Hdiv Protection was the RASP component of the Hdiv application security suite.
The product is no longer actively maintained and organizations should consider migrating to alternative solutions.
What was Hdiv Protection?
Hdiv (HTTP Data Integrity Validator) started as a web security framework and evolved into a full RASP solution.
It was known for its unique approach to web application security through data flow integrity validation.
Historical Features
Web Flow Integrity
Hdiv tracked the integrity of web application flows:
- Validated that parameters matched server-side expectations
- Detected client-side manipulation of hidden fields
- Prevented parameter tampering attacks
Data Validation
The platform validated:
- Form field integrity
- URL parameter validity
- Cookie tampering attempts
- Session manipulation
Attack Protection
Hdiv protected against:
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Parameter manipulation
- URL tampering
How It Worked
Hdiv used a unique approach compared to traditional RASP:
Server → Generate page with Hdiv tokens → Client
Client → Submit with tokens → Hdiv validates integrity → Application
By tracking what data the server sent, Hdiv could detect when clients modified that data maliciously.
Current Status
Hdiv Security is no longer actively maintained.
The company has stopped releasing updates and providing support.
Recommended Migration
Organizations using Hdiv should consider these alternatives:
| Alternative | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast Protect | RASP | Industry-leading RASP |
| Dynatrace AppSec | RASP | Part of observability platform |
| Imperva RASP | RASP | Enterprise-grade protection |
| OpenRASP | RASP | Open-source option |
Migration Considerations
When migrating from Hdiv:
- Inventory protected applications - Document all applications using Hdiv
- Evaluate alternatives - Test new solutions in staging environments
- Plan deployment - Schedule migration windows
- Validate protection - Ensure new solution covers all attack vectors
- Remove Hdiv - Clean up Hdiv dependencies from applications
Technical Notes
Hdiv was available for:
- Java (Spring, Struts, JSF)
- .NET
- Grails
Applications using Hdiv typically required code changes or framework integration to implement protection.
Note: Hdiv Security is no longer actively maintained. Consider alternatives.