Detecting and Managing Bot Activity More Efficiently

Explore efficient methods for detecting and managing bot activity in this 54-minute conference talk from AppSecUSA 2015. Dive into the world of bots, from simple health checks to complex site spidering, and learn to distinguish between beneficial and potentially harmful automated traffic. Discover various detection techniques, including HTTP header signature evaluation, client ability testing, and behavior analysis. Gain insights on categorizing bots and implementing appropriate responses to protect your web infrastructure. Learn how to balance allowing access to beneficial bots while effectively managing those that may negatively impact your business. Benefit from the speaker's 15 years of expertise in computer networking and security as you enhance your understanding of bot management strategies.