In the context of security ratings, a "System Hosting" rating refers to an assessment or evaluation of the security practices and measures implemented by the hosting provider responsible for hosting a system or application. It focuses on the security controls and infrastructure to protect the hosted system from potential threats.

The System Hosting rating considers various factors related to the hosting environment, including the physical security of data centers, network security, server hardening, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and incident response capabilities. It assesses the hosting provider's ability to maintain a secure infrastructure that safeguards the hosted system against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security risks.

The System Hosting rating is critical to security ratings as the hosting environment's security directly impacts the hosting system or application's security. By evaluating the System Hosting rating, organizations can assess their hosting providers' security strengths and weaknesses, make informed decisions when selecting hosting partners, and ensure that the hosting environment meets their security requirements.

ThreatNG Security Ratings integrates external attack surface management, digital risk protection capabilities, domain intelligence, dark web presence discovery and assessment, and deeper inspection for web application hijacking susceptibility, can enhance the fidelity and validity of a System Hosting rating in the following ways:

External Attack Surface Management: By incorporating external attack surface management capabilities, the security ratings solution assesses the system hosting environment's exposure to potential threats and vulnerabilities. This evaluation considers factors such as network configuration, server security, and potential attack vectors that may impact the security and reliability of the hosting environment.

Digital Risk Protection and Domain Intelligence: Including digital risk protection capabilities and domain intelligence allows the security ratings solution to gather information about the hosting environment's domain, reputation, and any associated risks or incidents. This includes monitoring for potential hijacking attempts, compromised credentials, or malicious activities that may impact the hosting environment's security.

Dark Web Presence and Assessment: The security ratings solution's dark web presence discovery and assessment capabilities provide insights into any compromised credentials, leaked information, or discussions related to the hosting environment on the dark web. By considering these factors, the rating gains a more accurate understanding of the potential risks and vulnerabilities that may impact the hosting environment's security and hosting capability.

Deeper Inspection for Web Application Hijacking Susceptibility: The security ratings solution's deeper inspection capabilities assess the hosting environment's susceptibility to web application hijacking. This analysis evaluates the effectiveness of security controls to detect and prevent web application hijacking attempts. This assessment provides valuable insights into the hosting environment's ability to protect hosted applications from hijacking and unauthorized access.

By incorporating these additional capabilities, a security ratings solution like ThreatNG enhances the fidelity and validity of the System Hosting rating. It considers external threats, digital risks, domain intelligence, dark web presence, and specific vulnerabilities related to web application hijacking. This comprehensive evaluation helps organizations gain a deeper understanding of the hosting environment's security posture, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, and take proactive measures to enhance the security and reliability of their system hosting environment.