Cloud-Based DAST Solutions

Cloud-based DAST services have gained popularity by eliminating infrastructure requirements and providing continuous scanning. Detectify focuses on automation and ease of use, leveraging research from ethical hackers to identify cutting-edge vulnerabilities. The service excels at finding configuration issues and requires minimal setup. However, customization options are limited compared to on-premises tools, and some organizations have concerns about sending application traffic through third-party infrastructure.

Probely targets DevOps teams with API-first design and extensive integration options. The platform provides clear, developer-friendly reports with detailed remediation guidance. Its strength lies in minimizing false positives through intelligent verification. Limitations include less flexibility for custom test cases and potential latency when scanning applications in different geographic regions.

Acunetix offers both cloud and on-premises deployment, providing flexibility for different security requirements. The tool excels at JavaScript analysis and can effectively test modern single-page applications. Its DeepScan technology identifies complex vulnerabilities that simpler scanners miss. Challenges include resource consumption during comprehensive scans and occasional stability issues with complex applications.