Is Osto's Website Vulnerability Scanner really free to start?
Yes — Osto offers a free-to-start tier for its Website Vulnerability Scanner with no credit card required. You can add your domain, run your first scan, and receive a security score with vulnerability findings immediately. Paid plans are available for organizations requiring scheduled scans, advanced reporting, and expanded coverage.
What types of vulnerabilities does the scanner detect?
The scanner detects a wide range of web vulnerabilities including OWASP Top 10 issues such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), misconfigured headers, exposed sensitive data, SSL/TLS issues, and insecure endpoints. AI algorithms categorize each finding by severity — critical, high, medium, and low — so you always know where to focus first.
How does the AI-powered scanning work?
Osto's scanner uses machine learning algorithms to crawl all your domains and endpoints, analyze traffic and configuration patterns, and intelligently classify discovered vulnerabilities by severity. The AI identifies the most frequently targeted areas of your website and generates precise remediation guidance for every finding, operating at 2x the speed of traditional scanners.
How long does a vulnerability scan take?
Scan duration depends on the size and complexity of your website. Osto's AI engine has been optimized for 2x faster scan execution, meaning most standard websites complete their first full scan within minutes. Larger sites with many endpoints or complex architectures may take longer, but you'll receive incremental findings as the scan progresses.
Can I schedule automated recurring scans?
Yes. Osto allows you to configure scans on a recurring schedule — daily, weekly, or at custom intervals — so your security posture is continuously monitored without manual intervention. Scheduled email reports are automatically delivered after each scan cycle with improved formatting and cleaner readability for easy team review.
Does the scanner also cover APIs, not just web pages?
Absolutely. Osto's scanner includes API Protection that monitors application/JSON APIs in real time to detect anomalies, abuse, and misuse. The Web Application & API Protection module ensures only legitimate traffic reaches your origin servers, with high-level monitoring to catch API-specific threats that traditional scanners typically miss.
What remediation guidance does Osto provide after a scan?
Each vulnerability finding includes the precise location (URL, endpoint, parameter), a description of the security risk, its severity classification, and step-by-step instructions to resolve it. This means your development or security team can act immediately without needing to conduct their own research or interpret raw scan data.
Is Osto suitable for small startups, or only large enterprises?
Osto was specifically designed for startups, growing businesses, and scaling enterprises that need serious cybersecurity without a large IT department. The centralized dashboard, automated workflows, and clear remediation guidance make it accessible to lean teams. Enterprise-grade features like multi-cloud CSPM, ZTNA, and EDR are also available as the business scales.