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Definition
Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart; a challenge to reduce automated abuse.
In Practice
In practice, CAPTCHA helps teams reduce risk by improving visibility, control, and response speed. It is often paired with adjacent controls depending on environment constraints and compliance needs.
Related
A hidden field or decoy used to detect automated form submissions and reduce spam.
View definitionAn automated program that can simulate user actions; often used for scraping or abuse.
View definitionA policy that caps request volume over time to prevent abuse and maintain service stability.
View definitionSolutions
Harden applications with secure SDLC practices, OWASP-aligned testing, and SAST/DAST coverage to reduce exploitable risk.
ExploreSecure the software supply chain with SBOM visibility, SAST/DAST, and secure SDLC controls for third-party risk.
ExploreEstablish a secure platform and cloud foundation with landing zones, policy guardrails, and audit-ready controls.
ExploreModernize and migrate workloads with security-first architecture, phased cutovers, and operational readiness.
ExploreContext
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