Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Security Operations , Threat Detection

OnDemand: EU Financial API Focus: Key Bot Traffic Differentiation

Presented by Fastly 60 minutes

European financial institutions are striving to deliver seamless & secure online experiences through advanced web applications and APIs. Automation, particularly in the form of bots, plays a pivotal role in streamlining operations, enhancing user interactions, and driving efficiency across the board.

However, the same technological advances that enable positive transformation can also pose significant risks. Malicious bots are increasingly targeting financial APIs, seeking vulnerabilities to exploit, disrupt services, and steal sensitive data. Differentiating between beneficial and harmful bot traffic is now more critical than ever for safeguarding your organization and maintaining trust with your users.

This session will provide actionable insights into the challenges and best practices for protecting your digital assets from malicious bots while ensuring that legitimate, beneficial bots continue to add value. With key takeaways such as:

How to distinguish between “good” bots that enhance financial services and “bad” bots that threaten security;
The impact of beneficial bots on user experience and operational efficiency in the financial sector;
The limitations of traditional Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in identifying and mitigating bot attacks;
Why a modern, AI-driven WAF is essential for accurate bot traffic differentiation and robust protection of financial APIs.