A "Web Encryption" rating in security ratings refers to assessing or evaluating the encryption measures implemented on a website or web application. It focuses on security protocols and encryption algorithms to protect sensitive data transmitted over the web.

The Web Encryption rating measures the strength and effectiveness of the encryption techniques used to secure data in transit between the user's web browser and the web server. It considers factors such as implementing secure communication protocols like HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), robust encryption algorithms, and configuring appropriate cipher suites.

The Web Encryption rating is an essential aspect of security ratings as it explicitly evaluates the protection of data during communication over the web. By assessing the Web Encryption rating, organizations and users can gain insights into the strength of encryption measures and make informed decisions regarding the security of their web-based interactions and transactions.

ThreatNG Security Ratings integrates external attack surface management, digital risk protection capabilities, domain intelligence, dark web presence discovery and assessment, and deeper inspection for cyber risk exposure, which can enhance the fidelity and validity of a Web Encryption rating in the following ways:

External Attack Surface Assessment: By incorporating external attack surface management capabilities, the security ratings solution can assess the exposure of a website or web application to potential threats and vulnerabilities. This assessment considers factors such as network configuration, server security, and potential attack vectors that may impact the effectiveness of web encryption.

Domain Intelligence and Dark Web Presence: Including domain intelligence and dark web presence discovery allows the security ratings solution to gather information about the website or application's domain, reputation, and any compromised credentials or leaked encryption keys. This information enriches the rating by considering external factors that may affect the security and validity of the web encryption implementation.

Digital Risk Protection Capabilities: Incorporating digital risk protection capabilities enables the security ratings solution to assess the broader digital risks associated with web encryption. It evaluates factors such as brand impersonation, domain squatting, fraudulent certificates, or misconfigurations that may impact the integrity and effectiveness of the encryption implementation.

Deeper Inspection for Cyber Risk Exposure: The security ratings solution performs a deeper inspection for cyber risk exposure, which includes evaluating the website or application's overall security posture. This analysis considers patching practices, secure configuration, and adherence to security best practices. It provides a holistic view of the organization's commitment to security and risk mitigation, which directly impacts the reliability and validity of the web encryption rating.

By incorporating these additional capabilities, a security ratings solution like ThreatNG provides a more comprehensive assessment of web encryption. It considers external threats, digital risks, domain intelligence, dark web presence, and overall cyber risk exposure. This increased fidelity and validity of the Web Encryption rating allow organizations to understand their web encryption practices better, identify potential vulnerabilities, and take appropriate measures to enhance the security of their websites and web applications.