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Published: Jul 4th, 2024 /Modified: Mar 25th, 2025

Bright Security high performer leader by G2

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Bright Security is a DAST high performer leader in the overall DAST grid and the enterprise DAST grid.

G2’s summer category rankings and reports are out, and we’re thrilled to see that Bright customers are sharing their success using Bright’s dev-centric DAST platform. Thanks to you all, Bright is the top high performer in Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Enterprise Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). This is Bright’s third time being recognized as a DAST high performer by G2 and our customers, and we’re achieving higher and higher results each time.

Not only are we leading the way in DAST but you can read from our customers the Bright impact on usability, results, ease of doing business with, and implementation. And as a bonus, we’re also been recognized for the first time in the G2 Grid® for Vulnerability Scanner Software

How G2 defines Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools automate security tests for a variety of real-world threats. These tools typically test HTTP and HTML interfaces of web applications. DAST is a black-box testing method, meaning it is performed from the outside. Companies use these tools to identify vulnerabilities in their applications from an external perspective to better simulate threats most easily accessed by hackers outside their organization. There are similarities between DAST tools and other application security and vulnerability management solutions, but most other technologies perform internal tests and code analysis instead of focusing on black-box testing.

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How G2 defines Vulnerability Scanner Software

Vulnerability scanners are tools that constantly monitor applications and networks to identify security vulnerabilities. They work by maintaining an up-to-date database of known vulnerabilities, and conduct scans to identify potential exploits. Vulnerability scanners are used by companies to test applications and networks against known vulnerabilities and to identify new vulnerabilities. The scanners typically produce analytical reports detailing the state of an application or network security and provide recommendations to remedy known issues. Some vulnerability scanners work in a similar manner to dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools, but scan tools instead of mimicking attacks or performing penetration tests.

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