Overview

F5 Distributed Cloud Web App Scanning is a dynamic and continuous scanning solution designed to uncover vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs. It automates penetration testing and dynamic application security testing (DAST) to help organizations identify and remediate security issues across their external attack surfaces. This SaaS-based service ensures comprehensive coverage and compliance with industry standards.

Features and Benefits

Automated Scan and Test

• Starts in minutes without requiring security expertise.
• Conducts automated penetration tests to identify potential vulnerabilities. Comprehensive Coverage
• Crawls, navigates, and scans any type of web application.
• Provides full context including screenshots, videos, and technical details. Continuous Scanning
• Schedules scans daily, weekly, or monthly with threat notifications.
• Ensures ongoing protection and visibility into security posture. Integration with DevOps
• Works within CI/CD pipelines and task tracking tools.
• Facilitates early detection of vulnerabilities during the development process. Detailed Reporting
• Generates findings that can be sent automatically to preferred task trackers or via PDF.
• Supports compliance with industry standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. External Attack Surface Management
• Maps external attack surfaces to uncover exposed web apps and APIs.
• Identifies web servers affected by known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and virtually patches them. Flexible Deployment Options
• Scans and tests apps hosted across public clouds, on-premises data centers, and edge sites.
• Provides a scalable solution to meet diverse security needs.