Contrast Graph
Contrast Graph provides Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts and Application Security (AppSec) teams with a real-time, in-depth view of an organization's application and API landscape. It functions as a digital twin, mapping the intricate connections between an application's components, its runtime behavior, and the flow of data. This view allows for a comprehensive understanding of how vulnerabilities, active threats, and critical assets are interconnected.
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How Contrast Graph works
By using light-weight sensors embedded in application code, Contrast Graph continuously monitors an application as it runs. It observes runtime behavior to identify how different parts of the application interact with each other and with various data sources. This dynamic analysis enables the graph to map out potential attack paths and understand the actual exploitability of identified vulnerabilities.
Contrast Graph benefits
User | Benefits |
|---|---|
SOC analysts | Reduced alert fatigue: By providing context around vulnerabilities, the Contrast Graph helps you prioritize alerts based on real-world risk. Analysts can focus on vulnerabilities that are actually exploitable and pose a genuine danger. Real-time threat visibility: Contrast Graph offers a live view of attacks targeting the application layer. This behavior allows you to detect and respond to security incidents as they occur. Enhanced incident response: When Contrast detects a threat, Contrast Graph provides a clear map of the affected components and their relationships. This context is helps you understand the potential impact of an attack and implement a swift and effective response. The ability to trace the incident to its root cause within the application streamlines forensic analysis. |
AppSec teams | Accurate vulnerability prioritization: The dynamic risk scoring that Contrast Graph users determines whether a vulnerability is truly exploitable within the application's current configuration and runtime environment. This behavior lets AppSec teams focus their remediation efforts on the most critical issues. Actionable remediation guidance: By pinpointing the exact location of a vulnerability in the code and providing context on how it can be exploited, Contrast Graph offers developers clear, actionable guidance for remediation. This data accelerates the patching process and reduces the back-and-forth conversations between security and development teams. Improved DevSecOps collaboration: The unified and contextualized view of application security improves collaboration between development, security, and operations teams. Everyone is working from the same real-time data, which streamlines communication and ensures that security is an integral part of the development lifecycle. The platform's ability to integrate with developer tools and provide AI-powered remediation suggestions further bridges the gap between security and development. |