StackHawk

StackHawk is a dynamic application security testing (DAST) tool designed to integrate seamlessly into CI/CD workflows, enabling developers to find, triage, and fix security vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs before they reach production. It supports a wide range of API types, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP, and provides comprehensive API security testing. The platform offers features like custom scan discovery, technology flags, and rescan functionality to optimize scanning speed and coverage. StackHawk integrates with various tools such as GitHub, Jira, Slack, and Data Dog, and provides real-time feedback on scan findings. It simplifies the identification and resolution of security issues with easy-to-understand descriptions, example patterns, and cURL commands for debugging. The platform also supports authentication as code, ensuring reliable scans of authenticated applications, and offers granular access control, historical data tracking, and executive reporting for effective vulnerability management.