Continuous API Security Testing for Development Teams
API vulnerabilities are the most exploited attack vector but security testing is done quarterly if at all. A continuous API security scanner that runs in CI and tests for OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities on every deployment could catch security issues before production.
Problem Statement
Security teams perform annual or quarterly penetration tests that find vulnerabilities months after introduction. By the time findings are reported, the original developer has moved on and context is lost. APIs are deployed without authentication validation, authorization testing, or rate limit verification. Internal APIs are assumed safe and never tested.
The Idea
A continuous API security testing platform that automatically discovers API endpoints, tests for OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities in CI/CD pipelines, and provides developer-friendly remediation guidance with every deployment.
Why Now
APIs account for 80% of web traffic and are the #1 attack vector in 2026. Most organizations test API security annually (penetration tests) leaving 11 months of exposure. DevSecOps requires shift-left security that integrates into development workflow. The OWASP API Security Top 10 (2023) provides a clear testing standard.
Target User
Security engineers and backend developers at organizations with 20+ API endpoints requiring continuous security validation
Target Market
Companies building API-first applications subject to security compliance or handling sensitive data
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