Compare the security review path that fits your situation
Use this hub if you know you need to choose between approaches, scopes, or timing — not just whether security matters at all.
Manual pentest vs automated scan
Decide when broad hygiene checks are enough and when you need manual proof of exploitability.
Read comparisonBug bounty vs pentest
Compare continuous opportunistic discovery with a scoped, accountable review.
Read comparisonWeb app assessment vs API assessment
Choose the right starting scope for browser-driven flows, backend surfaces, or both together.
Read comparisonPentest vs secure code review
Understand the tradeoff between validating live exploitability and inspecting risky implementation directly.
Read comparisonRed team vs pentest
Choose between a scoped vulnerability-focused review and a broader adversary simulation.
Read comparisonPre-launch review vs post-launch testing
Decide whether the immediate need is release confidence, live-environment validation, or a staged combination of both.
Read comparisonUse the scoping wizard after the comparisons
If you understand the tradeoffs but still need help choosing the best next step for your product, use the wizard to turn the comparison into a scoped recommendation.
Answer a few short questions and get a suggested engagement path with the right next step.
Ready to stop comparing and start scoping?
If you already know enough, move directly into the assessment or contact flow. If not, the buyer journey, FAQ, and industry hub will give you broader context first.