Virtual Patching
Virtual patching is an invaluable tool for immediate remediation to fix vulnerabilities in web applications. Atomic Secured Linux and the Atomicorp.com/Gotroot.com modsecurity rules contain thousands of Virtual Patches which we update everyday.
Sometimes you may need to patch a vulnerability in an application that we are not aware of, such as with a custom application. This paper outlines exactly where and when Virtual Patching is appropriate, how it can be integrated into the Incident Response process, and how it can be integrated into the incident response process, and the proper steps for creating and testing real-world examples.