Security observability: Protecting against vulnerabilities and threats

Security incidents and cyber-attacks are projected to reach $9.5 trillion in costs worldwide by 2024 and exceed $13 trillion by 2028, emphasizing the need for robust security observability in safeguarding applications against evolving threats. The MELT framework, which consists of metrics, events, logs, and traces, provides a comprehensive approach to security observability, enabling early detection and prevention of vulnerabilities by offering real-time insights into application behavior. Platforms like New Relic facilitate security observability by visualizing vulnerabilities, aiding in the detection of security issues such as authentication and access control vulnerabilities, brute force attacks, and external dependency risks. Tracing events, analyzing logs, and leveraging AI and machine learning tools enhance the ability to proactively address potential security threats, thereby strengthening an organization's security posture and response capabilities. The integration of observability tools not only helps in identifying and patching vulnerabilities but also supports incident response, threat modeling, and overall security posture assessment, making security observability an essential component of modern cybersecurity strategies.