Web Session Access Mediation
Definition
Web session access mediation secures user sessions in web applications by employing robust authentication and integrity validation, along with adaptive threat mitigation techniques, to ensure that access to web resources is authorized and protected from session-related attacks.
How it works
Web Session Access Mediation involves managing user access to web applications and services, ensuring secure and authorized sessions. This includes authenticating users, maintaining session integrity, and protecting against threats like session hijacking. Examples include accessing corporate intranets, SaaS applications, or online portals.
Technique Subclasses
There are 3 techniques in this category, Web Session Access Mediation.
| Name | ID | Definition | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Session Access Mediation | D3-WSAM | Web session access mediation secures user sessions in web applications by employing robust authentication and integrity validation, along with adaptive threat mitigation techniques, to ensure that access to web resources is authorized and protected from session-related attacks. | |
| - Endpoint-based Web Server Access Mediation | D3-EBWSAM | Endpoint-based web server access mediation regulates web server access directly from user endpoints by implementing mechanisms such as client-side certificates and endpoint security software to authenticate devices and ensure compliant access. | |
| - Proxy-based Web Server Access Mediation | D3-PBWSAM | Proxy-based web server access mediation focuses on the regulation of web server access through intermediary proxy servers. |
References
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