Acunetix
The Fastest, Most Accurate DAST for 20+ Years

Acunetix is a dynamic application security testing (DAST) scanner that helps organizations identify and remediate vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, and web services. It combines AI-driven risk scoring, proof-based vulnerability validation, and deep scanning capabilities to cover modern frontend frameworks, authenticated flows, and shadow APIs. The platform integrates with CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling to automate security testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
Acunetix automatically scans web applications, APIs, and services using an AI-enhanced DAST engine that discovers assets, scores risk, confirms exploitability with 99.98% accuracy, and delivers actionable remediation guidance integrated into developer workflows.
Security teams and developers at organizations of all sizes seeking automated web application security testing
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- unknown
- Company
- Invicti
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