Seeker
Interactive application security testing (IAST) software
DevSecOps software
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What is Seeker
Seeker is an interactive application security testing (IAST) product that instruments running applications to identify security vulnerabilities during functional testing and normal application execution. It is used by application security teams and DevSecOps teams to find issues with runtime context (for example, request/response data flow and code paths) and to support remediation with developer-oriented findings. Seeker typically fits into CI/CD pipelines and test environments where teams want vulnerability detection tied to real execution rather than only static or external scanning.
Runtime context for findings
Seeker analyzes vulnerabilities from inside the application while it runs, which can provide evidence such as executed code paths, inputs, and affected components. This runtime context can reduce ambiguity compared with approaches that rely only on source analysis or black-box scanning. It can help teams prioritize issues that are demonstrably reachable in real execution.
Developer-oriented remediation detail
IAST-style findings commonly include stack traces, method-level locations, and request data that triggered the issue. This can shorten triage time for engineering teams compared with tools that provide only endpoint-level results. It also supports collaboration between security and development by tying issues to code-level context.
CI/CD and test integration fit
Seeker is designed to run alongside automated tests and in pre-production environments, aligning with DevSecOps workflows. This enables security testing to occur earlier than production monitoring and can be repeated on every build. It complements other application security testing methods by focusing on vulnerabilities observed during execution.
Coverage depends on test execution
Because Seeker observes vulnerabilities during runtime, it only detects issues on code paths that are actually exercised. If automated tests or QA traffic do not reach certain features, vulnerabilities in those areas may not be found. Teams often need to invest in test coverage or targeted test scenarios to improve results.
Agent instrumentation overhead
IAST typically requires deploying an agent or instrumentation library into the application runtime. This can introduce performance overhead and operational complexity, especially for high-throughput services or constrained environments. Some organizations restrict agent-based tooling in certain environments due to stability or change-control requirements.
Language and platform constraints
IAST products usually support a defined set of languages, frameworks, and deployment models, and coverage can vary across stacks. If an organization uses multiple runtimes (for example, mixed microservices with different languages), Seeker may not provide uniform coverage. This can lead to the need for additional tools or different testing approaches for unsupported components.
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Pricing model: Quote-based / contact sales (no public, tiered, or usage-based pricing published on the vendor site).
Notes: Official product pages and the Seeker "Get Pricing" page require filling a contact form to receive a customized quote; no list prices or tiers are published on the vendor site.
Seller details
Synopsys, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California, USA
1986
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https://www.synopsys.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/synopsys/
