In the context of security ratings, "Application Security" refers to the measures and practices implemented to protect software applications from potential security threats and vulnerabilities. It involves securing applications' design, development, deployment, and maintenance to resist attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access.

Application Security aims to identify and mitigate security weaknesses in software applications, including web and mobile applications. It encompasses various techniques and processes, such as secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security patching.

Application security aims to safeguard sensitive data, preserve the integrity and availability of applications, and maintain user trust. Organizations may lessen the possibility of successful cyberattacks, protect their reputation, and lessen the potential impact of security incidents by proactively addressing security risks.

When discussing security ratings, application security is critical in determining an organization's overall security posture. Security ratings providers evaluate an organization's security practices and controls, including application security measures. These assessments may consider secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and adherence to industry standards and best practices.

By assessing an organization's application security, security ratings provide insights into the effectiveness of its security measures and help stakeholders make informed decisions about potential risks and partnerships. A high application security rating indicates that an organization has implemented robust security practices, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks and data breaches. Conversely, a low rating highlights areas of concern that need to be addressed to enhance application security and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

ThreatNG Security Ratings incorporate intelligence substantiated with external attack surface management, digital risk protection capabilities, and Domain Intelligence discovery and assessment, providing a Web Application Hijacking Susceptibility score with enhanced fidelity and validity of an Application Security ratings in several ways:

Comprehensive Visibility: The solution can provide a broader view of an organization's digital footprint by integrating external attack surface management. It can identify all publicly exposed assets, including web applications, and assess their security posture. This comprehensive visibility ensures that all relevant applications are included in the security ratings assessment, leaving no gaps in coverage.

Continuous Monitoring: With digital risk protection capabilities, the solution can continuously monitor the organization's digital ecosystem for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This real-time monitoring allows for proactive identification and mitigation of potential application risks. The security ratings solution can provide more accurate and timely assessments by staying current with the latest threats.

Domain Intelligence Discovery and Assessment: The Domain Intelligence module enables the solution to gather intelligence tailored explicitly to the organization's domain. This intelligence can include information about the organization's industry, known vulnerabilities affecting similar applications, and emerging threats targeting the domain. Considering these domain-specific factors, the security ratings solution can provide more targeted and relevant application security assessments.

Deeper Inspection for Web Application Hijacking: Web application hijacking, also known as session hijacking or account takeover, is a critical security concern. The security ratings solution can identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in authentication, session management, and access controls by incorporating deeper inspection capabilities focused on susceptibility to web application hijacking. This specialized assessment provides a more granular evaluation of an organization's application security, increasing the fidelity and validity of the ratings.

Combining these capabilities, ThreatNG is a security ratings solution that can provide a more comprehensive and targeted application security assessment. Organizations can better evaluate their security posture, pinpoint possible improvement areas, and efficiently prioritize remediation efforts because of the increased reliability and integrity of the data. Ultimately, it empowers organizations to enhance their application security practices and mitigate risks more efficiently.