Cybersecurity Leader Moves from 4-Hour Scans to Fast, Confident Releases

They were faced with slow and cumbersome security scans by legacy solutions that took between 1.5 to 4 hours, significantly delaying development cycles. Configuring scans, especially for SOAP APIs, was complicated, slowing down teams and leaving security gaps. The company also found itself limited by a lack of visibility into their security posture, with no clear insights into application vulnerabilities or coverage. On top of that, integrating security scans within their existing on-premises GitLab installation required frequent manual adjustments, consuming valuable development resources.

Choosing a Solution

After evaluating several alternatives, the company chose StackHawk for its powerful and developer-friendly Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) capabilities, directly addressing their pain points:

Improved Performance: StackHawk drastically reduced scan times, enabling faster scans without compromising thoroughness and improving overall development velocity.

Enhanced User Experience: With StackHawk, the company gained clearer visibility into configurations and scan outcomes. Detailed feedback from StackHawk on configuration errors further simplified troubleshooting.

Seamless Integration: StackHawk smoothly integrated with the company’s on-premises GitLab pipelines, effortlessly handling SOAP files and allowing customized environment naming, significantly reducing manual scripting efforts.

Experience with StackHawk

Effective Vulnerability Management: StackHawk’s comprehensive scans have allowed them to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities in their APIs and applications. Ongoing support from StackHawk’s technical team has been instrumental in navigating complex configurations.

Empowered Teams: Their developer and security teams are increasingly proficient with StackHawk’s features and functionalities, cultivating stronger internal awareness and adoption of best security practices.

Improved Workflow Automation: The seamless GitLab integration has dramatically improved automating scans within their CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster, more efficient security assessments that align with agile development workflows.

By selecting StackHawk, the cybersecurity company not only resolved its immediate security scanning challenges but also laid a solid foundation for continued growth, security excellence, and streamlined development.