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Configuration Monitoring Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance. Vulnerability Scanning Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities Source-Code Scanning Scan the initial code written for application development Web Scanning Show More ##### ## Application (4) Manual Application Testing Allows users to perfrom hands-on live simulations and penetration tests. Static Code Analysis Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it. Black Box Testing Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS. Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (41) SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Endpoint Protection Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Encryption Convert data into a code for security Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Financial Data Protection Anti Virus Prevents, detects and removes malware Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Virus Definition Update Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities VPN Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Anti Spam Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Runtime Container Security Continuously vetting activities within the container application environment including hosts, open ports, protocols and payloads. Asset Discovery Threat Intelligence Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats Vulnerability Protection Safeguards to protect network vulnerabilities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Classify levels of threat and organize actions based on priorities Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. SQL Injections Protect against code driven website security attack techniques Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Threat Protection Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats Web-Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to web applications Password Protection Protect passwords from security threats Website Crawling Crawling and indexing web pages Vulnerability Assessment The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system. 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