essential protection beyond firewalls

frequently asked

Where does webApp.secure™ fit in the overall architecture?

webApp.secure sits behind the Internet-facing perimeter defenses (firewall(s), intrusion detection systems, etc.) and in front of the Web environment (IIS, Apache, WebSphere®, etc.).

Does webApp.secure have to run on the Web server?

No, webApp.secure operates as a reverse-proxy and can therefore run on the same machine as the Web server, but also gives the flexibility to run on a separate machine.

In what form(s) can webApp.secure be deployed?

webApp.secure can be deployed as software directly onto the Web server, on a dedicated server (vanilla x86 hardware), or as an appliance - either single-purpose or as part of a unified threat management platform (contact us for details).

What are "Intended Use Guidelines"?

Intended Use Guidelines™ refer to the "rules" extracted from content (primarily HTML) as it leaves the Web environment. Within the context of a positive protection model, Intended Use Guidelines represent a "white list".

Does webApp.secure need to go through a "re-training" process as the website is updated?

No, the Intended Use Guidelines are updated in real-time based on the content of the site. Changes to the website are automatically recognized.

Does webApp.secure Professional Edition meet PCI 6 requirements?

Yes, the comprehensive application protection provided by webApp.secure PE satisfies PCI 6 compliance requirements.

Beware of "pretenders" that claim PCI 6 compliance, but do nothing more than rudimentary HTTP protocol inspection. These products have no ability to stop SQL injection, cross-site scripting, or other sophisticated application-manipulation attacks that concern the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI Security Standards.org).

Is there extensive training or certification required to operate webApp.secure?

No, webApp.secure was designed from the ground up to be as easy to use as it is effective. Unique functionality of webApp.secure makes it very intelligent and automatic, which dramatically reduces installation and on-going administration costs/efforts.