Lydia Zhang, President and Co-founderThis is where Ridge Security flips the script. Unlike manual pen testing, the company’s AI-powered security validation platform, RidgeBot, reduces testing durations, condensing weeks or months of testing into mere days and hours and generates reports during the testing phase itself. The platform excels in automated penetration testing and continuous exposure monitoring, eliminating staffing shortages.
“Empowered by RidgeBot in our arsenal, we stand at the forefront of continuous threat and exposure management (CTEM). We are dedicated to developing innovative cybersecurity products that benefit CISOs and security teams in reducing security risks,” says Lydia Zhang, president, and co-founder of Ridge Security.
RidgeBot automatically crawls and scans the specified IT infrastructure to identify and document assets and their attack surfaces. It assists users in identifying and validating vulnerabilities. It streamlines the identification process, condensing a myriad of vulnerabilities into a concise list of immediate concerns like tangible security risks that malicious hackers could potentially exploit. This approach provides security teams with clear prioritized tasks, actionable insights, and urgency, allowing them to promptly address critical vulnerabilities. Concentrating only on targeted and beset aspects helps them avoid unnecessary time and resources spent on less significant or harder-to-exploit issues.
The company also provides consistent coverage across Windows, Linux, websites, and databases. The platform’s ability to swiftly adapt and learn surpasses human capabilities, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date approach. This solution also minimizes the risk of data leakage by allowing customers to own and control their testing bot.
Every customer environment is distinct. RidgeBot is structured as a standard offering but with extensive coverage in terms of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Its database boasts a collection of 36,000 plugins, each serving as a script. These plugins identify vulnerabilities and exploit them. Within the 36,000 plugins, the company addresses various CVEs, some of which are more commonly observed in financial institutions, while others may be prevalent in manufacturing, and so forth. When engaging with a specific customer, Ridge Security assists in selecting relevant CVEs or testing scenarios tailored to their environment.
As RidgeBot is integrated with AI, the need for highly trained security experts is diminished. Individuals with regular IT backgrounds can operate it effectively. Once deployed, the platform allows on-demand testing whenever there is a change in the network—be it a new user, the discovery of a new CVE, or a need to validate the network’s security. RidgeBot, as a smart scheduling platform, makes real-time decisions on when, where, and how to attack based on information collected from the network. Unlike traditional testing tools that rely on human intelligence, RidgeBot autonomously imitates the hacker’s mindset and strategy, conducting sophisticated attacks, exploiting vulnerabilities, and performing lateral movements without human intervention.
Empowered by RidgeBot in our arsenal, we stand at the forefront of continuous threat and exposure management (CTEM). We are dedicated to developing innovative cybersecurity products that benefit CISOs and security teams in reducing security risks.
With a robust clientele of global customer base, Ridge Security has witnessed numerous success stories, and one particular case study on a Silicon Valley-based fintech company stands out. The company specializes in a global payment platform that acts as a conduit between various payment methods including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and credit cards and is pivotal in managing payments for retail stores worldwide. Due to the nature of their business, the client company must adhere to the payment card industry data security standard (PCIDSS). Annual tests are mandatory to ensure compliance and obtain the necessary certification. Traditionally, the client engaged a third-party consulting firm to perform penetration testing. But they faced budget constraints and started looking for an alternative approach.
Enter RidgeBot, which proved to be a game-changer. It not only generated reports equivalent in quality to those produced by human testers but also gained acceptance from the client’s auditors. The client incorporated this test report as crucial supporting evidence for PCIDSS compliance. Beyond meeting compliance requirements, the client recognized the platform’s potential for more frequent testing. In a strategic move, they acquired end-user licenses to conduct limited tests throughout the year. This proactive approach enabled them to promptly address issues rather than waiting for year-end audits. This case serves as compelling evidence that the platform can deliver results on par with human testers, marking a significant milestone in cybersecurity.
Ridge Security ultimate goal is to alleviate the burden of tedious and repetitive tasks and allow human testers to focus on strategic research, addressing zero-day vulnerabilities and other advanced attacks.
