An open-source runtime application self-protection (RASP) framework that defends Java web apps against OWASP Top 10 threats.
Hdiv is an open-source runtime application self-protection (RASP) framework for Java web applications. It integrates directly into applications during development to provide real-time defense against OWASP Top 10 security threats like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. The framework acts as a built-in security layer that validates and protects data at runtime without requiring external security appliances.
Java web developers and development teams building applications with frameworks like Spring MVC, Struts, JSF, or Grails who need built-in security against common web vulnerabilities. Enterprise teams in banking, government, retail, and technology sectors with stringent security requirements.
Developers choose Hdiv because it provides proactive, integrated security that repels 90% of OWASP Top 10 threats without compromising performance. Unlike external security solutions, it builds protection directly into the application during development, reducing the need for security expertise and post-deployment patches.
Hdiv CE | Application Self-Protection
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Protects against 90% of OWASP Top 10 threats like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF, as stated in the README, providing comprehensive coverage for common web vulnerabilities.
Offers dedicated libraries for Spring MVC, Thymeleaf, Grails, JSTL, Struts, and JSF, ensuring compatibility without major code changes, as shown in the installation steps.
Designed to minimize performance impact, allowing strong security without compromising user experience, a key claim in the README's value proposition.
Integrates security during development, reducing the need for post-deployment patches and enabling proactive protection, as emphasized in the philosophy section.
Installation requires multiple steps like modifying web.xml, replacing TLDs, and framework-specific setup, which can be error-prone and time-consuming, as detailed in the README for each integration.
Community edition has limited support for newer framework versions, such as Struts 2 only up to 2.0.11, pushing users to the commercial Enterprise edition for updates.
Advanced capabilities like AST, WAF integration, and scalability are exclusive to the paid Enterprise edition, creating a feature gap and potential vendor lock-in.
Relies on Spring configuration or manual XML edits, and documentation is split between community and enterprise, making it challenging for teams without deep Java or security expertise.