InsightAppSec (AppSpider)
Dynamic application security testing (DAST) software
DevSecOps software
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$175/mo per app per month
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What is InsightAppSec (AppSpider)
InsightAppSec (formerly branded around Rapid7 AppSpider) is a dynamic application security testing (DAST) product that scans running web applications and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities. It is used by application security teams and DevSecOps practitioners to automate security testing in QA and CI/CD pipelines and to support ongoing assessment of production-like environments. The product focuses on automated crawling, authenticated scanning, and reporting workflows that help prioritize and track findings over time.
Automated DAST for web apps
The product provides automated scanning against running web applications to detect common vulnerability classes such as injection and cross-site scripting. It includes crawling/spidering capabilities to discover application content and attack surface before testing. This supports repeatable testing across environments without requiring source code access.
CI/CD and workflow integrations
InsightAppSec is commonly deployed as part of DevSecOps programs where teams run scans as part of build and release processes. It supports integration patterns for triggering scans, collecting results, and routing findings into engineering workflows. This helps teams standardize security gates and reduce manual coordination between security and development.
Authenticated scanning support
The product supports scanning behind login, which is important for modern applications where critical functionality is not publicly accessible. Authenticated testing increases coverage compared with unauthenticated scans that only reach public pages. This is useful for enterprise applications with role-based access and session management requirements.
DAST coverage depends on crawling
Like other DAST tools, results depend heavily on how well the scanner can discover routes, parameters, and stateful workflows. Complex single-page applications, multi-step transactions, and heavily customized authentication flows can reduce coverage without additional configuration. Teams may need to tune scan policies and provide context to improve reach.
Potential false positives and triage
Automated DAST can generate findings that require validation, especially for edge cases and environment-specific behaviors. Security teams often need a triage process to confirm exploitability and prioritize remediation. This can add operational overhead compared with approaches that include built-in human verification services.
Operational overhead for scaling
Running frequent scans across many applications can require planning around scan windows, performance impact, and infrastructure sizing. Large portfolios may need scheduling, segmentation, and governance to avoid disrupting test environments. Organizations may also need to align scan configurations across teams to maintain consistency.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| InsightAppSec (per app) | $175 per app/month (billed annually) — starting price | Cloud and On‑Premises Scan Engines; Unlimited and concurrent scanning; Universal Translator for discovery and attack; 95+ attack types; Scan schedules and blackout periods; Dashboards and interactive reporting; Contact sales for enterprise/volume pricing; Free 30‑day trial available. |
Seller details
Rapid7, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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