Invicti
Enterprise DAST platform with proof-based vulnerability confirmation, formerly Netsparker.
Technical Architecture & Overview
Invicti, built on the Netsparker engine, scans web applications and APIs and uses proof-based exploitation to confirm many findings, which reduces false positives that plague DAST programs. Deployment covers SaaS and self-hosted scanners, with asset discovery identifying unknown web properties. The company also owns Acunetix as a separate product line.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
Organizations that want DAST findings trustworthy enough to route into developer tickets automatically.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Proof-based confirmation cuts false positives.
- +Asset discovery finds forgotten web properties.
- +Scales across distributed scanner teams.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -Premium pricing aimed at enterprise programs.
- -Authentication-heavy apps need scanner configuration effort.
Defensive Security Application
Continuous dynamic scanning of web estates with verified, actionable findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invicti?→
Invicti, built on the Netsparker engine, scans web applications and APIs and uses proof-based exploitation to confirm many findings, which reduces false positives that plague DAST programs. Deployment covers SaaS and self-hosted scanners, with asset discovery identifying unknown web properties. The company also owns Acunetix as a separate product line.
What is Invicti used for?→
Organizations that want DAST findings trustworthy enough to route into developer tickets automatically.
What are the strengths of Invicti?→
- +Proof-based confirmation cuts false positives.
- +Asset discovery finds forgotten web properties.
- +Scales across distributed scanner teams.
What are the limitations of Invicti?→
- +Premium pricing aimed at enterprise programs.
- +Authentication-heavy apps need scanner configuration effort.
How is Invicti used defensively?→
Continuous dynamic scanning of web estates with verified, actionable findings.