ThreatNG Arms Security Teams with Granular WAF Identification: A Game-Changer for External Attack Surface Management
Web applications have become the lifeblood of modern businesses, powering everything from e-commerce platforms to critical internal systems. But with this increased reliance comes a heightened risk of cyberattacks. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are a crucial line of defense, acting as gatekeepers to protect against malicious traffic and vulnerabilities. However, knowing exactly where your WAF protection is deployed (and where it's missing) can be daunting, especially across a vast web infrastructure.
Enter ThreatNG, a leader in external attack surface management, with a game-changing update that promises to revolutionize how security teams approach web application security.
Introducing ThreatNG's Granular WAF Identification
ThreatNG's latest enhancement brings a new level of granularity to WAF identification. By passively scanning your organization's entire digital footprint, ThreatNG can now pinpoint the presence (or absence) of WAFs down to the subdomain level. It means you'll have a crystal-clear picture of which web applications are protected and, more importantly, which might be exposed to potential threats.
But that's not all. ThreatNG's WAF identification goes beyond simply detecting the presence of a firewall. It can also identify nearly 200 different WAF vendors, giving you valuable insights into the specific solutions in place across your web properties.
ThreatNG's solution empowers your security team with actionable insights, giving you the confidence to protect your web applications effectively.
So, what does this mean for your security team? Here are some of the key benefits you can expect:
Enhanced Protection: A comprehensive view of your WAF deployment can help you better assess your web security posture. You'll know where your defenses are strong and where they might need bolstering.
Targeted Risk Mitigation: The subdomain-level granularity lets you focus your remediation efforts on the most vulnerable areas. For example, if you discover a critical application without WAF protection, you can prioritize its security hardening.
Improved Security Posture Assessment: The data collected by ThreatNG can be used to identify trends and patterns in your web security. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions about future security investments and strategies.
Streamlined Vendor Management: Knowing which WAF vendors are used across your organization simplifies keeping your solutions up-to-date and optimized.
Real-World Impact: A Hypothetical Scenario
Let's say your company operates a large e-commerce platform with multiple subdomains. Using ThreatNG's granular WAF identification, you discover that a subdomain responsible for processing customer payments lacks WAF protection. This is a critical vulnerability that attackers could exploit to steal sensitive financial information.
Armed with this knowledge, you can immediately deploy a WAF on the vulnerable subdomain, mitigating the risk before it's too late. Without ThreatNG's granular visibility, this vulnerability might have gone unnoticed, exposing your customers and business to significant financial losses.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ThreatNG's granular WAF identification empowers security teams with the proactive knowledge they need to defend their web applications. By understanding exactly where your WAF protection exists (or doesn't), you can take targeted action to mitigate risks and strengthen your overall security posture.
Don't leave your web applications to chance. Explore how ThreatNG can help you take a more proactive approach to web application security.
