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Escape vs Burp Suite: The Complete 2026 Comparison
Escape is the leading Burp Suite alternative for modern application security teams. Unlike Burp Suite, Escape automates business logic testing (IDORs, SSRFs, access control flaws), ensures faster scanning with fewer false positives, and provides remediation code snippets.
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Webinar
[Webinar] Doing More With Less: How Security Teams Escape Manual Work with Efficient Workflows
Security teams are under constant pressure to do more with the same resources. Manual processes, fragmented tools, and inefficient workflows can slow teams down and pull focus away from what matters most.
In this live webinar, experienced security practitioners share how they’ve escaped the constraints of limited resources by
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API Security
Best API security testing tools in 2026: top picks, key features and expert comparison
When it comes to securing applications and APIs, the best API security testing tools are indispensable. These advanced solutions detect vulnerabilities by continuously scanning for weaknesses and simulating real-world attacks.
But how do you choose between all API security testing vendors?
Agentless API security tools are transforming application security by
28 min read
Pentesting
Top 10 Web Application Penetration Testing Tools (2026)
Explore the best web application penetration testing tools of 2026. Learn how modern pentesting solutions detect business logic flaws and scale continuous security testing, so security teams can support modern web apps with faster, more accurate coverage.
23 min read
Application Security
MCP Endpoint Discovery & External Scanning in Escape ASM
Escape ASM (Attack Surface Management) now natively supports the discovery and external scanning of unauthenticated MCP (Model Context Protocol) endpoints, extending discovery coverage to a new generation of AI-native APIs and LLM infrastructure.
As organizations increasingly adopt MCP to connect large language models (LLMs) with tools, data sources, and internal
4 min read
Application Security
Apple's App Store Source Map Leak: A Preventable Vulnerability We Found in 70% of Organizations
On November 4, 2025, Apple shipped its redesigned App Store website. However, it came with a surprise: JavaScript sourcemaps enabled in production. Within hours, it enabled some to download Apple’s entire front-end codebase directly from the production site. They used a Chrome extension to extract and save all the
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Application Security
Two Major Updates from The Elephant in AppSec Conference: Agenda Is Live & Partnership with InfoSecMap
Two exciting updates in the Elephant in AppSec corner!
1. The Elephant in AppSec Conference 2026 Agenda Is Now Live
The agenda for the 2026 edition of The Elephant in AppSec Conference is officially published. This year’s program brings together a lineup of speakers who aren’t afraid to
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API Security
Escape's DAST proprietary Business Logic Security Testing algorithm: what makes it innovative
Testing APIs for Business Logic vulnerabilities is hard. Actually, this is a mission that old-school DAST solutions like ZAP (formerly OWASP ZAP) cannot handle.
I'm Antoine Carossio, passionate about Computer Science for more than 15 years now and cofounder & CTO of Escape. With my team, we'
10 min read
Pentesting
Best 8 AI Pentesting Tools in 2026
Explore the best AI pentesting tools in 2026. Learn how modern pentesting solutions detect business logic flaws and scale continuous security testing, so security teams can replace manual pentests with faster, more accurate coverage. Updated: August 2026
26 min read
Product updates
Reproduce complex exploits in Escape: Multi-Step Custom Rules Are Here
Until now, custom rules in Escape were limited to single-request vulnerabilities. You could only define and test one request at a time.
This meant that more complex vulnerabilities, such as those requiring multiple chained steps (e.g., creating a user, then editing that user to escalate privileges), couldn’t be
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[Webinar] Automating Offensive Security with AI: A Guide to Scaling Pentesting with Escape
Automated pentesting is now one of the most hyped topics in cybersecurity, with AI systems promising to replace human hackers. But how much is real, and how much is marketing hype?
This webinar provides a practical guide to automating offensive security, built from the perspective of offensive and application security
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