StackHawk DAST

StackHawk DAST is a dynamic application security testing platform engineered specifically for software developers and modern DevSecOps engineering teams. Unlike legacy DAST tools that operate as slow, cumbersome out-of-band scanners managed exclusively by centralized security teams, StackHawk is designed to run natively within developer CI/CD pipelines—such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, and Jenkins—scanning running applications, APIs, and microservices during active feature development. Powered by the open-source ZAP core and enhanced with enterprise proprietary scanning technology, StackHawk tests web applications and APIs for critical vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), command injection, and security misconfigurations. The platform provides automated authentication testing, easily navigating complex session workflows using API keys, JWT tokens, and OAuth 2.0 credentials. Developers receive clear, contextual vulnerability reports containing reproducible curl commands that allow engineers to recreate, debug, and verify security fixes directly on local machines before pushing code to production repositories. By automating dynamic security testing on every pull request, StackHawk DAST bridges the operational divide between security and development teams, delivering continuous application security assurance without slowing development release velocity.