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Date Published
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Detectify
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364
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Summary

Detectify, a Sweden-based IT security company, has achieved advanced technology partner status within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network and has received pre-authorization for application vulnerability scanning on AWS. This recognition allows AWS customers to use Detectify’s automated web security scanner without prior approval, facilitating the easy and continuous testing of web applications for over 700 vulnerabilities. Founded in 2013 by a team of elite security experts known for identifying vulnerabilities in major companies like Google, PayPal, and Facebook, Detectify leverages the expertise of 100 ethical hackers to ensure its scanner remains updated against the latest security threats. The company's status with AWS aligns with the shared security model of AWS, where security responsibilities are divided between AWS and its customers, allowing for improved operational efficiency and security management.