REST and SOAP APIs are the two most common application protocols that define how to build application programming interfaces (APIs). While they share some similarities, there are critical differences that organizations must understand to secure their REST and SOAP APIs properly. What is SOAP? Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is a message protocol that allows applications built with different languages and on other platforms to communicate. Designed to be flexible and independent, SOAP enables developers to add features and functions to SOAP APIs regardless of their language. While SOAP imposes rules that increase complexity and overheads, resulting in slower load…
Josh Breaker Rolfe
Josh Breaker Rolfe
Josh is a Content writer at Bora. He graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2021 and has a background in cybersecurity PR. He's written on a wide range of topics, from AI to Zero Trust, and is particularly interested in the impacts of cybersecurity on the wider economy.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Among these, insider threats are among the most challenging and potentially damaging. Insider threats are the intentional or unintentional misuse of an organization’s assets, systems, or data by individuals within the organization. These individuals may include employees, contractors, or business partners with legitimate access to sensitive information. Modern Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions have emerged as a crucial defense mechanism against such threats, helping organizations safeguard their data and prevent potential breaches. This article delves into the concept of insider threats, explains DLP, and explores how…
Data breaches can be incredibly costly. Be it lawsuits, regulatory fines, or a fall in stock price, the financial consequences of a breach can bring even the largest organization to its knees. However, in the face of economic damage, it’s too easy to overlook the vast reputational impacts that often do more harm to a business. After all, it’s relatively easy to recoup monetary losses, less so to regain customer trust. In recent years, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions have emerged as a viable option for many organizations to prevent data breaches. This article will examine the potential reputational damages…
