Contrast Security
Runtime sees what AI does
Ranked #4 in Best API security software, and on 1 more ranking.
Contrast Security invented runtime application security and holds the patents for its instrumentation technology. The company established this category and continues to lead with a model that observes real behaviour inside applications.
At a glance
| Best for | DevSecOps teams |
From Contrast Security's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, YouTube |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Free plan
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product blocks CVE exploitation at runtime before a patch is deployed.
“CVE Shield blocks Mythos-level attacks inside production apps and APIs before a patch lands.”Contrast Security, own website
The product provides verified exploitable vulnerabilities without scan noise or false positives.
“Only verified, exploitable vulnerabilities with a fix attached.”Contrast Security, own website
Worth knowing
The free tier currently supports only Java apps running on Linux.
“For Java apps running on Linux. Broader platform support coming soon.”Contrast Security, own website
How it ranks
Contrast Security is ranked 4th of 10 in Best API security software (Lister Score 92.0) and 5th of 10 in Best application security testing tools (Lister Score 90.0).
#4 in Best API security software · Lister Score 92.0
Blocks CVE exploitation at runtime before a patch is deployed.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 16.
“CVE Shield blocks Mythos-level attacks inside production apps and APIs before a patch lands. Read the release Resources Resource center”Contrast Security, own website
| Rank | Best API security software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okta | 98.0 |
| 2 | Approov | 96.0 |
| 3 | Mend.io | 94.0 |
| 4 | Contrast Security | 92.0 |
| 5 | 42Crunch | 88.0 |
| 6 | Cloudflare | 88.0 |
| 7 | Upwind | 88.0 |
| 8 | Imperva (Incapsula) | 86.0 |
| 9 | Airlock | 84.0 |
| 10 | Traceable | 80.0 |
#5 in Best application security testing tools · Lister Score 90.0
Contrast Security invented runtime application security to observe real behaviour and block attacks in real time. The company holds the patents behind this instrumentation model.
Eliminates scan noise by only reporting verified exploitable vulnerabilities with a fix attached.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; buying information on its own site 16; how complete its published information is 14.
“Application Security Testing (AST) Monitor code as it runs. Identify vulnerabilities instantly.”Contrast Security, own website
| Rank | Best application security testing tools | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snyk | 96.0 |
| 2 | Mend.io | 94.0 |
| 3 | AppKnox | 92.0 |
| 4 | Semgrep | 92.0 |
| 5 | Contrast Security | 90.0 |
| 6 | Invicti | 90.0 |
| 7 | SonarQube | 90.0 |
| 8 | Probely | 88.0 |
| 9 | StackHawk | 88.0 |
| 10 | Veracode | 88.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Contrast Security rank on Lister?
Contrast Security is ranked 4th of 10 in Best API security software (Lister Score 92.0) and 5th of 10 in Best application security testing tools (Lister Score 90.0).