Case Study: SA Power Networks strengthens DDoS and API protection with Imperva Application Security

SA Power Networks blocks 18.5 million malicious attempts in 3 days with Imperva

SA Power Networks, South Australia's sole electricity distributor, faced constant cybersecurity threats aimed at disrupting critical power services. To protect its web applications and meet new regulatory obligations under the SOCI Act, the company required a robust defense against DDoS attacks and API vulnerabilities. They turned to the vendor Imperva for a solution, initially deploying Imperva Cloud WAF.

Implementing Imperva Application Security, including Imperva API Security, provided enhanced visibility and protection. During a major three-day DDoS attack, Imperva's Cloud WAF deflected approximately 18.5 million malicious attempts, preventing service disruption. The API security solution also identified and helped secure unauthenticated endpoints, closing gaps in sensitive data leakage. These results gave SA Power Networks measurable security metrics and confidence in their cybersecurity posture.

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