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Astra Security

by Astra Security · Since 2018
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Quick facts
VendorAstra Security
Year launched2018
StatusActive
LocationNew Delhi, India, Delhi
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About Astra Security

Astra Security is a cybersecurity platform from Astra Security that focuses on protecting websites from threats. It provides website firewall, malware scanner, and security monitoring so users can maintain a secure online presence. Astra Security helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and respond promptly to potential attacks. With its automated malware removal and regular security audits, users can ensure their sites are not only defended against but also free of any existing threats. Key capabilities: website firewall malware scanner security monitoring automated malware removal regular security audits Best for: website owners and administrators that need to ensure their sites are secure from cyber threats.

Astra Security is a modern, cloud-based cybersecurity platform that redefines how organizations approach penetration testing and vulnerability management. Unlike traditional static assessments, Astra operates on a continuous, agile model known as PTaaS (Pentest as a Service), which integrates seamlessly into an organization’s development and deployment processes. This dynamic approach allows security-conscious businesses to simulate real-world hacker attacks continuously, rather than relying on periodic audits. With its powerful DAST scanner, Astra can identify over 10,000 vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10 and widely known CVEs, ensuring thorough coverage even for modern web apps like SPAs and PWAs. The platform’s AI-powered threat modeling and business logic testing emulate the tactics used by real attackers, revealing flaws that most automated tools miss, particularly those embedded in complex workflows. Its API Security Platform is another standout, designed to discover and protect against threats targeting APIs—including undocumented and deprecated ones—by connecting to traffic sources like AWS, Kubernetes, and Nginx. The user interface is generally regarded as intuitive and easy to navigate, though some users report occasional sluggishness in the dashboard.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • User-friendly dashboard – Clean, intuitive interface with easy access to reports and controls.
  • Effective threat blocking – Regular email reports show blocked attacks, giving users visibility into threat activity.
  • IP blacklisting – Simple tools to block malicious IPs or set custom rules.
  • Strong support – Fast, knowledgeable, and friendly customer service.
  • Easy setup – Especially praised for WordPress and CMS platforms.
  • Comprehensive protection – Includes firewall, malware scanner, and security audits.
  • Peace of mind – Users report reduced spam, hacks, and injections after installation.
Cons
  • Limited notification channels – Currently relies on Slack; users request more options.
  • Custom framework setup – May require extra configuration for non-standard platforms.
  • Occasional bugs – Some users noted glitches with display settings or dashboard responsiveness.
  • Third-party components – One reviewer raised concerns about reliance on older open-source tools, though Astra responded with clarifications.
  • Feature gaps – Some features like scheduled scans were still under development at the time of review.

Features

Key features

Continuous Offensive Pentesting

Performs ongoing, hacker-style penetration tests across apps, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.

PTaaS (Pentest as a Service) Platform

Transforms traditional pentests into an agile, incremental, and developer-friendly experience.

AI-Powered Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Discovery

Leverages AI to build detections, discover, and correlate vulnerabilities at scale, including business logic flaws.

Comprehensive DAST Scanner

Dynamically scans for over 10,000 vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 and CVEs, with authenticated scanning capabilities.

Dedicated API Security Platform

Discovers, scans, and secures every API in the infrastructure, identifying shadow, zombie, and undocumented APIs.

Real-time Collaboration & Integrations

Facilitates direct collaboration with pentesters and seamlessly integrates with popular tools like Jira, Slack, and CI/CD pipelines.

Additional features

Continuous Pentests

Performs ongoing penetration tests across applications, APIs, and cloud.

PTaaS Platform (Pentest as a Service)

Offers an agile, incremental, and developer-friendly pentesting experience.

Hacker-style Pentesting (VAPT)

Conducts comprehensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

AI-powered Threat Modeling

Utilizes AI to make pentesters more effective and generate tailored test cases.

End-to-end Vulnerability Management

Provides tools to manage vulnerabilities from discovery to resolution.

Real-time Collaboration with Pentesters

Enables direct communication and issue resolution with security experts.

Jira Integration

Streamlines issue resolution by integrating with Jira workflows.

Slack Integration

Facilitates easy and efficient communication and vulnerability management within Slack.

CI/CD Integrations

Allows integration of scans into continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for automated security.

Pentesting at Dev Speed

Designed to align security testing with development cycles.

DAST Scanner (Dynamic Application Security Testing)

Scans applications dynamically to catch every risk.

10,000+ Vulnerability Scans

Tests for a vast number of vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 and CVEs.

Authenticated Scans

Scans behind login screens to uncover hidden issues.

SOC2, HIPAA, ISO Compliance Scanning

Ensures compliance by checking against relevant industry regulations.

API Security Platform

Discovers, scans, and secures all APIs in the infrastructure.

Shadow, Zombie, and Undocumented API Identification

Finds hidden or deprecated APIs that pose security risks.

Scan for OWASP Top 10, CVEs, Secrets & More

Covers a broad spectrum of API vulnerabilities.

Connect with Multiple Traffic Sources

Integrates with AWS, Nginx, Kubernetes, and other traffic sources for API discovery.

Review API Access Controls

Assesses and helps manage API authorization.

Offensive, AI-powered Engine

Powers vulnerability detections and correlations at scale.

Manual Penetration Testing

Combines automated tools with expert manual testing to find hidden weaknesses and business logic flaws.

Publicly Verifiable Pentest Certificate

Provides a certificate upon successful pentest, enhancing customer trust.

Detailed Vulnerability Reports

Offers comprehensive reports with risk scores, CVSS ratings, severity levels, and steps to reproduce.

Video Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs)

Provides visual evidence for identified vulnerabilities.

AI-generated Fix Recommendations

Offers actionable advice and code snippets for developers to remediate vulnerabilities quickly.

Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring

Provides ongoing scans to detect vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.

Web Pentest

Specific penetration testing services for web applications.

Mobile Pentest

Specific penetration testing services for mobile applications.

Network Pentest

Specific penetration testing services for network infrastructure.

Cloud Pentest

Specific penetration testing for cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Vulnerability Management Dashboard

Centralized dashboard for managing, monitoring, and assessing vulnerabilities.

Two Re-scans for Validation

Allows re-scans to verify that fixes have been implemented correctly.

Astra-naut Bot

Provides 24/7 security help, code snippets, impact details, and security tips.

Payment Flow Testing

Specifically tests payment gateways and flows for vulnerabilities.

Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Testing

Identifies and prevents unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Pricing

Free trial
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Annual plans

Enterprise
USD 5,999/yr
billed yearly · ≈ USD 499.92/mo

≈USD 499.92/mo when billed annually

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
9
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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