Fortinet FortiWeb vs Invicti

Fortinet FortiWeb

Model: Appliance purchase + subscription, or SaaS subscription

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Invicti

Model: Custom (enterprise, annual contract)

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Fortinet FortiWeb

• ML-Based Threat Detection

  Dual-layer machine learning engine that profiles application behavior and detects anomalies without manual rule tuning.

• API Protection

  Automatic API discovery, schema validation, and protection against OWASP API Top 10 threats including parameter tampering and injection attacks.

• Bot Mitigation

  Advanced bot detection using ML, browser fingerprinting, and behavioral analysis to distinguish legitimate users from malicious bots.

• Virtual Patching

  Automatic virtual patches from FortiGuard Labs to protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities before application code can be updated.

• DDoS Protection

  Layer 7 DDoS protection with rate limiting, IP reputation, and geographic blocking to prevent application-layer denial of service attacks.

• Security Fabric Integration

  Deep integration with Fortinet Security Fabric for correlated threat intelligence, automated response, and unified security management.

Invicti

• Proof-Based Scanning

  When a vulnerability is found, Invicti attempts to safely exploit it and provides concrete proof. For SQL injection, it extracts actual data. For file inclusion, it reads a specific file. This eliminates the false positive problem that plagues most security scanners.

• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)

  Tests running web applications by sending crafted HTTP requests and analyzing responses. Finds SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, file inclusion, authentication flaws, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in production or staging environments.

• IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing)

  Instruments the application at runtime to provide deeper vulnerability detection. Combines external scanning with internal application visibility. Finds vulnerabilities that pure DAST scanning might miss, such as insecure deserialization or business logic flaws.

• API Security Testing

  Scans REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and SOAP services. Imports API definitions (OpenAPI/Swagger, WSDL, GraphQL schemas) and tests all endpoints for vulnerabilities. Critical for modern applications where APIs are the primary attack surface.

• CI/CD Pipeline Integration

  Integrates with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and other CI/CD platforms. Automatically scans applications as part of the deployment pipeline. Fails builds if critical vulnerabilities are found.

• WAF Rule Export

  Exports discovered vulnerabilities as WAF rules that can be imported into WAF products. Creates targeted virtual patches for specific vulnerabilities found during scanning. Bridges the gap between vulnerability discovery and runtime mitigation.

• Compliance Reporting

  Generates compliance reports mapped to PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and OWASP Top 10 requirements. Useful for demonstrating due diligence during audits and regulatory reviews.

• Single-Page Application Support

  Full support for scanning modern JavaScript applications built with React, Angular, or Vue. Invicti executes JavaScript, interacts with dynamic page elements, and discovers application states that traditional crawlers miss.