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Web Application Security

Signal Sciences

Enterprise-grade web application and API protection powered by Fastly's global network

SOC 2
ISO 27001
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Category
Software
Ideal For
Defense Contractors
Deployment
Cloud / Hybrid
Integrations
None+ Apps
Security
Real-time threat detection, behavioral analysis, DDoS mitigation, bot detection, attack blocking, API abuse prevention, end-to-end encryption
API Access
Yes - comprehensive REST API for integration and automation

About Signal Sciences

Signal Sciences is a Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform that delivers real-time defense against sophisticated cyber threats including zero-day exploits, API abuse, malicious bot traffic, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Now integrated with Fastly's edge computing platform, Signal Sciences provides organizations with multi-layered protection for mission-critical web applications and APIs across cloud-native and on-premises environments. The platform combines signature-based detection with behavioral analytics and machine learning to identify and block threats before they impact applications. Signal Sciences is particularly valuable for defense contractors, government agencies, and military organizations requiring stringent compliance and advanced threat prevention. AiDOOS enhances Signal Sciences deployments by streamlining integration with existing security infrastructure, optimizing rule configurations across distributed environments, and enabling rapid scaling for enterprises managing complex application portfolios. Through AiDOOS, organizations can accelerate time-to-value, reduce security operational overhead, and maintain consistent protection policies across hybrid infrastructures.

Challenges It Solves

  • Sophisticated web application attacks and zero-day exploits targeting APIs and web services
  • Malicious bot traffic consuming resources and degrading application performance
  • DDoS attacks disrupting availability of mission-critical applications
  • API abuse and unauthorized access attempts compromising data security
  • Compliance requirements for sensitive government and defense applications

Proven Results

89
Reduction in successful web application attacks
76
Decrease in malicious bot traffic reaching applications
94
DDoS attack mitigation and threat prevention rate

Key Features

Core capabilities at a glance

Real-Time Threat Detection

AI-powered behavioral analysis for instant attack identification

Detects and blocks threats in milliseconds with 99.9% accuracy

API Protection

Comprehensive API security with abuse prevention and rate limiting

Prevents API abuse and unauthorized access across all endpoints

Bot Management

Sophisticated bot detection distinguishing good bots from malicious actors

Blocks 95% of malicious bots while allowing legitimate traffic

DDoS Mitigation

Global network-based protection against volumetric and application-layer attacks

Handles DDoS attacks exceeding 500+ Gbps without application impact

Compliance & Audit Logging

Comprehensive logging for government and regulatory compliance

Meets NIST, FedRAMP, and DoD security framework requirements

Adaptive Rule Engine

Customizable security policies that evolve with threat landscape

Reduces false positives by 87% through intelligent baselining

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Real-World Use Cases

See how organizations drive results

Securing Government & Defense Portals
Protects sensitive government web applications and citizen-facing portals from sophisticated cyber attacks and unauthorized access attempts. Ensures compliance with federal security standards and maintains continuous availability.
92
Eliminated compliance violations and security incidents
E-commerce Fraud Prevention
Defends online retail platforms against account takeover, payment fraud, and inventory scraping bots. Protects customer data while maintaining seamless user experience for legitimate transactions.
78
Reduced online fraud and chargebacks by 78%
Financial Services API Protection
Secures banking and fintech APIs against credential stuffing, API enumeration, and transaction abuse. Provides audit trails for regulatory compliance and transaction security monitoring.
85
Prevented unauthorized API access and data breaches
SaaS Platform Security
Protects multi-tenant SaaS applications from cross-tenant attacks, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration attempts. Ensures data isolation and application integrity for all customers.
88
Maintained 99.99% uptime and zero data breaches
Content Delivery Network Protection
Defends CDN-distributed content and media streaming services against DDoS attacks and cache poisoning. Maintains high performance while blocking malicious traffic.
91
Blocked 99%+ of attacks with zero latency increase

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with your tech ecosystem

F

Fastly CDN

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Native integration with Fastly's edge computing platform for seamless threat detection at the network edge

S

Splunk

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Export security logs and threat data for advanced analytics and security intelligence

D

Datadog

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Real-time monitoring dashboards combining application performance with security metrics

P

PagerDuty

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Automated incident alerting and escalation for critical security events

S

Slack

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Security alerts and threat notifications delivered to team channels for rapid response

A

AWS & Azure

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Cloud-native deployment across major public cloud platforms with unified security policies

O

Okta

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Identity and access management integration for comprehensive application security

K

Kubernetes

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Container-native protection for Kubernetes clusters and microservices architectures

Implementation with AiDOOS

Outcome-based delivery with expert support

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

1
Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Signal Sciences protect against zero-day web application attacks?
Signal Sciences uses behavioral analytics and machine learning to identify attack patterns that deviate from normal application behavior. Rather than relying solely on signature detection, the platform learns legitimate traffic patterns and blocks anomalies in real-time, providing protection against previously unknown attacks.
Can Signal Sciences be deployed in hybrid cloud environments?
Yes, Signal Sciences supports hybrid deployment models across cloud-native and on-premises infrastructure. Through AiDOOS integration, organizations can manage consistent security policies across multiple environments and scale protection as applications grow.
What compliance standards does Signal Sciences support?
Signal Sciences is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified. It also provides compliance support for NIST frameworks, FedRAMP, and DoD security requirements—making it ideal for government and defense organizations.
How does the platform handle false positives in threat detection?
Signal Sciences employs adaptive baselining and behavioral learning to reduce false positives by 87%. The system continuously learns normal traffic patterns specific to your applications, improving accuracy over time while minimizing disruption to legitimate users.
What APIs and integrations does Signal Sciences offer?
Signal Sciences provides comprehensive REST APIs for log export, policy management, and event streaming. It integrates natively with Fastly, Splunk, Datadog, and major cloud platforms. AiDOOS enhances these integrations with automated orchestration and policy optimization across your security stack.
How quickly can Signal Sciences be deployed?
Signal Sciences can be deployed in days rather than weeks. The platform offers flexible deployment options with minimal configuration overhead. AiDOOS accelerates implementation by automating integration with existing security tools and optimizing rule configurations for your specific environment.