Acunetix by Invicti

Acunetix by Invicti is an automated web application security testing tool designed for small and mid-size organizations (SMBs) and DevSecOps teams. Founded in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas, Acunetix became part of Invicti Security in 2018, which also includes the enterprise-focused Invicti product. Acunetix specializes in detecting, verifying, and remediating web vulnerabilities with minimal manual effort.

The flagship product is a proof-based web vulnerability scanner that audits web applications and APIs for over 12,000 vulnerability types, including common threats like SQL Injection and Cross-site Scripting. Key features include Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) with AcuSensor technology, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. Acunetix is available as a SaaS or desktop solution on multiple platforms, with a licensing model tailored for SMB affordability. The product suite includes Acunetix Standard, Acunetix Premium On-Premise, and Acunetix 360 for continuous monitoring. Acunetix is recognized for its high detection accuracy and is a leader in automated web application security testing.