Acunetix is a DAST platform that automatically scans web applications and APIs to detect SQLi, XSS, RCE, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Key features
- Hybrid DAST + IAST (AcuSensor) scanning
- OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Top 10 protection
- JSON, REST, SOAP, GraphQL API scanning
- CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab)
- Automated vulnerability validation
- Compliance reporting (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
Why it is preferred
Suitable for teams seeking web/API security scanning integrated into the DevSecOps pipeline.
