Within the context of security ratings providers, application security focuses on identifying and assessing vulnerabilities and risks associated with an organization's web applications. This category evaluates the likelihood and potential impact of attacks targeting these applications.

How ThreatNG Addresses Application Security

ThreatNG's comprehensive approach to application security goes beyond basic vulnerability scanning. It leverages multiple data sources and analysis techniques to provide a holistic view of an organization's application security posture.

Key Features and Capabilities

1. Web Application Hijack Susceptibility Score: This score, derived from external attack surface and digital risk intelligence, including Domain Intelligence, is a primary indicator of an organization's vulnerability to application hijacking. It analyzes the externally accessible parts of web applications to pinpoint potential entry points for attackers.

2. Domain Intelligence: This module is crucial in substantiating the Web Application Hijack Susceptibility score. It provides detailed insights into various aspects of an organization's domain, including:

   • DNS Intelligence: Identifies potential vulnerabilities in DNS records and configurations.

   • Subdomain Intelligence: Assesses the security posture of subdomains, which can often be overlooked attack vectors.

   • Certificate Intelligence: Analyzes SSL certificates for potential weaknesses or misconfigurations.

   • Exposed API Discovery: Identifies exposed APIs that attackers could exploit.

   • Known Vulnerabilities: Detects known vulnerabilities in web applications and underlying infrastructure.

3. Sensitive Code Exposure: This module uncovers sensitive information exposed in public code repositories, including API keys, access tokens, and database credentials. This information can be exploited to compromise applications and data.

4. Search Engine Exploitation: This facility helps identify sensitive information that may be inadvertently exposed through search engines, such as error messages, configuration files, and privileged folders.

5. Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module assesses the security of the organization's cloud services and SaaS applications, identifying potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could impact application security.

6. Archived Web Pages: By analyzing archived web pages, ThreatNG can identify past vulnerabilities and security issues that may still be present or exploitable.

7. Technology Stack: Identifying the technologies an organization uses helps understand potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors specific to those technologies.

Benefits of ThreatNG's Approach

• Comprehensive Assessment: ThreatNG combines multiple data sources and analysis techniques to provide a complete picture of application security risks.

• Prioritized Remediation: The platform prioritizes findings based on severity and potential impact, enabling organizations to focus on the most critical issues.

• Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG continuously monitors for new vulnerabilities and threats, providing ongoing visibility into application security posture.

• Collaboration and Management: The platform facilitates collaboration among security teams and provides tools for managing and tracking remediation efforts.

Examples of How ThreatNG Helps Manage Application Security Findings

• Identifying Vulnerable Subdomains: ThreatNG's Subdomain Intelligence module can identify subdomains with outdated software or misconfigured security settings, allowing organizations to address these vulnerabilities before they are exploited.

• Detecting Exposed API Keys: The Sensitive Code Exposure module can uncover API keys inadvertently exposed in public code repositories, enabling organizations to revoke or rotate these keys to prevent unauthorized access.

• Uncovering Cloud Misconfigurations: ThreatNG's Cloud and SaaS Exposure module can identify misconfigured cloud storage buckets or insecure access controls, helping organizations secure their cloud environments and protect sensitive data.

By providing a comprehensive and continuous assessment of application security risks, ThreatNG empowers organizations to proactively manage their application security posture and reduce their overall cyber risk.