There is no tool in the world that can fully replace a human when it comes to finding web vulnerabilities. A skilled security researcher is always able to find more than an automated scanner. There is just one problem. With a ratio of thousands of…
5 reasons why every MSSP needs a professional web application security solution
Managed security service providers (MSSP) are a fantastic alternative for small to medium-sized organizations whose primary objectives are to hire employees that are business-focused, not recruit teams of IT and security professionals who, whilst valuable to the security of the organization are not contributors to…
Installing Acunetix on Docker
In our latest release, we made sure that you can easily create a Docker container containing Acunetix. You can use such a Docker container, for example, when running multiple engines from multiple locations or when using Acunetix® in the CI/CD environment. Basic considerations When installing…
Cybersecurity metrics for web applications
Small and mid-sized businesses are able to manage their information security, including web application security, in a very direct fashion. The numbers of assets, vulnerabilities, and incidents are low enough for the security manager to be able to have a clear view of IT security…
Setting and achieving your application security goals
Ensuring application security and resilience is largely a technical endeavor. From source code development to vulnerability and penetration testing and all the variables in between, there are a lot of moving parts on the technical side. It’s important, however, to remember the soft side of…
Acunetix by Invicti exhibiting at Black Hat USA 2021
This year we will be exhibiting at Black Hat USA 2021 on August 4–5 as Invicti, the company behind Acunetix. Black Hat USA is an internationally recognized cybersecurity event where businesses and security experts share the latest news about IT security research and other topics…
Invicti Security at CyberTalks 2021
The latest edition of CyberTalks, the largest annual gathering of CISOs and cyber leaders, was held on June 15-16, and attracted thousands of virtual attendees from government, technology, finance, and medical sectors. During these unprecedented times, the necessity to come together was more urgent than…
Bouncing back: how your agency can handle disruption and embrace resilience
Invicti, the company behind Acunetix and Netsparker, has been securing public sector web applications for years, working with prominent agencies such as NIH, DOT, and the United States Armed Forces. As part of GovLoop’s Cyber Resiliency Guide, Bouncing Back: How Your Agency Can Handle Disruption and…
How to use Acunetix software composition analysis
Software composition analysis (SCA) is an important part of application security testing. Today’s web applications deliver rich functionality through the use of multiple open-source components. Like all software, open-source components are subject to vulnerabilities, and each component will have a development path typically tracked with…