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Description

Surface Security offers a comprehensive enterprise browser security and AI visibility solution through a managed browser extension, rather than serving as a replacement for existing browsers. This platform enables organizations to identify and manage risks within the browsers that their employees are already using, thus eliminating the need for a disruptive new browser installation or the requirement to route sensitive activities through a third-party cloud service. Its focus is on post-click activity, addressing threats such as phishing sites, unauthorized credential submissions, man-in-the-middle attacks, signs of session theft, risky browser extensions, shadow SaaS applications, the movement of sensitive data, and the use of AI tools. Security teams are empowered to alert users, block hazardous actions, enforce policies at the browser level, and integrate detailed alerts with SIEM and SOAR tools for better incident management. Surface Security can be deployed either on-premises or within the customer’s cloud environment, which supports organizations in retaining data sovereignty and maintaining oversight of telemetry, logs, policies, and investigation data. This flexibility ensures that companies can tailor their security approach to fit their specific operational needs while enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.

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c/side: The Client-Side Platform for Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Privacy Monitoring third-party scripts effectively eliminates uncertainty, ensuring that you are always aware of what is being delivered to your users' browsers, while also enhancing script performance by up to 30%. The unchecked presence of these scripts in users' browsers can lead to significant issues when things go awry, resulting in adverse publicity, potential legal actions, and claims for damages stemming from security breaches. Compliance with PCI DSS 4.0.1, particularly sections 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, requires that organizations handling cardholder data implement tamper-detection measures by March 31, 2025, to help prevent attacks by notifying stakeholders of unauthorized modifications to HTTP headers and payment information. c/side stands out as the sole fully autonomous detection solution dedicated to evaluating third-party scripts, moving beyond reliance on merely threat feed intelligence or easily bypassed detections. By leveraging historical data and artificial intelligence, c/side meticulously analyzes the payloads and behaviors of scripts, ensuring a proactive stance against emerging threats. Our continuous monitoring of numerous sites allows us to stay ahead of new attack vectors, as we process all scripts to refine and enhance our detection capabilities. This comprehensive approach not only safeguards your digital environment but also instills greater confidence in the security of third-party integrations.

API Access

Has API Yes

API Access

Has API Yes

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Integrations

Slack Yes

Amazon S3 Yes

Datadog No

Elasticsearch Yes

Google Chrome Yes

Jira No

Magento No

Microsoft Edge Yes

Microsoft Teams Yes

Next.js No

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Integrations

Slack Yes

Amazon S3 No

Datadog Yes

Elasticsearch No

Google Chrome No

Jira Yes

Magento Yes

Microsoft Edge No

Microsoft Teams No

Next.js Yes

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Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Pricing Details

$99 per month

Free Trial No

Free Version Yes

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises Yes

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours No

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) Yes

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars No

Live Training (Online) No

In Person Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Vendor Details

Company Name

Surface Security

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

surface-security.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

cside

Country

United States

Website

cside.com

Product Features

Browser Security

Product Features

AI Security

The detection system operates on a publicly available large language model (LLM) that is fully contained within a privately managed infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence

The cside AI system identified that the altered script displayed characteristics of a keylogger and categorized it as harmful. Users have the option to examine the script and, if needed, prevent the associated hash values from being executed.

Chatbot No

For Healthcare No

For Sales No

For eCommerce No

Image Recognition No

Machine Learning No

Multi-Language No

Natural Language Processing No

Predictive Analytics No

Process/Workflow Automation No

Rules-Based Automation No

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA) No

Bot Detection and Mitigation

cside is an innovative client-side security solution tailored to defend organizations against the increasing risks posed by browser-based threats. In contrast to conventional security measures that depend primarily on threat intelligence feeds, cside utilizes a self-sufficient detection mechanism that leverages historical data and artificial intelligence to scrutinize the behavior of external scripts. This forward-thinking strategy empowers cside to detect and neutralize potential threats proactively, preventing them from impacting your users and providing strong defense against zero-day exploits and supply chain vulnerabilities. Featuring a distinctive multi-layered approach, cside delivers unmatched protection for client-side applications, positioning itself as a vital resource for any organization aiming to secure its online presence.

Browser Security

Client-Side Protection

Achieving complete session coverage, our solution employs DOM-level comparisons and conditional threat identification based on geographic location, time, and user demographics. The client-side component intercepts all third-party requests, retrieves the relevant JavaScript, and analyzes it instantaneously. This proactive approach ensures that any harmful code is prevented from being executed by the browser before it runs even a single line.

Compliance

An independent evaluation by VikingCloud verifies that, when set up correctly, cside meets the necessary criteria by persistently monitoring integrity and, when needed, preventing scripts in real-time. The cside platform features a specialized PCI DSS dashboard that specifically addresses insights related to requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1.

Archiving & Retention No

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Yes

Audit Management No

Compliance Tracking No

Controls Testing No

Environmental Compliance No

FDA Compliance No

HIPAA Compliance Yes

ISO Compliance No

Incident Management No

OSHA Compliance No

Risk Management Yes

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance No

Surveys & Feedback No

Version Control No

Workflow / Process Automation No

Data Privacy Management

Access Control No

CCPA Compliance No

Consent Management No

Data Mapping No

GDPR Compliance No

Incident Management No

PIA / DPIA No

Policy Management No

Risk Management No

Sensitive Data Identification No

GDPR Compliance

cside retains the IP address of the requester solely for the purpose of incident analysis; this information is not sold or utilized for marketing purposes. Furthermore, all data gathered is securely stored within cside-controlled clusters located in AWS.

Access Control Yes

Consent Management Yes

Data Mapping No

Incident Management No

PIA / DPIA Yes

Policy Management No

Risk Management Yes

Sensitive Data Identification Yes

IT Security

Combat Magecart, formjacking, token hijacking, cryptojacking, and additional threats! By implementing client-side safeguards, the behavior of every third, fourth, and nth party script is scrutinized for harmful activities. cside provides comprehensive visibility and management of all third-party scripts running in the user's browser at all times, ensuring complete protection without any sampling.

Anti Spam No

Anti Virus No

Email Attachment Protection No

Event Tracking No

IP Protection No

Internet Usage Monitoring No

Intrusion Detection System No

Spyware Removal No

Two-Factor Authentication No

Vulnerability Scanning No

Web Threat Management Yes

Web Traffic Reporting No

Network Management

PCI Compliance

With the capability of real-time payload examination, automated prevention measures, comprehensive storage of historical payloads, and reports that are prepared for auditing, which align precisely with the testing protocols outlined in PCI DSS 4.0.1.

Access Control Yes

Compliance Reporting Yes

Exceptions Management No

File Integrity Monitoring No

Intrusion Detection System No

Log Management Yes

PCI Assessment No

Patch Management No

Policy Management No