Closing the automation gap in enterprise AppSec

From detection to remediation: Automating application security end-to-end

In the modern software-centric enterprise, speed is everything. Agile delivery cycles, microservices, and cloud-native architectures have made it easier than ever to ship code quickly. But when it comes to security, speed can become a double-edged sword. Without automation, security processes struggle to keep pace, and the result is an automation gap that leaves vulnerabilities undetected, unprioritized, or unfixed.

For security-conscious enterprises, closing this automation gap is essential. Invicti provides a uniquely effective solution to automate the entire application security lifecycle—from detection to remediation guidance and retesting, with proof-based accuracy, CI/CD-native integrations, and enterprise-scale management.

Understanding the AppSec automation gap

Automation isn’t just about speed, it’s about consistency, scalability, and freeing up humans to focus on decisions, not busywork. Yet across many organizations, the application security process is still burdened by manual handoffs and disjointed tools.

Manual workflows undermine speed

Many organizations have adopted automated scanning tools, but that’s only half the battle. When vulnerability findings still need to be manually triaged, validated, ticketed, and tracked, security teams are overwhelmed, and developers are left in the dark.

Fragmented tools create silos

Security alerts often live in tools that are separate from where development and operations happen. Without native integrations between scanners, CI/CD pipelines, and ticketing systems, AppSec becomes a disconnected process, prone to delays and miscommunication.

Unverified results add noise

Legacy tools generate alerts without validation. Developers must sort out what’s real and what’s not, slowing down response times and eroding trust between AppSec and engineering.

Where automation breaks down in many enterprises

Security tools promise speed, but that promise often ends at scan completion. The handoff from detection to remediation is where many AppSec programs grind to a halt.

Scan-and-report falls short

Tools that stop at generating reports force teams to build custom scripts or rely on manual effort to take action. This leaves vulnerabilities unaddressed or delayed.

Lack of CI/CD and ticketing integration

Without tight integration into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps, scans can’t be embedded into the development lifecycle. Similarly, weak support for JIRA or service desk tools means remediation efforts are delayed or lost.

Excessive human validation

Security teams waste time manually confirming which issues are real. This slows down remediation and leads to alert fatigue.

Why closing the automation gap is a strategic priority

Automated scanning is only the beginning. To secure software at the speed of development, security processes must be deeply integrated and fully automated across the SDLC.

DevSecOps workflows demand end-to-end automation

Shifting security left requires more than just running scans early. It demands complete automation of detection, validation, and remediation. This is the only way to achieve continuous security at scale.

Faster fixes = Reduced risk

When validated vulnerabilities are automatically ticketed and assigned to the right developers, issues are resolved faster. This minimizes the window of exposure and reduces overall security risk.

Compliance without chaos

Audit trails, SLA tracking, and vulnerability trends all require structured, repeatable workflows. Automation makes compliance reporting seamless and reliable.

Key capabilities for closing the AppSec automation gap

DAST-first AppSec automation with Invicti delivers scalable, accurate security that works with your existing workflows, not against them. It turns vulnerability data into trusted, actionable insight and flows seamlessly into remediation.

Proof-based scanning for accuracy

Invicti confirms vulnerabilities with safe, automated exploit attempts, eliminating false positives. This allows security teams to trust the results and developers to take action confidently.

CI/CD integration with triggered scanning

Scans can be initiated at any point in the development process: on commit, pull request, or deployment. Invicti integrates natively with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and more.

Auto-ticketing with bi-directional sync

Invicti automatically creates and updates tickets in systems like JIRA and Azure DevOps. Tickets are enriched with remediation guidance and can be closed automatically upon verification that an effective fix is in place.

Custom workflow rules and escalation paths

Organizations can define rules to prioritize, assign, and escalate vulnerabilities based on severity, business unit, or application type.

Centralized dashboards and SLA monitoring

AppSec teams can monitor remediation velocity, identify recurring issues, and track SLA compliance across hundreds of targets and teams.

Invicti: End-to-end automation built for the enterprise

Invicti isn’t just another DAST scanner—it’s a full security automation platform engineered for enterprise-scale operations.

• Architected for CI/CD environments: Invicti isn’t retrofitted for DevOps but was built from the ground up to integrate into modern delivery pipelines with minimal friction.
• Validated vulnerability reports developers can trust: With proof-of-exploit embedded in every finding, Invicti ensures developers receive only actionable tickets—no guesswork required.
• Seamless remediation workflows: Auto-ticketing, bi-directional updates, and status-aware scanning mean vulnerabilities move through the pipeline without manual overhead.

Role-based access and multi-tenant support: Whether you’re a decentralized enterprise or a service provider, Invicti enables granular control and full visibility across teams, regions, or clients.

Real-world results: Closing the automation gap in practice

Companies that automate AppSec with Invicti aren’t just scanning—they’re securing. Here’s what that looks like on the ground.

From manual handoffs to continuous remediation

Organizations replacing scan-and-report tools with Invicti automate the full lifecycle to greatly reduce triage time (some Invicti customers report reducing triage times by 80% compared to previous products) and boost remediation SLAs.

Developer adoption through trust

When every ticket includes a proof of exploit, developers no longer have to double-check findings. This builds trust and speeds up remediation, driving collaboration between security and engineering.

Scalable automation without growing the team

With Invicti, security teams can scale coverage by hundreds or thousands of web assets without the need for proportional security headcount increases, thanks to automation that handles triage, ticketing, and validation.

Conclusion: Secure at the speed of DevOps

The automation gap in enterprise AppSec is a solvable problem. Invicti offers the tools, integrations, and intelligence needed to close that gap, so your security efforts can match the speed, scale, and complexity of modern software development.

See how Invicti can automate your application security from detection to remediation.

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