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SHIELD Web Utilization Scenario


1. Public Institution National Service

High Security Requirements

  • Service for unspecified large number of people
  • Personal Information Processing
  • Mandatory Regular Security Inspections
  • Compliance is mandatory (Personal Information Protection Act, Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection)

Realistic difficulties

  • Budget Shortage: Difficulty in securing redevelopment budget
  • Technical deficiency: Lack of skilled personnel
  • Lack of time: Long development period, service interruption not allowed

SHIELD Web Application Effects

  • By addressing the inadequate configuration of aging servers in the annually recurring NIS vulnerability assessment, secure a stable security rating.
  • Establishing a 'quarantine-centric security' system according to government guidelines to implement zero trust
  • Resolve complex security requirements in a short period without code modification

Response to 21 Items of Vulnerabilities in the National Intelligence Service Website

SHIELD Web is a powerful tool for security assessment in public institutions.Compensating ControlIt can be used as a means.

numberNational Intelligence Service Diagnosis ItemsSHIELD Web Response MethodDiagnosis Result (Example)
1SQL InjectionInput validation and abnormal protocol blocking at the RBI layerGood
2Cross Site Scripting (XSS)The script runs only in an isolated container, resulting in zero impact on the user's PC.Good
3Location Disclosure (Directory Listing)Server directory structure is pixelated to block exposure sources.Good
4Vulnerable Method (WebDAV)Rejecting unnecessary HTTP methods such as PUT and DELETE due to RBI policyGood
5Error message displayServer internal error is not communicated to the user screen as text.Good
6Backup file/log exposureThe actual file system path is isolated in an untraceable manner.Good
7File Upload VulnerabilityUpload after blocking the influx of malicious files in conjunction with CDR technology.Good
8File Download VulnerabilityHiding Actual Server Path and Blocking Path TraversalGood
9Admin Page ExposureBlock access to management page paths outside of authenticated users.Good
10Vulnerable Information ExposureSource code comments, metadata, etc. are hidden by pixel streaming.Good
11Parameter TamperingIsolate user URL manipulation so that it does not affect the server.Good
12Insufficient authenticationStrong access control through integration of two-factor authentication (MFA) at the RBI stageGood
13Insufficient session managementApplication of one-time/isolation session structure that makes session hijacking impossibleGood
14Insufficient Authorization (ACL)Fine-grained control of user-specific accessible resources in RBI policiesGood
15Cookie Tampering/VulnerabilityDoes not store actual service cookies on the user's local device.Good
16HTTP Header TamperingReconstructing and forwarding request/response headers from the RBI serverGood
17Untrusted external inputZero Trust Model for Primary Processing of All Inputs in a ContainerGood
18Weak Encryption AlgorithmEven on older version servers, RBI performs the latest TLS communication instead (SSL Offloading)Good
19Redirection VulnerabilityPolicy Blocking of Forced Redirection to Unapproved External DomainsGood
20Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)Detect/Block Internal Network Access Attempts on Web Server at Isolation LayerGood
21Insert OS commandSince it does not communicate directly with the web server OS, command injection is not possible.Good

2. Financial Institution Internet Banking

High security level requirement

  • Obligation to Comply with Electronic Financial Supervision Regulations
  • Mandatory Regular Security Review (at least once a year)
  • Immediate action required upon discovery of vulnerabilities
  • Liability for Compensation in Financial Incidents

Legacy System

  • Operating systems for over 10 years
  • Legacy Technology Stack
  • Web Standards Non-compliance
  • Security vulnerabilities persist

SHIELD Web Application Effects

  • Safely connecting external web resources to internal servers even in a network-separated environment
  • Disabling financial fraud attempts through script manipulation in user environments in an isolated environment
  • Controlling personal information leakage at the pixel level to respond to electronic financial supervision regulations

3. Defense Industry and National Defense

Protection Requirements for National Core Technologies and Military Secrets

  • Intelligent Persistent Threats (APT) and Targeted Attacks by State-Sponsored Hacker Groups
  • Operating many unpatched special OS and legacy web applications
  • Exposing web server infrastructure information itself is a security threat.

SHIELD Web Application Effects

  • Completely hide the web server's IP, OS information, and middleware environment from external sources to eliminate the attack surface.
  • Structurally zeroing out the infiltration possibilities of hacker groups
  • Safely maintain legacy systems without replacement

4. Private Enterprises — Business Continuity and Brand Protection

Risk of service interruption and loss of trust due to attacks

  • DDoS and vulnerability attack attempts
  • Damage to corporate image due to customer information leakage
  • Revenue Loss Due to Service Interruption

SHIELD Web Application Effects

  • The risk of service interruption is significantly reduced as attack attempts do not directly reach the server.
  • Preventing customer information leakage incidents to maintain brand trust.
  • Immediate application without separate equipment in a SaaS manner, minimizing operational burden.

5. Protection of Legacy Web Services

Unable to improve due to project termination

  • Web service older than 5 years
  • End of Contract with Outsourcing Development Company
  • Insufficient source code handover
  • Legacy technologies (ASP, JSP, PHP, etc.)
  • Transfer of technology not possible due to the departure of the person in charge.

Security Inspection Results

  • Session Management Vulnerability
  • Unapplied Encryption
  • Unnecessary port open

SHIELD Web Application Effects

  • Immediate protection without modifying source code or server
  • Even outdated OS or middleware that are no longer patched can maintain communication security by having the RBI layer perform the latest TLS communication instead.
  • Safe maintenance possible without replacing the legacy system

6. Protecting Web API

Risk of Attacks Due to Exposed APIs

  • Understanding WebAPI structure with browser developer tools
  • Attempt to bypass permissions through parameter manipulation
  • Unauthorized Data Access
  • Fraudulent payment, point manipulation

Effect

  • WebAPI Structure Non-exposure: Unable to verify in developer tools
  • Parameter Manipulation Block: Direct API call not possible
  • Unauthorized Access Blocked: Blocking External Access with a Firewall
  • Attack Log Collection: Anomaly Detection

7. E-commerce Site

Commerce that is easy to target

  • Attempt to steal payment information
  • Price manipulation, inventory manipulation
  • Coupon Fraudulent Use
  • Point Manipulation

Effect

  • Blocking Fraudulent Transactions: Price/Quantity manipulation not allowed
  • API Protection: Coupon cannot be used multiple times
  • Safe Shopping: Enhancing Customer Trust
  • Personal Information Protection: Payment Information Security

8. Hospital Reservation System

Medical services with a lot of personal information

  • Patient Personal Information (Sensitive Information)
  • Medical information such as medical records
  • Obligation to Comply with the Medical Law and the Personal Information Protection Act

Security Threats

  • Unauthorized attempt to access patient information
  • Access to Other's Medical Records
  • Reservation Information Manipulation

Compliance

  • Personal Information Safety Measures: Encryption, Access Logs, Unauthorized Access Prevention
  • Compliance with Medical Law: Patient information protection, unauthorized access prevention
  • Regular Inspection Passed: Security Vulnerability Improvement

9. University Bachelor's System

Various users access

  • student, professor, staff
  • Grades, course registration, and other sensitive information
  • Traffic Surge During Specific Periods (Course Registration Period)

Security Issues

Grade Inquiry:
- Unauthorized inquiry of others' grades
- Attempt to alter grades

Course Registration:
- Use of automatic macros
- Server load attack

Effect

  • Grade Protection: Unauthorized Access/Modification Prevention
  • Fairness of Course Registration: Macro Blocking
  • Personal Information Protection: Student Information Protection

10. Partner Web Portal (B2B)

Portal for External Partners

  • dozens to hundreds of partners
  • Order, Contract, Payment Information Processing
  • Uncertain security level of partner company PCs

Security Concerns

  • Information leakage due to malware infection on partner company PCs
  • Unauthorized copying of internal information
  • Difficulty in managing access logs

Effect

  • Malware Blocking: Independent of the security level of partner PCs
  • Information Leakage Prevention: Screen only, original data access not available