Cenzic
Application security testing for enterprise software and tools to find application vulnerabilities.
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Cenzic, established in 2000 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, operated as a provider of application security testing solutions before its acquisition by Trustwave in March 2014. The company catered to a broad client base, including Fortune 1000 corporations, government agencies, universities, and small to medium-sized businesses, helping them identify and mitigate security risks.
The firm's business was centered on assessing cloud, mobile, and web applications for security vulnerabilities. Cenzic delivered its services through a flexible model that included on-premise software, managed cloud services, and hybrid solutions, allowing for continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Its core technology, a patented platform named Hailstorm, was designed to emulate hacker behavior to find vulnerabilities in running applications, a method known as dynamic application security testing (DAST). This approach utilized behavioral and learning algorithms to assess complex applications.
Cenzic offered a suite of products tailored to different needs. 'Cenzic Enterprise' was a software solution for managing security risk across an entire organization, while 'Cenzic Desktop' served individual power users. For clients preferring a hands-off approach, 'Cenzic Managed Cloud' provided full vulnerability testing performed by Cenzic's security experts. The company also provided a self-service 'Cenzic Cloud' portal for basic testing. Following its acquisition, Cenzic's technology was integrated into Trustwave's portfolio to create a broader security testing platform that combines both dynamic and static security testing as subscription-based services.
Keywords: application security testing, dynamic application security testing, DAST, web application security, mobile application security, cloud security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, Trustwave, Hailstorm, security risk management, automated security testing, software development lifecycle, cybersecurity, compliance assurance, PCI compliance, threat intelligence, information security, vulnerability scanning, managed security services