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AppSpider is Rapid7's dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution that provides automated vulnerability scanning and continuous monitoring for web applications.

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AppSpider represents Rapid7's comprehensive dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution designed to identify vulnerabilities in web applications through automated scanning and continuous monitoring. The platform integrates seamlessly into development workflows to provide real-time security assessments of running applications.

The solution delivers automated vulnerability detection capabilities that scan web applications for common security flaws including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and authentication bypass vulnerabilities. AppSpider supports both traditional web applications and modern single-page applications (SPAs), adapting its scanning techniques to handle complex JavaScript frameworks and AJAX-heavy interfaces.

Key features include intelligent crawling technology that maps application functionality, customizable scan policies for different application types, and detailed vulnerability reporting with remediation guidance. The platform offers integration capabilities with popular development tools and CI/CD pipelines, enabling security testing throughout the software development lifecycle.

AppSpider distinguishes itself through its ability to handle complex authentication mechanisms and session management, allowing comprehensive testing of applications that require user login credentials. The solution provides macro recording functionality that enables testing of multi-step business processes and workflows that might otherwise be inaccessible to automated scanners.

Organizations across various industries utilize AppSpider to meet compliance requirements and maintain application security standards. Development teams leverage the platform to identify vulnerabilities early in the development process, while security teams use it for ongoing monitoring of production applications.

As part of Rapid7's broader security ecosystem, AppSpider integrates with other Rapid7 solutions including InsightVM for vulnerability management and InsightIDR for security incident detection. This integration provides organizations with a unified view of their security posture across both infrastructure and application layers, enabling more effective risk management and threat response strategies.