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Imperva vs Invicti

Imperva sells an Application Security Platform that protects against application and API attacks without impacting legitimate users. Invicti sells an application security platform that combines DAST, SAST, SCA, IaC, Secrets, and Container testing in one platform. CISO Tribune files both under API security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • Imperva
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Imperva vs Invicti: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
ImpervaImperva sells an Application Security Platform that protects against application and API attacks without impacting legitimate users.imperva.comInvictiInvicti sells an application security platform that combines DAST, SAST, SCA, IaC, Secrets, and Container testing in one platform.invicti.com
What it sells
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)[9][12]Imperva WAF protects applications in any environment, cloud or on-premises.
  • Advanced Bot Protection[4][5][9][11][17]Imperva Advanced Bot Protection protects websites, mobile apps and APIs from sophisticated automated attacks.
  • API Security[4][5][9][17]Imperva API Security provides continuous protection of all APIs.
  • DDoS Protection[5][9][12]Imperva’s advanced DDoS protection defends against volumetric, protocol-based and Layer 7 attacks.
  • Client-Side Protection[9][13]Imperva Client-Side Protection safeguards against client-side attacks like formjacking, digital skimming and Magecart.
  • AI Application Security[5][14]Imperva AI Application Security is engineered for the unique architecture of LLMs.
  • Data Security Fabric[15]Imperva Data Security Fabric is purpose-built for hybrid multicloud environments.
  • Content Delivery Network[9]Imperva's Secure Content Delivery Network (CDN) accelerates the delivery of content and applications.
  • Invicti DAST[3][6]Scans running web applications and APIs and validates findings with proof-based scanning.
  • Invicti SAST[1][3][7]Provides built-in static application security testing as part of the Invicti AppSec Platform.
  • Invicti SCA[8]Offers static and dynamic SCA within the Invicti Application Security Platform.
  • Invicti Consultant[11]A single-user license for Invicti Standard.
Categories
Headquarters
Redwood Shores, United States[3]Austin, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Owned by Thales[1][5][7][8][10]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • August 24, 2026Thales Imperva introduced the SSL Integration Center, a framework connecting Imperva Cloud WAF with certificate lifecycle management platforms, launching with a DigiCert integration.[19]
  • August 3, 2026Thales launched Imperva for AWS, which provides web application, API and bot protection for AWS environments.[6]
  • July 29, 2026Invicti Security announced Invicti Agentic Pentest, a penetration testing approach that combines autonomous AI reasoning with its proof-based DAST.[12]
  • June 3, 2026Invicti Security announced the launch of Invicti AppSec Core, an all-in-one application security platform for lean security teams.[14]
  • April 9, 2026Invicti announced the availability of its new DAST-to-SAST correlation capability for identifying and fixing runtime vulnerabilities.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 6, 2026[7]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen November 6, 2026[8]
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen November 6, 2026[15]
Who it fits
From its own pages, Imperva sells mainly to organizations that need to protect applications and APIs in public or private cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments. Imperva addresses retail organizations that need to protect customers' data and secure applications, APIs, and cloud networks. Imperva addresses businesses aiming to comply with PCI DSS 4.0 standards while defending against client-side attacks. Imperva describes support for compliance in highly regulated industries across hybrid and multicloud environments. Imperva describes a purpose-built solution to secure AI applications for homegrown GenAI.From its own pages, Invicti sells mainly to enterprises that need to scan complex web applications. Invicti offers SaaS, on-prem, and hybrid deployment. Its pages address security and development teams who need a short remediation list. Its pages speak to healthcare organizations that need to prove HIPAA compliance.
Last verified
September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Imperva and Invicti are both filed under API security.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Imperva's primary category is WAF and WAAP; Invicti's is Dynamic application security testing.
  • Imperva is also filed under Bot and abuse management and DDoS protection. Invicti is also filed under Static application security testing and Software composition analysis.
  • Imperva lists Web Application Firewall (WAF), Advanced Bot Protection, API Security, DDoS Protection, Client-Side Protection and 3 more. Invicti lists Invicti DAST, Invicti SAST, Invicti SCA and Invicti Consultant.
  • Imperva is headquartered in Redwood Shores, United States. Invicti is headquartered in Austin, United States.
  • Imperva is owned by Thales.

What it sells: Imperva

What Web Application Firewall (WAF) does[9][12]
Imperva says managed rules written and tested by the Imperva Threat Research team before deployment allow more than 94% of Imperva customers to deploy the Imperva WAF in blocking mode. Imperva’s Attack Analytics automatically correlates thousands of security alerts into narratives. Imperva’s Terraform provider automates Cloud WAF deployments.
What Advanced Bot Protection does[4][5][9][11][17]
Advanced Bot Protection safeguards websites, mobile apps and APIs from bot attacks, including all OWASP 21 Automated Threats. Imperva says its multi-layered approach detects malicious bots by combining direct client interrogation, behavior analysis, machine learning, connection characteristics and threat intelligence feeds.
What DDoS Protection does[5][9][12]
Imperva offers a guaranteed 3-second mitigation SLA for Layers 3 and 4 DDoS attacks. Imperva DDoS Protection for Networks shields entire infrastructures with 13 Tbps of multi-terabit scrubbing capacity. Imperva DDoS Protection for Websites works alongside a cloud web application firewall (WAF) to block attacks and malicious bots.
What Client-Side Protection does[9][13]
Imperva Client-Side Protection enables security teams to manage client-side resources and JavaScript while streamlining compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. Client-Side Protection automatically blocks known malicious domains based on data from the Imperva Threat Research Team.
What Data Security Fabric does[15]
Imperva Data Security Fabric protects all your data assets. Imperva data security reveals critical insight including sensitive data location, users, access, and risk. Imperva offers out-of-the-box support for over 100 data repositories, on-prem or in cloud.

What it sells: Invicti

What Invicti DAST does[3][6]
Invicti's proof-based scanning confirms many common vulnerabilities automatically by exploiting them safely and showing the proof. Invicti offers SaaS, on-prem, and hybrid options for deployment. Invicti says Invicti DAST is built on 20+ years of runtime expertise.
What Invicti SAST does[1][3][7]
Invicti SAST moves beyond theoretical findings by connecting static analysis to verified runtime vulnerabilities, code ownership, and remediation guidance. Invicti SAST uses techniques including taint analysis, rule exclusions, and sanitizer allowlists to reduce noise during static analysis.
What Invicti SCA does[8]
Invicti SCA detects known vulnerabilities (CVE-based) in open-source libraries and flags risky licenses for compliance. Invicti traces vulnerabilities through full dependency chains, including transitive dependencies.
What Invicti Consultant does[11]
Invicti Consultant is installed on a single machine only and may be used to scan an unlimited number of external websites and web applications. The user can run a maximum of 3 concurrent scans.

Questions about Imperva and Invicti

What do Imperva and Invicti sell?
Imperva sells Web Application Firewall (WAF), Advanced Bot Protection, API Security, DDoS Protection, Client-Side Protection and 3 more. Invicti sells Invicti DAST, Invicti SAST, Invicti SCA and Invicti Consultant.
Are Imperva and Invicti in the same category?
They share API security. Imperva's primary category is WAF and WAAP and Invicti's is Dynamic application security testing.
Where are Imperva and Invicti headquartered?
Imperva is headquartered in Redwood Shores, United States. Invicti is headquartered in Austin, United States.
Who owns Imperva and Invicti?
Imperva is owned by Thales.
Who are Imperva and Invicti sold to?
From its own pages, Imperva sells mainly to organizations that need to protect applications and APIs in public or private cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments. From its own pages, Invicti sells mainly to enterprises that need to scan complex web applications.
What have Imperva and Invicti announced recently?
August 24, 2026: Thales Imperva introduced the SSL Integration Center, a framework connecting Imperva Cloud WAF with certificate lifecycle management platforms, launching with a DigiCert integration. July 29, 2026: Invicti Security announced Invicti Agentic Pentest, a penetration testing approach that combines autonomous AI reasoning with its proof-based DAST.

About Imperva

Imperva sells an Application Security Platform that protects against application and API attacks without impacting legitimate users. Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects applications in any environment. Imperva Advanced Bot Protection protects websites, mobile apps and APIs from sophisticated automated attacks without impacting legitimate users.[4][9]

Imperva API Security provides continuous protection of all APIs using deep discovery and classification of sensitive data. Imperva DDoS Protection automatically mitigates DDoS attacks, safeguarding applications and networks while minimizing downtime. Imperva Client-Side Protection safeguards against client-side attacks like formjacking, digital skimming and Magecart and streamlines regulatory compliance with PCI DSS 4.0. Imperva's Secure Content Delivery Network (CDN) accelerates the delivery of content and applications while protecting against attacks.[9][13]

Imperva WAF protects applications in any environment, cloud or on-premises, and offers automated policy creation. Imperva says managed rules written and tested by the Imperva Threat Research team before deployment allow more than 94% of Imperva customers to deploy the Imperva WAF in blocking mode. Imperva’s Attack Analytics automatically correlates thousands of security alerts into narratives. Imperva’s Terraform provider automates Cloud WAF deployments.

Advanced Bot Protection safeguards websites, mobile apps and APIs from bot attacks, including all OWASP 21 Automated Threats. Imperva says its multi-layered approach detects malicious bots by combining direct client interrogation, behavior analysis, machine learning, connection characteristics and threat intelligence feeds. Imperva’s advanced DDoS protection defends against volumetric, protocol-based and Layer 7 attacks, with a 3-second SLA. Imperva offers a guaranteed 3-second mitigation SLA for Layers 3 and 4 DDoS attacks. Imperva DDoS Protection for Networks shields entire infrastructures with 13 Tbps of multi-terabit scrubbing capacity. Imperva DDoS Protection for Websites works alongside a cloud web application firewall (WAF) to block attacks and malicious bots.[11][12]

Imperva Client-Side Protection enables security teams to manage client-side resources and JavaScript while streamlining compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. Client-Side Protection automatically blocks known malicious domains based on data from the Imperva Threat Research Team. Client-Side Protection deployment uses the Imperva Cloud Application Security solution, with a fast detection process that starts within minutes. Imperva AI Application Security is engineered for the unique architecture of LLMs. AI Application Security operates as a SaaS reverse proxy positioned between applications and Large Language Models.[13][14]

Imperva Data Security Fabric is purpose-built for hybrid multicloud environments. Imperva provides centralized data security across legacy and modern cloud environments. Imperva data security reveals critical insight including sensitive data location, users, access, and risk. Imperva data security offers over 260 built-in integrations on an open platform to speed investigation and response. Imperva offers out-of-the-box support for over 100 data repositories, on-prem or in cloud.[15][16][18]

BSE uses Imperva Application Security and Imperva Data Security to help fortify its applications, APIs and data. Imperva Web Application Firewall, Advanced Bot Protection and API Security work together to stop malicious automation and protect retail business logic. Imperva Data Risk Analytics helps retailers comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements by using machine learning to identify suspicious data access. Imperva Cloud Security supports PCI and GDPR compliance mandates.[2][14][17]

Imperva on the record

Sources

Imperva full record

  1. [1]Thales completes acquisition imperva creating global leaderThales Group · thalesgroup.com · published December 4, 2023 · Tier A
  2. [2]AboutImperva · imperva.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Greg clark joins imperva board of directorsImperva · imperva.com · published June 4, 2014 · Tier A
  4. [4]Application securityImperva · imperva.com · published August 23, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Cyber Security Leader | Imperva, Inc.Imperva · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Thales Launches Imperva for AWS to Help Organizations Protect Applications and APIsBusiness Wire · published August 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Imperva Data Security Fabric Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  8. [8]Thales Group (Imperva) Reviews - Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  9. [9]Best Application Security | Imperva WAAP ProtectionImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Web Application Firewall (WAF) | Cloud & On-Prem | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Advanced Bot Protection | Stop Advanced Bots | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Advanced DDoS Protection & Mitigation Services | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Client-Side Protection | PCI 4.0 Compliance | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Enterprise AI & LLM Security | Stop Prompt Injection | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Data Security Solutions | Protecting Data Everywhere | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Plans and Services | Imperva Cyber SecurityImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Retail & eCommerce Cyber Security | Secure Online Transactions | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Data Security Fabric | Protect All Data Types | ImpervaImperva · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]Bring Your Own CA: Introducing the Thales Imperva SSL Integration Center, Featuring DigiCert Trust Lifecycle ManagerImperva · published August 24, 2026 · Tier A

Invicti full record

  1. [1]invicti.comInvicti · invicti.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Invicti security announces 625 million growth investment led by summit partnersInvicti Security · invicti.com · published October 20, 2021 · Tier A
  3. [3]Invicti | Web Application and API Security for EnterpriseInvicti · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Invicti Application Security Platform | Web Application and API Security for EnterpriseInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]DAST-first: Secure what matters, cut out the noiseInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Invicti | Agentic PentestingInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Integrated SAST (Static Application Security Testing) | Invicti AppSec PlatformInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]SCA (Software Composition Analysis) | InvictiInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Container Security | InvictiInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]API Security | Testing, Solutions, ToolsInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Invicti Consultant EditionInvicti · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Invicti Launches Agentic Pentest to Transform Modern Penetration TestingInvicti · published July 29, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Invicti Launches DAST-SAST Correlation Capabilities to Turn Verified Findings into Fast Fixes and Developer TrustInvicti · published April 9, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Invicti Introduces All-in-One Application Security PlatformInvicti · published June 3, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Invicti Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier C

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