Client-side protection solutions help businesses protect their customers against end-user data exfiltration and shield websites from threats related to vulnerable source code. These solutions analyze script behavior in real time, provide actionable insights in a single dashboard view, and deliver alerts to mitigate harmful script activity.
These front-end security tools allow organizations to gain visibility and control over first and third-party website code, reducing the risk of supply chain fraud and preventing data breaches and client-side attacks. They identify and prevent web skimming attacks and protect websites against malicious script injections and unauthorized third-party data collection.
Client-side protection software offers protection against client-side attacks, including keylogging, form jacking, cross-site scripting (XSS), data harvesting (PII harvesting), digital skimming, and Magecart. These tools ultimately help businesses stay compliant with PCI DSS and other financial and data privacy regulations.
Client-side protection tools have some overlap with attack surface management software and risk-based vulnerability management software as all three are deployed to identify vulnerabilities and reduce the attack surface. However, unlike the other two, client-side protection software focuses specifically on securing the client-side environment, typically within web browsers or mobile devices.
To qualify for inclusion in the Client-side Protection Solutions category, a product must:
Offer continuous scanning of websites and applications for suspicious activities, prompt alerts, and capabilities to respond to client-side threats
Offer visibility into an application’s third-party components
Prevent credential stuffing on the client side to block account takeover attempts
Protect against a wide range of client-side threats, including XSS attacks, formjacking, digital skimming, and Magecart exploits
Provide actionable insights and reporting features for clear visibility into security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status
