SSL/TLS Events by Region
The SSL/TLS events data provides valuable insights into the security posture of websites across the globe. To better understand this trend, let’s break down the SSL/TLS events by region. North America: The US leads the region with 53.7% of the total SSL/TLS events in Q3 2024. Canada follows closely with 21.1%, while Mexico ranks third with 12.2%. Europe: The European region accounts for 24.5% of the total SSL/TLS events in Q3 2024. The UK is the top country in Europe with 8.5%, followed by Germany with 5.6%, and France with 4.3%. Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region accounts for 15.3% of the total SSL/TLS events in Q3 2024. China is the top country in the region with 6.2%, followed by Japan with 3.4%, and Australia with 2.5%.
Misconfigurations in Q3
The Q3 report highlights the most frequent misconfigurations in the Anycast Network, with 30.32% of the configurations being incorrect. This percentage is significantly higher than the previous quarter, indicating a concerning trend. The top three countries with the highest number of misconfigurations are Brazil, the US, and Canada, with 12.1%, 7%, and 3.8% respectively.
The study found that 71.4% of websites had a privacy policy, but only 34.6% of those policies were compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The study also found that 71.4% of websites had a cookie consent banner, but only 24.1% of those banners were compliant with the GDPR.
Understanding the State of Privacy on the Web
The internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, and with it, the importance of online privacy has grown exponentially.
4% in Q3.
Cloud storage users are prioritizing security over convenience.
The number of public files stored in cloud storage decreased by 79.8% from Q1 2023 to Q2 2024, and by 83.1% from Q1 2023 to Q3 2024.
Cloud Storage Trends: A Shift Towards Security
The cloud storage landscape has undergone significant changes in recent quarters, with a notable decrease in the number of public files stored in cloud storage. This trend is a reflection of the increasing importance of security in the digital age.
Decrease in Public Files
From Q1 to Q3 2024, the number of public files stored in cloud storage decreased significantly. The total number of public files dropped from 218,509 in Q1 2024 to 45,782 in Q3 2024, a decrease of 79.8% from Q1 2023.
