Application Security Tools
Application security tools and solutions for securing web applications, mobile apps, and software throughout the development lifecycle.
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A Burp Suite plugin for automatically adding XSS and SQL payload to fuzz
A Burp Suite plugin that extracts keywords from HTTP responses using regex patterns and tests for reflected XSS vulnerabilities within the target scope.
A free online tool to scan for DOM-based XSS vulnerabilities in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS files.
Femida is a Python automation tool that integrates with Burp Suite to detect blind XSS vulnerabilities in web applications through HTTP request analysis.
DOMdig is a DOM XSS scanner that uses static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing to detect and exploit Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities in Single Page Applications.
A fast and simple DOM based XSS vulnerability scanner
A tool for identifying potential security vulnerabilities in web applications
A toolkit for detecting and tracking Blind XSS, XXE, and SSRF vulnerabilities
A Burp Suite extension that formats GraphQL requests for easier reading
InQL is a Burp Suite extension for advanced GraphQL testing and vulnerability detection
A tool that reveals invisible links within JavaScript files
Code security and quality platform with SAST, SCA, DAST, and AI code protection
Real-time vulnerability detection and automated fixing for AI-generated code
A centralized platform for managing open source components and automating software supply chain security.
Automate software supply chain security by blocking malicious open source components
A set of 48 practical programming exercises in cryptography and application security
A tool for redirecting HTTP and HTTPS requests to other URLs.
A VM for mobile application security testing, Android and iOS applications, with custom-made tools and scripts.
A tool for dynamic analysis of mobile applications in a controlled environment.
A web security tool that scans for vulnerabilities and known attacks.
A comprehensive web application security testing solution that offers built-in vulnerability assessment and management, as well as integration options with popular software development tools.
Application Security Specializations
738 tools across 8 specializations · 235 free, 503 commercial
API Security
API security tools and platforms for protecting REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and web services from security threats and unauthorized access.
Application Security Posture Management
Application Security and Posture Management platforms that provide visibility into application security posture, risk assessment, and vulnerability management across software portfolios.
Dynamic Application Security Testing
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools for dynamic application security testing that identify vulnerabilities in running web applications and APIs through automated scanning.
Application Security Tools FAQ
Common questions about Application Security tools, selection guides, pricing, and comparisons.
SAST (Static Application Security Testing) analyzes source code without running the application, catching vulnerabilities early in development. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tests running applications by sending requests and analyzing responses, finding runtime vulnerabilities. IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) combines both by instrumenting the application during testing, providing real-time analysis with lower false positive rates than SAST or DAST alone.
A mature AppSec program typically includes: SAST for code-level vulnerability detection, SCA for open-source dependency risks, DAST for runtime testing, API security for protecting endpoints, secure code training for developers, and ASPM to unify visibility across all these tools. Start with SCA and SAST as they catch the most common vulnerabilities earliest in the development lifecycle.
Shift-left security means integrating security testing earlier in the software development lifecycle, ideally at the coding and CI/CD stages rather than waiting for production deployment. This approach uses tools like SAST, SCA, and IDE security plugins to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production, reducing remediation cost by up to 100x compared to finding issues in production.
SCA focuses specifically on identifying vulnerabilities in third-party libraries, open-source components, and software dependencies your application uses. SAST analyzes your own source code for security flaws. Since modern applications are 70-90% open-source code, SCA is essential for catching vulnerabilities in components you did not write but are responsible for securing.
Yes. Out of 24 application security tools listed on CybersecTools, 22 are free and 2 are commercial. Free tools work well for small teams, testing, and budget-conscious organizations. Commercial tools typically add enterprise features, dedicated support, and SLA guarantees.
