Astra Security

Continuous Pentesting & Application Security.

Overview

Astra Security offers a comprehensive suite of security tools focused on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT). Their platform, Astra Pentest, provides a combination of an automated vulnerability scanner and expert-led manual pentesting. They are a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and help organizations secure web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and networks to achieve and maintain compliance with standards like PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.

✨ Key Features

PCI ASV Scans
Continuous Pentesting (PTaaS)
Automated Vulnerability Scanner (DAST)
Manual Penetration Testing
API Security Scanning
Cloud Security Scanner (AWS, Azure, GCP)
CI/CD Integrations
Verifiable VAPT Certificates

🎯 Key Differentiators

Official PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
Combination of automated scanning and expert manual pentesting in one platform
Developer-friendly dashboard with contextual bug fixing collaboration

Unique Value: Astra provides a unified platform that combines the speed of automated scanning with the depth of manual pentesting, complete with official PCI ASV certification.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

PCI DSS Compliance Scanning Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) API Security Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness

            ✅ Best For
            Quarterly PCI ASV scanning for e-commerce platforms
Continuous pentesting for SaaS applications
API vulnerability assessments for fintech companies

        

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

Companies seeking a full GRC platform with policy management and risk registers
Organizations looking for endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions

🏆 Alternatives

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Unlike pure automation tools, Astra includes vetted manual testing to eliminate false positives. Compared to traditional pentesting firms, it offers a continuous, scalable SaaS platform with faster turnaround.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

Jira Slack GitHub Jenkins CircleCI GitLab

🛟 Support Options

✓ Email Support
✓ Live Chat
✓ Phone Support
✓ Dedicated Support (All plans tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ PCI ASV ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ CREST Accredited ✓ CERT-In Empanelled

💰 Pricing

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