Technology Stack
In cybersecurity, a technology stack refers to the combination of software, frameworks, programming languages, operating systems, and other technologies an organization uses to build and run its applications, websites, and digital infrastructure. This stack can include everything from web servers and content management systems to databases, analytics platforms, and cloud services.
Understanding the technology stack is crucial for security teams as it provides a comprehensive view of potential vulnerabilities and attack surfaces. Each stack component can have its own set of vulnerabilities, and how these components interact can create additional risks.
ThreatNG's Role in Uncovering and Managing the Technology Stack
ThreatNG, as an all-in-one EASM, DRP, and security ratings solution, plays a significant role in uncovering and managing an organization's technology stack through its various investigation modules:
Domain Intelligence: This module analyzes DNS records, subdomains, certificates, IP addresses, and other information to identify web applications, APIs, development environments, VPNs, firewalls, and known vulnerabilities associated with the organization's domain.
Sensitive Code Exposure: This module scans public code repositories and mobile apps for exposed secrets like passwords, API keys, and configuration files, which can reveal vulnerabilities and sensitive information about the technology stack.
Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module identifies the organization's cloud services (sanctioned and unsanctioned) and SaaS implementations, highlighting potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could expose the technology stack to risk.
Online Sharing Exposure: This module checks for the organization's presence on code-sharing platforms like Pastebin and Gist, where sensitive information or code snippets related to the technology stack might be inadvertently exposed.
Archived Web Pages: This module analyzes archived web pages for clues about past technologies used by the organization, which can help identify legacy systems and potential vulnerabilities.
Technology Stack: This module directly identifies the specific technologies (e.g., web servers, CMS, databases, CRM) used by the organization, providing a detailed inventory of the technology stack.
Integration with Complementary Security Solutions
ThreatNG can integrate with various complementary security solutions to enhance its capabilities and streamline security operations. Here are a few examples:
Vulnerability Scanners: ThreatNG can feed the identified technologies and versions into vulnerability scanners like Nessus or Qualys to perform in-depth scans for known vulnerabilities.
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs): ThreatNG can integrate with WAFs to provide real-time protection against web attacks by blocking malicious traffic and virtual patching vulnerabilities.
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): ThreatNG can correlate its findings with IDS/IPS alerts to detect and prevent attacks targeting specific technologies in the stack.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems: ThreatNG can send its findings to a SIEM system to centralize security data and provide a unified view of security events.
Handoff Scenarios
ThreatNG would typically hand off to other solutions in the following scenarios:
Vulnerability Remediation: Once ThreatNG identifies vulnerabilities in the technology stack, it can pass this information to vulnerability scanners or patch management tools to prioritize and remediate them.
Incident Response: If ThreatNG detects an active attack or compromise, it can hand off the relevant information to the SIEM system or incident response team to investigate and contain the incident.
Web Application Security: If ThreatNG discovers vulnerabilities in web applications, it can pass this information on to WAFs or web application security scanners for further analysis and protection.
By integrating these complementary solutions, ThreatNG can provide a comprehensive and proactive approach to external attack surface management, helping organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their technology stack before attackers exploit them.
