### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Vulnerability Scanner Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Vulnerability Scanner Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Vulnerability Scanner Software Articles [![Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI719_Learn_Articles_Images_%5Bintrusion_detection%5D_V1a.png "Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner) [ ### Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner) Vulnerability scanners are crucial line of defense protecting web application from the fast evolving and dangerous cyberthreats. This software assesses your network and systems for vulnerabilities and reports the risks associated with them. There are many vulnerability scanning tools available in the industry, but as every organization's need varies, so does the best choice in vulnerability scanners.  [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/vulnerability%20scanner%20software.jpg "External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner-software) [ ### External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner-software) Vulnerability scanner software is becoming increasingly popular as enterprises want to mitigate attacks from external entities, especially as hybrid and remote work scenarios have increased external endpoints. [ ![Sarah Wallace](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sarah Wallace") SW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sarah-wallace) by Sarah Wallace [![2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20trends%20in%20DevSecOps.png "2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-software-trends-2023) [ ### 2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-software-trends-2023) This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello") AC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello) by Adam Crivello [![DevSecOps Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/DevSecOps-1.jpeg "DevSecOps Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-trends-2022) [ ### DevSecOps Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello") AC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello) by Adam Crivello [![What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps?](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/ideas-whiteboard-person-working-7369.jpg "What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-devsecops-and-how-is-it-different-from-devops) [ ### What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-devsecops-and-how-is-it-different-from-devops) The golden age of DevOps software best practices has settled upon us like a cozy blanket of consistency. Within this utopia of perfect change management and well-oiled industry standards, a natural progression toward airtight cybersecurity called DevSecOps emerged.  [ ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello") AC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello) by Adam Crivello [![Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/close-up-photo-of-gaming-keyboard-2115257.jpg "Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World")](https://www.g2.com/articles/api-security-in-multicloud) [ ### Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World ](https://www.g2.com/articles/api-security-in-multicloud) Modern applications send and receive an unfathomable amount of data at any given time. This flow of data is powered through application programming interfaces (APIs). [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_279975967.jpeg "The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security")](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-on-cloud-security-conquering-container-security) [ ### The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security ](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-on-cloud-security-conquering-container-security) Containers — a lightweight VM alternative — are some of the most widely used cloud technologies associated with DevOps and agile software development today. Much of the hype behind containerization can be attributed to its agility, flexibility, and security. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker Show More ## Penetration Testing Tools Glossary Terms [![Vulnerability Scanning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Vulnerability%20Scanning.png "Vulnerability Scanning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-scanning-definition) [Vulnerability Scanning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-scanning-definition) What is vulnerability scanning, and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand vulnerability scanning, how it’s used by industry professionals, and its benefits. by Adam Crivello [![Penetration Testing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Penetration%20Testing.jpg "Penetration Testing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/penetration-testing-definition) [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/penetration-testing-definition) What is penetration testing and why is it vital in cybersecurity? Our G2 guide can help you understand penetration testing, how it’s used by security professionals, and the benefits of penetration testing. by Adam Crivello ## Vulnerability Scanner Software Discussions 0 Question on: Pentest-Tools.com [What are VAPT tools?](/discussions/what-are-vapt-tools) What are VAPT tools? VAPT tools, or Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing tools, are an essential set of software applications used by ethical hackers to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. These tools are specifically designed to simulate attacks and test the effectiveness of security measures in place. There are a wide variety of VAPT tools available, each with its unique capabilities and features. Here are some examples of VAPT tools that IT security specialists and ethical hackers should be familiar with: -\> penetration testing tools simulate attacks to identify vulnerabilities and attempt to exploit the them to gain unauthorized access to the system -\> vulnerability scanning tools examine code and configurations to detect known vulnerabilities and generate reports with detailed findings, along with recommendations for remediation -\> web application security tools focus on web-based attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other tactics that surface vulnerabilities specific to web applications -\> code analysis tools analyze source code for security flaws that could lead to data breaches. By using these tools, developers can catch security issues early on in the development process and prevent potential breaches. You can find all of these on https://pentest-tools.com/alltools and see how they work (against demo targets) in the free Live Hacking Playground: https://app.pentest-tools.com/playground Answered: Andra Zaharia on April 1, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-vapt-tools/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Burp Suite [Is BurpSuite free?](/discussions/is-burpsuite-free) Is BurpSuite free? Burpsuite has a community version available (this is free) while it is fully functional and also offers several additional extensions as well, which is amazing. While if you're looking for an advanced swiss army knife (Burp Professional) it comes at a price of nearly $500 per year per user. Answered: Yash Prajapati on October 2, 2025 You can have Burpsuite for free as the community edition however there will be certain features which cannot be used in the community edition. To get full features there are enterprise and professional edition of the burpsuite available. Answered: Gautam Roy on September 22, 2022 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/is-burpsuite-free/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Harness Platform [What is a split io?](/discussions/what-is-a-split-io) What is a split io? Split provides an industry-leading Feature Delivery Platform which enables companies to embrace Impact-Driven Development across their engineering teams. We pair the speed and reliability of feature flags with data to measure the impact of every feature. By reducing development time, mitigating release risk, and quantifying impact, we free engineering teams to solve customer and business problems. Learn more about Split's platform and our company here: https://www.split.io/company/ Answered: Emma Connelly on March 22, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-a-split-io/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=28) - [1](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources) - [2](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [25](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=25) - [26](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=26) - [27](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=27) - [28](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=28) - 29 - [30](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=30) - [31](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=31) - [32](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=32) - [33](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=33) - [34](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=34) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/vulnerability-scanner/resources?discussions_page=30) ## Vulnerability Scanner Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Vulnerability Scanner Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report