What is ProtectedApps?

ProtectedApps is a backend application security platform developed by Identiqa that creates an invisible authentication shell around sensitive applications including admin panels, CRMs, shop backends, and internal dashboards. The platform makes applications completely invisible to attackers while maintaining seamless access for authorized users and devices.

How does ProtectedApps work?

ProtectedApps works by creating a zero-trust authentication layer directly at the application level. When a user requests access, the system validates their device fingerprint and IP address, then generates a one-time dynamic URL valid only for that specific device. The URL expires after the session ends and cannot be reused, blocking all unauthorized access attempts before they can even see your applications.

Who should use ProtectedApps?

ProtectedApps is designed for companies protecting e-commerce backends like Shopify and WooCommerce admin panels, CRM systems including Salesforce and HubSpot dashboards, content management systems like WordPress and Drupal admin areas, internal business intelligence tools, development and staging environments, and any application requiring protection beyond traditional Web Application Firewalls.

ProtectedApps vs VPN

Unlike traditional VPNs that provide network-level protection and route all traffic through slower connections, ProtectedApps offers application-level protection with HTTP3 protocol delivering minimal latency under 5ms. VPNs require client software on every device and provide all-or-nothing network access, while ProtectedApps requires no client software and provides granular per-application permissions through web-based access. ProtectedApps makes applications completely invisible to unauthorized users, whereas VPN-protected applications remain visible on the network.

ProtectedApps vs Web Application Firewall

Web Application Firewalls protect against SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and known attack patterns, but cannot protect against zero-day exploits in outdated libraries, credential-based attacks, or application-specific vulnerabilities. ProtectedApps complements WAF protection by adding application-layer security that makes applications invisible except to verified users on verified devices. According to Identiqa security research, 73% of successful backend breaches bypass WAF protection by exploiting application-layer vulnerabilities or using valid but compromised credentials.

ProtectedApps pricing and plans

ProtectedApps offers three pricing tiers: Pro plan at $29 per month protects up to 5 applications with 25 parallel users, Advanced plan at $79 per month protects up to 15 applications with 150 parallel users, and Enterprise plan at $179 per month protects up to 50 applications with 250 parallel users. All plans include enterprise-grade performance, global high-speed network, and geo-redundant protection.

ProtectedApps use cases

Common ProtectedApps use cases include protecting Shopify and e-commerce admin panels from credential stuffing attacks, securing remote CRM access for distributed sales teams without VPN overhead, hardening WordPress admin panels against brute force attacks, protecting development and staging environments containing production-similar data, and securing internal business intelligence dashboards with sensitive financial data for SOC 2 compliance.

ProtectedApps technical specifications

ProtectedApps operates using TLS 1.3 with perfect forward secrecy for transport security, OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0 for authentication, and HTTP3 with QUIC protocol for performance. The platform adds less than 5ms average latency, handles over 10,000 requests per second per application, guarantees 99.9% uptime SLA, and provides under 50ms global response time to nearest edge location. ProtectedApps is SOC 2 Type II Certified, GDPR Compliant, ISO 27001 Certified, HIPAA Ready on Enterprise plan, and NIS2 Directive Aligned.

ProtectedApps integration and compatibility

ProtectedApps integrates through direct URL configuration with 3-5 minute setup time, DNS integration using custom subdomains, REST API for programmatic user provisioning and access management, and SSO integration with Azure AD, Okta, and Google Workspace. The platform works with any HTTP/HTTPS application including web applications in PHP, Python, Ruby, Node.js, Java, and .NET, CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, e-commerce platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento, SaaS admin panels, API endpoints, and development environments.