StackHawk

StackHawk: Developer-First API Security Testing

StackHawk is a Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tool built for modern DevOps workflows. Unlike traditional DAST scanners that run in QA and take hours, StackHawk integrates directly into CI/CD pipelines and delivers results in minutes — making security testing a natural part of the development process.

Developer-First Approach

StackHawk puts security findings directly in front of developers in their existing workflows. Results appear in pull requests, CI pipelines, and Slack channels with enough context for developers to understand and fix issues without security expertise. This eliminates the traditional handoff between security and development teams.

Key Features

• CI/CD integration: Native support for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI
• API security testing: OWASP Top 10, GraphQL, REST, and gRPC API scanning
• Fast scanning: Minutes instead of hours for typical API security tests
• Developer-friendly reports: Actionable findings with code-level remediation
• Custom test scripts: HawkScan engine supports custom security test cases
• Authentication handling: Supports OAuth, API keys, JWT, and custom auth flows
• Trending and history: Track security posture over time across releases

Who Uses StackHawk?

StackHawk is used by DevOps and security teams at software companies that want to shift API security testing left into the development process. It's particularly popular with API-first companies and microservices teams.

Pricing

StackHawk offers a free tier for one application. Paid plans start at $99/month for small teams.