- Only 8% of organizations use AI-based security measures, despite 70% being concerned about AI-enabled hacking.
- API security is critically underdeveloped, with only 6% of organizations having complete API documentation.
- Application DDoS attacks cost organizations an average of $366,000 per hour in downtime.
The latest 2025 Cyber Survey conducted by Radware (RDWR, Financial) has unveiled critical vulnerabilities plaguing organizations in application security measures. The report highlights that despite growing concerns over cyber threats, particularly those enhanced by AI, only 8% of surveyed organizations currently utilize AI-based protection solutions. This is alarming as 70% of respondents express significant anxiety over hackers using AI to forge more sophisticated attacks.
API security, a critical component of application protection, is disturbingly inadequate. Only 6% of organizations have full API documentation, and half are unaware of the third-party code in use within their applications. This lack of insight comes at a time when API usage has surged by 42% compared to 2023, with an average of 19 third-party APIs deployed per application.
Business logic attacks present another growing threat, with only 29% of security personnel fully trained to mitigate such incidents. This is despite 81% of organizations understanding the critical need for real-time protections against these attacks. The financial consequences are severe, as application DDoS attacks average $6,100 per minute, culminating in potential losses of $366,000 for every hour of downtime.
Radware's survey emphasizes the pressing need for organizations to bolster their cybersecurity frameworks, particularly in adopting AI-driven solutions and enhancing API security measures to counteract evolving threats efficiently. The company foresees an imminent shift, with a notable 80% of organizations planning to implement AI-based cybersecurity solutions in the next year.
