Dynatrace has patented a technology to identify and prevent attacks on vulnerable applications by tracing the flow of untrusted input data. By augmenting application code with sensor code, potential vulnerabilities are detected and countermeasures are applied to prevent attacks. GlobalData’s report on Dynatrace gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Dynatrace, Hybrid cloud mgmt was a key innovation area identified from patents. Dynatrace's grant share as of January 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Identifying security vulnerabilities in applications using input data monitoring
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886599B2) discloses a computer-implemented method for identifying security vulnerabilities in applications within a distributed computing environment. The method involves registering input data, logging sanitization processes, and tracking sink calls within the application. An agent deployed in the execution environment determines if parameter values for sink calls were properly sanitized and identifies security vulnerabilities if any parameter values were not sanitized. The system also includes sensors for modification tracking, source data extraction, and data sanitization, providing a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing security issues in applications.
Furthermore, the patent describes a computer-implemented system that includes a processor and storage medium with program instructions for implementing the method. The system features sensors for source data registration, sanitization logging, and sink call tracking, along with an agent for vulnerability identification. Additionally, a modification tracking sensor is included to monitor modifications made to data objects in the security status repository. This system offers a robust framework for detecting security vulnerabilities in applications executing on host computing devices in distributed environments, enhancing overall security measures and mitigating potential risks associated with data handling and processing.
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