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Qualys Launches TotalAppSec: A New Era in Application Security Management

Qualys, Inc. has officially rolled out its latest innovation, TotalAppSec, a sophisticated application risk management solution designed to combat rising cyber threats across web applications and APIs. This comprehensive tool employs cutting-edge AI technology, allowing organizations to swiftly assess and mitigate risks associated with critical applications in an effective manner.

In today's digital landscape, web applications and APIs have become integral to business operations, yet they also pose significant cybersecurity risks. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report highlights alarming statistics — web applications serve as the primary entry points for breaches, with a staggering 68% attributed to human error, while many ransomware incidents are reportedly executed via compromised applications.

Traditionally, security measures have revolved around disjointed approaches, treating application security as a series of isolated components. This creates vulnerabilities, as cyber adversaries are increasingly adept at exploiting interconnected weaknesses. To address this challenge, Qualys TotalAppSec consolidates API security, web application scanning, and malware detection into a unified risk-based framework.

According to Katie Norton, research manager at IDC, enterprise security strategies are being increasingly influenced by the complexity of cyber threats. Organizations now require an encompassing view that integrates risk management efforts across infrastructure and application layers. "TotalAppSec can bridge the divide between these components, enabling better collaboration and prioritization of threats. This results in more decisive actions in mitigating risks efficiently," she stated.

Features of Qualys TotalAppSec

TotalAppSec is powered by Qualys’ TruRisk™ Platform and offers various functionalities:

• - Comprehensive Visibility: The tool helps security teams discover both known and unknown web applications and APIs by scanning on-premises, multi-cloud, and containerized environments.
• - Advanced Vulnerability Detection: TotalAppSec identifies critical vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10 for web applications and APIs, utilizing machine learning to detect sophisticated malware and zero-day exploits.
• - Risk Prioritization: With Qualys’ proprietary TruRisk™ scoring system, organizations can prioritize vulnerabilities based on their criticality and potential business impact, ensuring that the most significant risks are tackled first.
• - Integrated CI/CD Workflows: The application aligns seamlessly with existing development pipelines and IT service management (ITSM) tools like ServiceNow and JIRA, streamlining remediation processes and embedding security into DevSecOps practices.
• - Regulatory Compliance: It facilitates continuous compliance with critical regulations including PCI-DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA, minimizing the risk of non-compliance penalties.

The feedback from early adopters has been overwhelmingly positive. For instance, Beatrice Sirchis, head of application security at IDB Bank, remarked on how TotalAppSec provides clear visibility into vulnerabilities and enhances their application security framework, simplifying the remediation process from detection to resolution.

As enterprise dependency on APIs continues to grow, so does the complexity of associated security risks. Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys, encapsulated the solution's significance succinctly: "As organizations integrate multiple platforms, a unified view of all interfaces is essential to manage and eliminate the cyber risks that stem from these applications."

TotalAppSec is set to launch in Q1 2025, and interested parties can sign up for a free trial or participate in upcoming webinars to explore the software's capabilities. This innovative solution marks a significant stride forward in the field of application security, aligning cybersecurity measures with an organization's business strategies to enhance overall resilience against modern cyber threats.

For additional information, you can visit Qualys' official website.