Industry: IT & Telecommunications
Company: SECWATCH
Location: Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands
Company size: 11-50 employees
Product: Invicti Enterprise
“Like everyone else, we evaluated Invicti alongside a number of other commercial scanners, but we knew right away that Invicti was what we were looking for”
Henk-Jan
Founder of SECWATCH
SECWATCH, a Netherlands-based company, delivers penetration testing, security audits, and compliance services to organizations of all sizes — from small firms to major enterprises — both locally and internationally. Over the years, the company has established itself as a leader in the cybersecurity field, recognized for its distinctive methodology and for offering clients clear, actionable guidance and effective remediation recommendations.
Providing Effective and Affordable Web Application Security Auditing
As part of its offerings, SECWATCH performs web application security assessments. In the early stages, the company relied on a mix of open-source web security tools complemented by manual testing.
As demand for their web security services increased and the applications under review became larger and more complex, SECWATCH faced two significant challenges:
- Testing was taking much longer, making it less affordable.
- Open-source tools were not able to handle the size and complexity of the enterprise-grade web applications they were testing.
- There was a lack of professional and reliable support for the open-source tools they were using.
“We conducted manual web security assessments using a range of open-source scanners and manual testing methods. However, as web applications became increasingly complex, we observed that these tools began generating numerous false positives, as well as false negatives.
The results generated by these tools had a direct impact on both our workflows and pricing model. As web applications grew more complex, we had to dedicate significantly more time to manually verifying scanner findings, making the overall process increasingly complicated and costly.”
Henk-Jan
Founder of SECWATCH.
Switching to Automated and Cost-Effective Web Vulnerability Scanning
Facing these challenges in delivering web application security services — and aiming to maintain high quality while keeping costs reasonable — SECWATCH realized the need to adopt an automated web vulnerability scanning solution.
Like many organizations seeking similar tools, SECWATCH wanted more than a simple web vulnerability scanner — they were searching for a comprehensive solution.
They required a tool capable of automating their processes to save time while delivering precise and reliable results — backed by a vendor that could provide dependable support whenever needed.
Choosing Invicti Web Application Security Scanner
“Like everyone else, we evaluated Invicti alongside a number of other commercial scanners, but we knew right away that Invicti was what we were looking for.
First and foremost, it identified web vulnerabilities that other tools failed to detect. The solution is straightforward to use and configure, producing clear, easy-to-understand results and reports that seamlessly integrate into our core workflows. Moreover, Invicti’s pricing structure enabled us to continue offering web security audits that combine automated scanning with manual testing and verification — all at a reasonable cost.”
Using Invicti Web Application Security Scanner
As most security professionals understand, securing web applications is no simple task. Therefore, when selecting a web vulnerability scanner, it is essential to evaluate not only the tool’s detection capabilities and accuracy, but also the quality of vendor support and the commitment to ongoing product enhancement.
For more than three years, SECWATCH has relied on Invicti alongside several other tools, with Invicti serving as their primary solution for web security auditing. They have no plans to transition to another product in the foreseeable future, as Henk-Jan emphasizes:
“We reached out to Invicti’s support team on multiple occasions to question some things and results — which is natural when working with such an advanced tool. Each time, their support consistently exceeded our expectations, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness, availability, and a commitment to delivering real, effective solutions.”
Invicti also regularly rolls out updates and new releases of its products to help users stay ahead of emerging threats.
Each update introduces enhanced web application security checks and new features designed to maximize automation and streamline the overall testing process.
About SECWATCH
SECWATCH specializes in delivering comprehensive information and network security solutions. Its distinctive approach and strategic vision ensure optimal protection for businesses. The company addresses not only technical components such as hardware and software, but also the organizational dimensions of security. Viewing information security as an integral part of overall business operations, SECWATCH complements its technical recommendations with guidance on management, organizational structure, and governance — a combination that truly sets the company apart within the industry.
