Acunetix
A robust security scanning solution for web and network vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
| Category | Vulnerability Management |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Organizations looking for comprehensive web and network vulnerability scanning solutions. |
Acunetix manages web and network vulnerabilities in cloud environments through its robust and integrated security scanning solution. The technical architecture of Acunetix is built around a high-performance scanning engine written in C++, which ensures rapid and accurate detection of vulnerabilities, particularly in complex web applications heavy with JavaScript code.
The approach involves deep crawling and analysis of web applications to discover their structure, identifying vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, Cross-site Scripting (XSS), and other security threats listed in the OWASP Top 10. Acunetix integrates with OpenVAS, a leading open-source network security scanner, to provide comprehensive network vulnerability scanning. This integration allows for the detection of over 50,000 known network vulnerabilities in network devices, web servers, and operating systems.
Operationally, Acunetix offers flexibility in deployment, available as both on-premises and cloud solutions. The cloud version is particularly beneficial as it does not consume local resources and requires no manual updates or maintenance. It can be easily integrated into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and can send issues directly to issue trackers such as Jira, GitHub, and GitLab.
Key operational considerations include the need to configure port forwarding and firewall rules to make internal web assets accessible for scanning. The tool also allows for scheduled scans and continuous monitoring, ensuring that new vulnerabilities are identified promptly. However, the scalability of the solution can be limited by the complexity of the web applications being scanned, and the cost of retention for scan results can be a factor in multi-account setups.
Technically, Acunetix stands out with its SmartScan algorithm, which can identify up to 80% of vulnerabilities in the initial 20% of the scan, and its low false-positive rate. The tool also provides detailed scan results, including explanations of vulnerabilities and remediation advice, and supports various compliance reports such as PCI DSS and HIPAA.