Leading DAST Solutions and Platforms

The DAST tool ecosystem includes diverse solutions ranging from open-source projects to enterprise platforms. OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) has become the de facto open-source standard for dynamic security testing. Its extensive feature set includes automated scanning, manual testing tools, and a powerful API enabling integration with CI/CD pipelines. ZAP's active community continuously updates attack patterns and detection capabilities, keeping pace with evolving threats.

Burp Suite Professional dominates the commercial DAST market, particularly among security professionals and penetration testers. Its scanner combines automated vulnerability detection with powerful manual testing features. Burp's extensibility through custom extensions allows teams to add organization-specific tests and integrate with other security tools. The platform's detailed vulnerability descriptions and proof-of-concept exploits help developers understand and remediate issues effectively.

Acunetix represents a fully automated DAST solution designed for continuous security testing. Its DeepScan technology analyzes modern single-page applications and APIs that challenge traditional scanners. Acunetix excels at testing complex authentication scenarios and maintaining session state throughout scans. Integration with issue tracking systems and CI/CD platforms enables seamless workflow incorporation.