Invicti vs NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

Invicti

Model: Custom (enterprise, annual contract)

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NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

Model: Custom / Quote-based

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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.

NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

• Semantic Analysis Engine

  Uses semantic analysis to understand and detect complex web attacks beyond simple pattern matching, reducing false positives and catching evasion attempts.

• API Security

  Comprehensive API asset management with real-time shadow API discovery, parameter oversight, and sensitive data identification across regional deployments.

• Dynamic Bot Traffic Protection

  Distinguishes between human and machine traffic using dynamic tokens to prevent replay attacks, unauthorized access, and information scraping.

• Virtual Patching

  Virtually patch vulnerabilities in web applications without requiring the application to be updated, providing immediate protection for known CVEs.

• Threat Intelligence Integration

  Deep integration with NSFOCUS Threat Intelligence (NTI) for real-time threat feeds and actionable intelligence to protect against emerging attacks.

• Layered Detection System

  Multi-layered defense with traffic pre-filtering, customizable detection criteria, and sophisticated logical combinations for precise rule enforcement.