How Snyk’s AI-Powered DAST Tool Is Redefining Application Security for the Next Generation of Software Development

Snyk has introduced a groundbreaking solution to tackle the next wave of cybersecurity challenges. The company announced the launch of Snyk API & Web, a next-generation Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tool engineered to secure modern, AI-powered applications.

Bridging the Security Gap in AI-Driven Development

Traditional DAST solutions have long struggled to keep up with the rapidly evolving architectures and increasing complexity of APIs brought by AI-centric development. Recognizing this critical need, Snyk acquired Probely in 2024, integrating its advanced DAST capabilities into Snyk’s broader security ecosystem—complementing existing offerings like SAST, SCA, container, and Infrastructure as Code security.

The result is a unified platform that delivers a holistic, end-to-end view of application security throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

AI-Powered Innovations for Modern Applications

Snyk API & Web introduces several forward-thinking features designed specifically for the AI era:

• AI-Driven API Testing: Leveraging in-house fine-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs), the platform automates API discovery and vulnerability scanning—detecting complex issues like Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) more efficiently.
• Code-Informed Dynamic Testing: By correlating DAST results with SAST findings, Snyk provides deeper context for vulnerabilities, supporting more accurate prioritization and enabling AI-powered auto-remediation via DeepCode AI Fix.
• CI/CD-Ready: Designed with DevOps in mind, the tool offers seamless CI/CD integration, allowing developers to perform self-service scans within pipelines, guided by organizational AppSec policies.

Strategic Vision from the Top

“Our vision is to empower developers and AppSec teams to secure their entire application surface without slowing down innovation,”

said Geva Solomonovich, Snyk CIO.

“Snyk API & Web is the culmination of that vision—bringing together the speed of AI with the depth of full-lifecycle security.”

Momentum and Market Response

Since integrating Probely, Snyk has reported a 245% quarter-over-quarter growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) for DAST services—a clear signal of strong market demand for modern, AI-augmented security tools.

Looking forward, the company plans to deepen its AI capabilities, broaden API coverage, and provide even richer context for faster, more accurate vulnerability remediation.