Acunetix

Use Cases

Prioritizing Vulnerability Remediation

Security teams are overwhelmed with vulnerability reports and need to focus on the most critical issues.

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Acunetix Predictive Risk Scoring analyzes applications and assets.

The tool identifies high-risk vulnerabilities based on AI-driven insights.

Security teams prioritize remediation efforts based on risk scores.

Developers receive detailed remediation guidance and code snippets.

Fixed vulnerabilities are re-scanned for verification.

Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines

Organizations need to automate security testing as part of their development process.

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Acunetix integrates with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps.

Automated scans are triggered upon code changes or deployments.

Vulnerabilities are detected early in the development lifecycle.

Developers receive immediate feedback and remediation guidance.

The pipeline is automatically gated to prevent vulnerable code from being deployed.

Securing Single-Page Applications (SPAs)

Traditional scanners struggle to crawl and test SPAs due to their dynamic nature.

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Acunetix effectively crawls and tests SPAs built with JavaScript and HTML5.

The tool identifies vulnerabilities specific to SPA frameworks.

Developers receive accurate and actionable remediation guidance.

The SPA is secured against common web security threats.

Achieving Compliance with Security Standards

Organizations need to demonstrate compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA.

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Acunetix scans applications for vulnerabilities relevant to compliance standards.

The tool generates compliance reports that map vulnerabilities to specific requirements.

Security teams use the reports to prioritize remediation efforts.

Compliance is achieved and maintained through continuous scanning and remediation.

Securing APIs

APIs are increasingly targeted by attackers and require thorough security testing.

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Acunetix scans APIs defined by OpenAPI or Swagger files.

The tool identifies API-specific vulnerabilities like injection flaws and broken authentication.

Developers receive detailed remediation guidance tailored to API security.

The API is secured against common API threats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Acunetix define as a Target?

A target is defined in Invicti as a fully qualified domain name (FQDN). An FQDN is the complete domain name for a specific target and consists of two parts; the hostname and the domain name. The below examples are considered to be 1 target, as they share the same FQDN. http://example.com https://example.com http://www.example.com http://www.example.com/test Subdomains and ports share the same FQDN, but are considered to be different targets. For example: http://example.com http://test.example.com http://example.com:81

Can I try Acunetix before I purchase?

Yes! Experience Acunetix firsthand with our no-risk Proof of Concept licenses. Test the complete solution in your actual environment to ensure it perfectly addresses your organization’s specific security needs before making any commitment.

What kind of integrations does Acunetix have?

Acunetix integrates with 3rd party applications, making it easier to track and protect against identified vulnerabilities. Check out this page to see all our integrations.

How frequently do you update your vulnerability database?

Acunetix employs advanced heuristic scanning technology rather than traditional signature databases, enabling it to detect zero-day vulnerabilities in even the most customized web applications. Your Acunetix subscription includes weekly Vulnerability Database Updates, covering known security issues in popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, jQuery, Apache, and numerous others. Beyond these regular updates, you’ll receive innovative security checks designed to identify emerging zero-day threats, along with continuous improvements and new features. We deliver major platform updates approximately every two months, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving security challenges. For critical vulnerabilities like Heartbleed, our dedicated security research team works diligently to release protective updates within days of discovery. This specialized team continuously enhances both our vulnerability database and develops new security detection methods, providing you with industry-leading protection.

Does Acunetix scan vulnerabilities according to the OWASP top 10 list?

Acunetix delivers comprehensive vulnerability detection capabilities, identifying thousands of security threat variants without being constrained by specific compliance frameworks or checklists. It thoroughly scans for all web security issues—whether they appear in regulatory requirements or not—providing protection that extends beyond standard compliance measures. Many of the vulnerabilities Acunetix identifies are included in the OWASP Top 10 list of critical security risks, but its protection reaches far beyond these common threats to safeguard your applications against the full spectrum of potential exploits.

About Acunetix

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Predictive Risk Scoring

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Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection

Scalable Architecture

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Prioritizing Vulnerability Remediation

Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines

Securing Single-Page Applications (SPAs)

Achieving Compliance with Security Standards

Securing APIs

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