Prevent supply-chain attacks and 99% of cloud malware, ransomware and runtime exploits with intelligent, library-level policies.
Remove excessive library permissions to secure your applications effortlessly—no code changes, engineering efforts, or disruption to normal operations required.
These policies apply to any library—whether direct or indirect dependencies, open-source or custom, in-house or third-party—instantly closing exposure windows without waiting on developer or vendor updates.
It takes ~9 days for an OSS supplier to release a patch and 5 days for a vulnerability to be exploited. This means, applications are often exposed before engineering can begin to work on deploying a fix.
With 3,000 newly discovered CVEs every month, engineering teams are constantly interrupted with new security issues. Leveraging Raven's runtime patching solution allows organizations to protect the production environment and eliminate the exposure window without disrupting releases.
Raven vs WAF
Requires Code?
Resource
Time to Solution
False Negative
Protocol
Deployment
Protection Quality
No
SecOps
Up to a minute
None
All Protocols
Library Level
100%
WAF
Yes
Experienced Engineer
Couple of days
Many
Http
Network
Partial
Accelerate Incident Remediation
Save Engineering Time
Independent of OSS Maintainers
Independent of 3rd Party Application Vendors
FAQ
What is runtime virtual vulnerability patching?
Runtime virtual vulnerability patching is a runtime security solution that protects applications from known vulnerabilities without changing the underlying code. It creates a virtual barrier around the vulnerability, stopping exploitation while allowing the application to function normally.
How does Raven's virtual patching differ from WAFs?
Raven's virtual patching offers more precise protection by focusing on specific vulnerabilities, while WAFs use broader rule sets. Raven's solution adapts in real-time to new threats and causes fewer false positives than WAFs.
Can virtual patching replace traditional software updates?
While virtual patching provides primary protection, it's not a permanent replacement for software updates. It's best used temporarily until proper code fixes can be implemented.
What types of vulnerabilities can Raven's virtual patching address?
Raven's virtual patching solution can address many vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), remote code execution, and many others that affect web applications and APIs
How quickly can Raven implement virtual patches?
Raven can implement virtual patches almost immediately, often within minutes of finding a vulnerability. This quick comeback significantly reduces applications' window of exposure.
Does using Raven's virtual patching impact application performance?
Raven's virtual patching is designed to have minimal impact on application performance. In most cases, users won't notice any difference in speed or functionality.
How does Raven's solution handle false positives compared to WAFs?
Raven's targeted practice of virtual patching typically results in fewer false positives than traditional WAFs. The system focuses on specific vulnerabilities rather than broad pattern matching, reducing the likelihood of blocking legitimate traffic.
Can Raven's virtual patching protect legacy applications?
Raven's virtual patching is particularly useful for legacy applications that may be difficult or risky to update. It can provide an additional layer of security without requiring changes to the original codebase.
How does Raven stay updated on new vulnerabilities?
Raven uses a combination of automated threat intelligence gathering, machine learning, and human expertise to continuously update its vulnerability database and create new virtual patches as threats emerge.
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