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StackHawk
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StackHawk empowers developers and security teams to find, triage, and fix application security vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. By providing a modern Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform, StackHawk helps organizations shift-left, reduce risk, and build more secure applications.
What is StackHawk?
StackHawk is a powerful API security testing platform designed to integrate seamlessly into your Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It offers a modern DAST approach, enabling continuous security by automating security testing and providing fast feedback to developers. With features like API discovery and clear vulnerability explanations, StackHawk ensures that security is not an afterthought but an integral part of the development process. This proactive approach leads to faster bug fixes, reduced costs, and a stronger overall security posture. Learn more about DAST.
Key Features
Modern DAST: Fast, accurate, and developer-friendly dynamic application security testing. StackHawk's modern DAST solution stands out for its speed and efficiency in scans, reducing false positives, and easy integration into CI/CD pipelines.
API Discovery: Automatically discovers and inventories your APIs, providing a comprehensive view of your attack surface.
Shift-Left Security: Integrates seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline, enabling security testing earlier in the development process. StackHawk provides tools to shift left, allowing developers to identify and address vulnerabilities from the start.
Jira Integration: StackHawk offers integration with Jira with features, such as direct vulnerability dispatch to Jira and Jira security center integration to simplify the connection between security findings and project management.
Generative AI: Generative AI for discovering security issues with code in GitHub repositories. It identifies hidden APIs and explains vulnerabilities in natural language.
Comprehensive Reporting: Provides detailed reports on vulnerabilities, including remediation advice.
Microsoft Ecosystem Integration: Seamless integration with Microsoft tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Use Cases or Applications
StackHawk can be used in various scenarios to improve application security:
API Security Testing: Identify vulnerabilities in your APIs, such as broken authentication, injection flaws, and data exposure.
Pre-Production Testing: Integrate StackHawk into your CI/CD pipeline to automatically test every build for security vulnerabilities before it's deployed to production.
Continuous Monitoring: Regularly scan your production applications to detect new vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing security.
Compliance: Ensure your applications meet security compliance requirements by regularly testing and addressing vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Management: Streamline the process of finding, triaging, and fixing security bugs.
What is Unique About StackHawk?
StackHawk differentiates itself through its commitment to developer-centric security. Unlike traditional DAST tools that are often complex and difficult to use, StackHawk is designed to be developer-friendly, with features like automated API discovery, clear vulnerability explanations, and seamless integration with popular development tools. Its remote-first design also allows teams to collaborate efficiently, regardless of location. This approach empowers developers to take ownership of security, leading to faster remediation and a stronger security culture.
Who Should Use StackHawk?
Development Teams: Developers can use StackHawk to find and fix security bugs in their code early in the development process.
Security Teams: Security teams can use StackHawk to automate security testing and gain visibility into the security posture of their applications.
DevOps Teams: DevOps teams can integrate StackHawk into their CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous security throughout the development lifecycle.
Organizations Embracing Shift-Left: Any organization looking to improve their application security by shifting security testing earlier in the development process will benefit from StackHawk.
Supported Platforms & Installation
StackHawk integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including:
GitHub Actions: Automate security testing in your GitHub workflows using the
stackhawk/hawkscan-action.Azure DevOps: Integrate StackHawk into your Azure Pipelines using the
HawkScanInstallandRunHawkScantasks.Microsoft Defender for Cloud: View security scan results directly in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
To get started with StackHawk:
Obtain your API key.
Configure your CI/CD pipeline with the StackHawk integration.
Start scanning your applications for vulnerabilities.
Pricing
StackHawk's pricing is based on the number of code contributors. They offer different plans to suit the needs of various organizations, and they are available on the Azure Marketplace, allowing purchases to count towards your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). For detailed pricing information, please visit the StackHawk website or Azure Marketplace listing.
Short Summary
StackHawk is a modern DAST platform that empowers developers and security teams to build more secure applications. By shifting security left and integrating seamlessly into the SDLC, StackHawk helps organizations reduce risk, improve efficiency, and foster a stronger security culture. With features like API discovery, Jira integration, and comprehensive reporting, StackHawk provides the tools and insights you need to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Consider StackHawk to mature your shift-left practices and ensure continuous security. Explore StackHawk's Shift-Left Maturity Model.
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