Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
Bright Security DAST
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Authenticated scanningYes
- 4API testingYes
- 5Browser-based scanningYes
- 6CI/CD integrationYes
- 7Deployment modelcloud
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: brightsec.com

Overview
Bright Security DAST is ranked #4 of 28 in dynamic application security testing software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.
Bright Security DAST plans and pricing
All plansCompared on dynamic application security testing software
- Authenticated scanning
- Yesbrightsec.com
- API testing
- Yesbrightsec.com
- Browser-based scanning
- Yesbrightsec.com
- CI/CD integration
- Yesbrightsec.com
- Deployment model
- cloudbrightsec.com
Facts
- Product
- Bright DAST is a dynamic application security testing tool offered as SaaS.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Targets
- Bright says targets can include websites, web applications, servers, and network devices.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Validated findings
- Bright says it validates vulnerabilities in real time and does not report findings it cannot validate.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Discovery inputs
- The FAQ lists a crawler, HAR recording, GraphQL schema, and OpenAPI schema as discovery methods.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- CI/CD
- Bright scans can be initiated from a CI/CD pipeline on each new application or API build.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- CLI and local targets
- The Bright CLI includes Repeater mode, which routes scan requests outbound to local targets without exposing those targets to the internet.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- CLI platforms
- Bright CLI standalone executables are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The CLI documentation describes CI pipeline integrations and an on-premises Jira connector for creating tickets from detected vulnerabilities.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Bright says scan data is temporarily held in memory and deleted after the scan, and that only the customer can access finding reports unless the customer grants access.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Scanning limit
- Bright says scan quantity is unlimited, while concurrent scans are limited by the organization’s number of engines.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- Bright says its engine cannot handle CAPTCHA during scanning.docs.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Company
- Bright Security says it was established in 2018.brightsec.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Coverage
- It tests web applications, APIs including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, and mobile applications on the server side.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Vulnerability testing
- Its tests include common issues such as SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, and XXE, as well as business logic vulnerabilities.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Scan controls
- Scans can be configured and controlled through code using the CLI or REST API, without using the UI.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Bright lists SaaS, private cloud, and Repeater scan proxy as deployment options.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- False positives
- Bright states that its verified findings have less than 3% false positives.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Developer workflows
- The platform integrates with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks, Jira, and code generation tools such as GitHub Copilot.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Issue routing
- Bright integrations can create tickets and distribute vulnerability reports to connected ticketing and communication repositories.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- Bright lists SSO, role-based access control, and audit logs for enterprise use.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- Bright displays AICPA SOC, GDPR, ISO, and STAR Level One security or compliance badges on its platform page.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The documentation describes Bright DAST as intended for security experts and developers securing web applications, mobile applications on the server side, and APIs.docs.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Bright directs prospective customers to book a demo with a Bright expert.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Company founded
- Bright Security says it was founded in 2018.go.brightsec.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2018brightsec.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Rafael, California, USAbrightsec.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- brightsec.com/terms-of-service/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/faqs· checked 3 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/integrate-bright-with-your-cicd-pi· checked 3 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/about-bright-cli· checked 3 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/cli-standalone-installation· checked 3 Oct 2026
- brightsec.com/case-studies/bright-security-commercial· checked 3 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/introducing-to-bright· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/deployment-options· checked 4 Oct 2026
- brightsec.com/platform/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/integrations-overview· checked 4 Oct 2026
- brightsec.com/platform/integrations/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.brightsec.com/docs/about-docs· checked 4 Oct 2026


