Dynatrace launches Python Vulnerability Monitoring for enhanced customer security

Dynatrace Runtime Vulnerability Analytics now detects vulnerable Python libraries and Python runtime vulnerabilities in applications monitored by Dynatrace.

Python is a popular programming language with a clear and readable syntax. Python’s versatility allows it to be applied in various fields, from web development to data science. Detecting vulnerabilities in Python is crucial due to its widespread use in critical applications, which makes it a prime target for attackers. Additionally, Python projects often rely on third-party libraries, which can introduce risks if not properly monitored. Proactive vulnerability monitoring ensures compliance with security standards and helps prevent costly security incidents.

Real-time Python vulnerability detection in production

With Dynatrace Runtime Vulnerability Analytics extended to monitor Python, organizations can use the newest Python libraries while making sure that all code running in production and pre-production environments is subject to continuous, stringent security monitoring. Newly published CVEs are detected immediately, allowing security teams and champions to quickly analyze the actual risk, triage the most impactful vulnerabilities, and have them remediated. RVA analyzes if an application uses vulnerable Python libraries at runtime or a vulnerable Python runtime to execute the application code.

Similar to other monitored technologies, we provide full visibility into all affected processes, including related services, applications, and hosts, as well as Kubernetes workloads, nodes, and clusters. Mitigators can quickly prioritize vulnerabilities based on network exposure and understand which data is at risk and how easily vulnerabilities can be exploited by an attacker.

Python vulnerability monitoring is easily set up for all hosts monitored by Dynatrace OneAgent®. Dynatrace detects if you’re using vulnerable third-party libraries or runtimes to execute your code. Activate Python monitoring in the security settings of the Vulnerabilities app. The app allows you to filter, sort, and connect vulnerabilities to specific remediation tickets. Python vulnerability monitoring is also available for Dynatrace Managed customers.

Get started

Activate Python vulnerability monitoring in Vulnerabilities app settings or explore it in the Dynatrace Playground.