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SecureIQLab’s Groundbreaking 2025 Cloud WAAP Validation Study

On May 1, 2025, SecureIQLab, a prominent player in cloud security validation solutions, presented the findings of its comprehensive study on Cloud Web Application Firewall and API Protection (WAAP) at the renowned RSA Conference held in Silicon Valley, California. This extensive validation effort reviewed over 15 leading enterprise cloud WAAP vendors, using SecureIQLab's innovative SocX® platform that leverages artificial intelligence to conduct advanced validation tests.

The study, which spanned from January to April 2025, aimed to assess the effectiveness of WAAP solutions against critical security threats identified in the OWASP Top 2023 list. This rigorous evaluation covered complex attack scenarios and hundreds of attack techniques, positioning it as one of the largest comparative analyses in the industry.

Key Findings from the Study

The outcomes of the study were enlightening. One of the most notable points was the identification of the need for organizations to embrace more sophisticated defense mechanisms to combat evolving cyber threats. According to David Ellis, VP of Corporate Relations & Research at SecureIQLab, “Today’s sophisticated cyber threats require equally sophisticated defense mechanisms.” He stressed the importance of leveraging their proprietary validation methodologies to ascertain the security posture of organizations' web applications.

The study revealed impressive results regarding the efficacy of security solutions:

• - The utilization of the AI-enhanced SocX® platform led to a remarkable 40% improvement in validation efficacy of the OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities.
• - The average OWASP Top 10 security score among the tested vendors jumped to 89.5%, a slight increase of around 2% compared to the previous year.
• - Remarkably, only 2 out of the 11 tested security providers earned SecureIQLab's badge of honor for being “Secure by Design” and “Secure by Default.”
• - The overall score for Cloud WAAP security solutions averaged 74.50% in terms of their security efficacy, with an operational efficiency score of 86.9%.
• - In contrast, API security scores were found lacking, with an average of only 55.0%, highlighting a critical area that businesses need to address urgently.

As underscored by Cameron Camp, Senior Security Researcher at SecureIQLab, “What you don’t validate today becomes tomorrow's vulnerability.” He elaborated that without thorough validation of Cloud WAF API security against modern threats, enterprises risk not only data breaches but also significant harm to their customer trust and financial stability.

Exclusive Insights at RSA Conference

During the RSA Conference, attendees were given unique access to the full validation report along with a demonstration of the SocX® platform. SecureIQLab also conducted insightful presentations concerning their badge of honor for secure deployment strategies which resonate well in today’s cybersecurity landscape. For those unable to attend the conference, SecureIQLab will be hosting a webinar on May 22, 2025, focused on key takeaways from the study, aiming to arm security professionals with the knowledge needed to enhance their organizations' security postures through informed WAAP strategies.

The comparative report, as well as detailed individual reports for each security vendor, is available for further review on SecureIQLab's website, offering a comprehensive look at the current state of cloud WAAP security.

SecureIQLab continues to set benchmarks in the cloud cybersecurity domain, paving the way for enterprise customers to prioritize security and gain insights on mitigating the complexities associated with web application protection.