Harness, the next-generation AI-Native DevSecOps Platform™, has been recognized by SecureIQLab as a leader in its 2025 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report. The report evaluated 11 leading enterprise-class Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solutions, assessing both security efficacy and operational efficiency. Traceable by Harness stood out as a top performer, earning superior scores in multiple categories and cementing its position as a leader in the industry. SecureIQLab’s evaluation highlighted Traceable by Harness as a standout solution, scoring the highest Complete Security Score and tying for the second-highest Operational Efficiency Rating among the WAAP solutions assessed. These accolades reflect the platform’s ability to deliver robust, real-world security outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency.
Highlights from SecureIQLab’s WAAP Validation Report
1. Top Security Performance
- 99.28% Complete Security Score: Traceable by Harness was ranked 1st overall in security efficacy, setting a high bar in the industry.
- 100% OWASP WAF Score: The solution achieved a perfect score in 21 out of 21 validated test cases, demonstrating unparalleled protection against OWASP vulnerabilities.
- 99% API Protocol Security Score: Significantly outperforming the group average of 57%, Traceable excelled in safeguarding APIs against advanced threats.
2. Outstanding Operational Efficiency
- 95.7% Operational Efficiency Rating: Traceable by Harness tied for the second-highest rating, earning perfect scores in 7 out of 10 categories.
- Secure by Design and Secure by Default Recognitions: The platform was one of only two vendors to receive both recognitions, underscoring its exceptional design and default security configuration.
3. API-Specific Security Features
- The platform offers deep API observability, real-time threat detection, and distributed tracing powered by eBPF-based monitoring, making it highly effective at detecting and mitigating complex API threats.
- Context-aware protection and API discovery and risk ranking ensure that security is maintained throughout the entire software lifecycle, from development to deployment.
Traceable by Harness: A Unified Solution for DevSecOps
Harness’s recent merger with Traceable has resulted in the creation of a unified, integrated platform that seamlessly combines application security and software delivery in a single workflow. This end-to-end solution offers runtime protection, API security, and observability, enhancing the Harness DevSecOps platform with cutting-edge security capabilities.
This integrated approach enables organizations to secure their applications and manage the software delivery lifecycle in one cohesive platform, eliminating silos and simplifying workflows. With the rise of AI-powered applications and distributed architectures, Traceable by Harness addresses the growing vulnerability of modern API ecosystems, which are frequent targets in today’s evolving threat landscape.
The Importance of WAAP in Today’s Security Landscape
The expansion of AI-powered applications and the complexity of distributed systems have made API security more critical than ever. With Traceable by Harness, organizations can adopt a single, easy-to-use WAAP solution that enables proactive threat detection and mitigation without hindering innovation or delivery speed.
Sudhir Patamsetti, Senior Director of Product Management at Harness, stated:
“With WAAP, our goal is to deliver AI-ready application and API security in a single, easy-to-use solution. By integrating Traceable’s advanced security capabilities into the Harness platform, we’re enabling teams to proactively address threats without slowing down innovation or delivery. This recognition from SecureIQLab affirms our vision of unifying DevOps and security into a seamless, intelligent workflow–positioning Traceable by Harness as one of the most effective and reliable WAAP solutions available today.”
Traceable by Harness’s recognition as a leader in SecureIQLab’s 2025 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report highlights the platform’s superior performance in both security efficacy and operational efficiency. With its deep API observability, real-time threat detection, and context-aware protection, Traceable provides organizations with the tools they need to secure their applications and APIs while enabling faster, more reliable software delivery.
Harness’s commitment to unifying DevSecOps and AI-powered security continues to set the industry standard, making Traceable by Harness a top choice for businesses looking to protect their digital assets in an increasingly complex environment.
