XBOW

What XBOW is

XBOW is a cloud platform that autonomously tests interactive web applications and their APIs for vulnerabilities, then checks findings with working exploits. It supports authenticated scanning and can run penetration tests continuously as applications change. For an assessment, it can use supplied documentation, credentials, API specifications, and architecture notes to map the attack surface and coordinate agents through testing and validation. Results include reproducible attack traces, exploit evidence, and remediation guidance for developers. Customers set the testing scope, and XBOW says its production-safe validation is designed to avoid changing data or disrupting systems. Every agent action is logged for review. The platform lists support for more than 40 compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ISO 42001, and GDPR. Its REST API can configure assets and safety controls, launch assessments, and retrieve findings; requests require a bearer token and pinned version. Webhooks cover assessment and finding events, with signature verification and delivery history. XBOW is available through AWS, Google, Oracle, and Microsoft marketplaces, and lists US, EU, and Singapore hosts for data residency.

Who it suits

XBOW suits security teams assessing interactive web applications and APIs that need authenticated, continuous testing and developer-ready evidence. It may also fit organizations that need defined testing scope, reviewable agent actions, or listed compliance framework coverage.

Limits

The usage-based plan is scoped to your environment, with coverage scaling according to usage. Pricing requires a quote.

Getting started

1. Visit https://xbow.com/ or access XBOW through an AWS, Google, Oracle, or Microsoft marketplace.
2. Request a quote for usage-based pricing scoped to your environment.
3. Supply documentation, credentials, API specifications, and architecture notes for assessment.
4. Define the testing scope and safety controls.
5. Use the REST API with a bearer token and pinned version to configure assets and trigger assessments.

Verdict

Choose XBOW for ongoing, authenticated testing of interactive web applications and APIs, especially when validated evidence and reviewable activity matter. Look elsewhere if you need a listed price or testing targets beyond web applications and their APIs.