Acunetix is a leading web application security testing tool designed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities in web applications. It offers automated scanning capabilities to help organizations secure their web assets against threats like SQL Injection, Cross-site Scripting (XSS), and other critical vulnerabilities.
Acunetix was founded in 2005 by Nick Galea. Since its inception, the company has grown significantly, establishing itself as a market leader in web application security testing. Acunetix has consistently expanded its user base and increased its revenue, reaching $3.5 million in 2024.
Acunetix has been privately funded and was acquired by Invicti Security in January 2018. Invicti Security, which also owns Netsparker, received a $625 million growth investment led by Summit Partners in 2021 to support product development and global expansion.
Acunetix offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance web application security:
Acunetix was acquired by Invicti Security in 2018. Invicti has since leveraged significant investments to expand Acunetix's product offerings and support global growth. The company has added new features and improved existing ones to maintain its competitive edge in the market.
Recent updates to Acunetix include:
Acunetix, now part of Invicti Security, emphasizes a culture of innovation and customer-centricity. The company values empowering security teams to reduce risk and improve web security through fast scanning, comprehensive results, and intelligent automation. Acunetix fosters a collaborative environment, bridging the gap between security and development to create a culture of security.
Acunetix serves a diverse user base, including small and mid-size organizations, as well as Fortune 500 companies. The platform supports role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user access efficiently. Acunetix's community includes security professionals who rely on the tool for its accuracy, ease of use, and comprehensive vulnerability detection.
