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Webinar: The security mistakes everyone makes in M&A
Webinar

Webinar: The security mistakes everyone makes in M&A

If you often manage security across diverse brands or handle mergers and acquisitions, this webinar is not to be missed, as a panel of guest experts take you through all of the real-world security pitfalls when bringing companies together.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
Escape DAST vs Snyk DAST (Probely): Complete Comparison 2025
Competitor Comparison

Escape DAST vs Snyk DAST (Probely): Complete Comparison 2025

Discover the differences between these tools for Application Discovery and DAST.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
6 min read
Kickstart 2025 with New DAST Scanner Features
Product updates

Kickstart 2025 with New DAST Scanner Features

The start of a new year brings exciting updates to our DAST scanner! Our goal is simple: to improve testing accuracy by leveraging real, concrete examples of API requests when they might be required. While we don’t need to have direct access to live traffic to start in-depth testing,
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
4 min read
Webinar cover on combining SAST and DAST for complete application security coverage
Webinar

Webinar: How to combine SAST and DAST for complete application coverage

Join experts Amit Bismut and Tristan Kalos as they give you actionable insights and practical examples on how to harness SAST and DAST together to create a robust security strategy.
Sanjana Iyer
Sanjana Iyer
1 min read
What is wrong with the current state of DAST? Feedback from my conversations with AppSec engineers
DAST

What is wrong with the current state of DAST? Feedback from my conversations with AppSec engineers

And a deep dive into how the state of DAST is changing.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
10 min read
Introducing Kubernetes Integration: Discover APIs in Kubernetes
Product updates

Introducing Kubernetes Integration: Discover APIs in Kubernetes

Identify undocumented and potentially vulnerable APIs in your Kubernetes clusters with ease.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
SPA security testing: how Escape DAST covers single-page applications
Product updates

SPA security testing: how Escape DAST covers single-page applications

Escape DAST crawls single-page applications, discovers the APIs they consume, and reports business logic flaws alongside CVEs and secret leaks.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
Qualys DAST: Key Features and Top Alternatives
Application Security

Qualys DAST: Key Features and Top Alternatives

Looking to learn more about Qualys DAST? Discover its key features and alternatives.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
11 min read
Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications
Product updates

Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications

While public applications often receive focused attention, the reality is that many critical applications operate behind firewalls, VPNs, or in private networks. These internal apps can be just as vulnerable to attacks—but securing them without disrupting your infrastructure can be a challenge. Today, we’re introducing Private Locations, a
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
The Elephant in AppSec Talks Highlight: Shifting Left Doesn't Mean Anything Anymore
The Elephant in AppSec

The Elephant in AppSec Talks Highlight: Shifting Left Doesn't Mean Anything Anymore

Discover key highlights from Tanya Janca's talk at The Elephant in AppSec Conference on shifting security to be present throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle.
Sanjana Iyer
Sanjana Iyer
5 min read
The Elephant in AppSec Conference Panel Highlight: Why scaling AppSec is harder than you think
Application Security

The Elephant in AppSec Conference Panel Highlight: Why scaling AppSec is harder than you think

Key takeaways from highly experienced industry experts on how to scale application security from the panel in Track 1 of The Elephant in AppSec Conference.
Sanjana Iyer
Sanjana Iyer
5 min read
Fortune 1000 at risk: How we discovered 30k exposed APIs & 100k API vulnerabilities in the world’s largest organizations
Research

Fortune 1000 at risk: How we discovered 30k exposed APIs & 100k API vulnerabilities in the world’s largest organizations

Hey there! Next week, social media will be flooded with Thanksgiving feasts (and Black Friday deals). But before you dive into the holiday shopping madness, the Escape team has prepared a special treat for you—not a Black Friday deal on Escape, of course, but rather some impressive findings on
Alexandra Charikova
Maxence Lecanu
Quentin Lieumont
Gabriel Marquet
Alexandra Charikova, Maxence Lecanu, Quentin Lieumont, Gabriel Marquet
6 min read
The Elephant in AppSec Talks Highlight: Reinventing API Security
API Security

The Elephant in AppSec Talks Highlight: Reinventing API Security

Highlights from Escape's talks at The Elephant in AppSec Conference on the challenges of API security and how Escape is overcoming these
Sanjana Iyer
Sanjana Iyer
6 min read
API Security Day - powered by APIDays & Escape
API Security

API Security Day - powered by APIDays & Escape

Are you ready to dive deep into API security? Join Escape's team for a focused, one-day event at the APIDays Paris. Learn from industry leaders and discover the latest strategies and technologies to protect your APIs. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, API developer, or API architect,
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
The Elephant in AppSec Conference: 4 Key Takeaways
The Elephant in AppSec

The Elephant in AppSec Conference: 4 Key Takeaways

Here are the key takeaways from the Elephant in AppSec Conference, uncovering the top insights from industry experts in application security.
Sanjana Iyer
Sanjana Iyer
6 min read
Top Traceable Alternative: Escape vs Traceable API Security (2025)
Competitor Comparison

Top Traceable Alternative: Escape vs Traceable API Security (2025)

Learn why Escape’s agentless discovery and developer-friendly testing make it a top Traceable alternative.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
10 min read
Top Qualys DAST Alternative: Escape vs Qualys (2025 Comparison)
Competitor Comparison

Top Qualys DAST Alternative: Escape vs Qualys (2025 Comparison)

Looking for a Qualys alternative? In this article, we compare Escape with Qualys to help you choose the right security testing solution
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
14 min read
Application Security Podcasts to know
Application Security

Application Security Podcasts to know

Discover Application Security podcasts you should listen to in 2024
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
5 min read
The Schedule is Live: The Elephant in AppSec Conference
Application Security

The Schedule is Live: The Elephant in AppSec Conference

The Elephant in AppSec Conference agenda is live! It’s packed with sessions that dive into what’s broken in AppSec, how to fix it, and unique insights from top experts on the latest AppSec tooling. Prepare for bold opinions and fresh perspectives, where the best in Application Security come
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
2 min read
Forrester's CISO Budget Planning Guide for 2025: Prioritize API Security
API Security

Forrester's CISO Budget Planning Guide for 2025: Prioritize API Security

As we head into 2025, planning a robust security budget is more critical than ever. According to Forrester's latest Budget Planning Guide for Security and Risk Leaders, one element stands out as indispensable: API security. APIs form the backbone of modern digital interactions, connecting services, platforms, and users.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
10 min read
Escape vs Salt Security: In-Depth 2025 Comparison
Competitor Comparison

Escape vs Salt Security: In-Depth 2025 Comparison

Discover the differences between Salt Security and Escape.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
11 min read
How API Security Fits into DORA Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
Compliance

How API Security Fits into DORA Compliance: Everything You Need to Know

With over 22,000 financial institutions and IT service providers now affected, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents an important shift in cybersecurity for the EU’s financial sector. DORA forces tighter collaboration between regulators, financial institutions, and third-party vendors. It’s not just about protecting internal systems anymore
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
7 min read
Product Updates: Escape’s Advanced Jira Integration - Send Remediation Details to Your Developers
Product updates

Product Updates: Escape’s Advanced Jira Integration - Send Remediation Details to Your Developers

We’re thrilled to introduce Escape’s advanced Jira integration! Bridging the gap between security and development has never been easier.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
3 min read
Escape vs Cequence Security: Full 2025 Comparison
API Security

Escape vs Cequence Security: Full 2025 Comparison

Discover why Escape is a better API security solution.
Alexandra Charikova
Alexandra Charikova
9 min read
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