Virsec

The Virsec Security Platform (VSP) is a solution designed to provide runtime defense and zero-trust workload protection for applications and workloads. According to the vendor, this platform is targeted at small to large enterprises and caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including technology companies, public sector organizations, financial services, healthcare organizations, and state and local government entities.

Key Features

No Heavy Security Agents: According to the vendor, Virsec's lightweight agent is designed to ensure minimal latency to the application workload. The lightweight agent is said to have no impact on the performance of the application workload, allowing for seamless integration and operation without slowing down the system.

Ransomware Protection: The vendor claims that Virsec provides robust protection against ransomware attacks. They state that it can detect and prevent ransomware from encrypting files and demanding ransom, effectively stopping ransomware in its tracks and protecting critical data and systems from being compromised.

Enforce Zero Trust: According to the vendor, Virsec's zero trust application workload protection model aims to ensure that no rogue code ever executes. They claim that it stops zero-day attacks by not trusting any unknown binaries, files, or processes, thereby eliminating attacker dwell time and preventing unauthorized activity.

Application Control and Reputation Analysis: The vendor states that Virsec's platform provides application control by mapping everything an application is supposed to do. They claim that it analyzes the reputation of files, processes, and binaries to identify any suspicious or malicious activity, ensuring that applications only execute authorized actions and preventing unauthorized activities.

File System Monitoring and Protection: According to the vendor, Virsec monitors and protects the file system of applications and workloads. They state that it can detect any unauthorized changes or tampering with files and immediately take action to stop it, providing real-time visibility and protection of the file system to ensure the integrity and security of critical data.

Runtime and Memory Protection: Virsec is said to offer runtime and memory protection to detect and prevent attacks at the software's runtime. According to the vendor, it monitors the execution of code and memory access to identify and stop any malicious activity, ensuring that the runtime environment is secure and protecting against memory-based attacks.

Web and API Protection: According to the vendor, Virsec provides comprehensive protection for web applications and APIs. They claim that it can detect and prevent attacks targeting web applications, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting, safeguarding APIs from unauthorized access and ensuring the integrity and security of data exchanged.

Continuous Visibility: The vendor claims that Virsec offers continuous visibility into the security posture of applications and workloads. According to them, it provides real-time insights and alerts on any suspicious or unauthorized activities, allowing for proactive monitoring and response to potential threats and ensuring continuous protection.

Comprehensive Performance: According to the vendor, Virsec's platform delivers comprehensive performance without impacting the speed or performance of applications. They state that it ensures that the protection provided does not introduce latency or affect user experience, seamlessly integrating with existing systems and processes to maintain optimal performance.