As software applications become an essential component of any organization’s tech stack, devastating cyberattacks are increasingly driven by thousands of newly discovered vulnerabilities targeting applications which are constantly being identified by attackers. The security challenges facing software applications have never been higher even as such programs become more ubiquitous across desktop and mobile devices alike.
A comprehensive solution to application security (AppSec) is the best approach for most organizations, given how ubiquitous applications have become for workflows across industries.
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AppSec includes a variety of different approaches which are Application Testing as a Service (ATaaS) is a suite of automated tools, processes, and expert services which provide a comprehensive solution across both software development and deployment to prevent vulnerabilities from arising across the whole application lifecycle.
Vulnerability disclosure is an essential component of AtaaS: any vulnerabilities are identified and isolated before they become vulnerabilities which can be weaponized to target the application, wherever and whenever it is deployed.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is another component of the AppSec. DAST can be compared with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), an alternative testing method which is detailed in another Inspectiv blog. DAST does not rely on humans, but uses full access to an application and operating environment to investigate all inputs, from network traffic to the granular details of software code.
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTAS) is a manual, full-scope investigation of the application which fully accounts for the ecosystem that applications rely on. Penetration tests simulate a real-life hacking scenario, from intelligence gathering through infiltration before reaching a finale with compromise and data exfiltration by a team of expert white-hat hackers who stay constantly up to speed with the latest application and network vulnerabilities which are being used to target organizations daily.
Buy Bounty programs utilize crowdsourcing methods to identify vulnerabilities, allowing an organization to rely on the expertise of a large group of specialists who can pour over the minutiae of code and other aspects of an application before deployment, providing an additional layer of preventative security.
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing security teams today is the sheer scope of the challenge: dealing with reducing the signal to noise ratio amidst a constantly changing threat landscape which is only becoming more complex with the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence, the shift to cloud computing for many systems, and other technological changes.
Deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) are being rapidly deployed and offer extraordinary opportunities as artificial intelligence is deployed to analyze and synthesize vast troves of data stored in applications by organizations, but also present unique and rapidly evolving security challenges. LLMs increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure, meaning that organizations need to be sure that any application data which is not explicitly granted to AI systems is secured.
Mobile applications have become more essential for our everyday lives as more and more daily interactions are mediated via smartphones. A successful mobile device compromise can be even more damaging than targeting a personal computer, as mobile devices are taken everywhere and can be used to track an individual as well as access much of their personal information.
Web applications are also an increasingly ubiquitous feature of everyday life for individuals and organizations, with many choosing the convenience of storing data in applications as opposed to constant manual entry. This convenience is a double edged sword, as the responsibility for securing the data is simply shifted to those developing and managing the applications themselves.
Organizations also rely on legacy systems to meet specific needs, which opens up a hornet's nest of security issues, as legacy programs are often the most vulnerable to attacks. Traditional solutions are also facing challenges in terms of scaling and adopting to a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment where applications are deployed constantly to a growing global audience. In short, the security challenges surrounding applications are many, requiring a comprehensive solution to check all of the boxes for a security program.
An unified solution for application security which integrates penetration testing and review allows teams to quickly remediate any vulnerabilities which arise before they can be weaponized. This will also improve collaboration between developers and security professionals, preventing the type of siloing which can prevent security issues from being actioned in a timely manner.
Inspectiv offers fixed pricing models to prevent cost overruns and solutions which are scalable, regardless of whether you are an early-stage start-up or a global enterprise. These include the aforementioned Vulnerability Disclosure Program, DAST, and PTAS in a single platform.
Inspectiv is also the perfect solution for meeting the growing demand for compliance as more industries require specialized security frameworks and practices. The most respected industry standards, such as SOC2 and OWASP, can be met with Inspectiv, which also partners with other security providers to provide the most comprehensive solution.
Inspectiv has built a reputation as a leading application security provider with a platform which is intuitive and comprehensive, standing out in an industry which is so often plagued by a lack of integrated solutions and excessive siloing of data.
Automated tooling and expert services allows the heavy lifting to be done for application and security teams so that they can concentrate on their own organizations without losing sleep over covering every step of application development and deployment.
A full-spectrum AppSec solution is likely the best choice for safeguarding applications, but the first steps are to work with your security teams to review the security requirements facing your organization in the application arena, identify any gaps, and begin evaluating vendors who can tailor solutions to fit your needs. You can reach out to Inspectiv easily via the link below to schedule a consultation for your organization.
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