on file uploads to web applications for sharing and transferring documents needed to run their business operations. However, productivity files like word processing documents, spreadsheets, or PDFs are also vectors that cybercriminals can exploit to embed malware and deliver malicious payloads.
What is the impact on organizations in different verticals? What measures are employed for critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity readiness?
Download the survey report to get detailed insights into cybersecurity threats, trends, and budgets in 2021 and beyond.

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