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Web vulnerability scanner for automated security testing of websites and web apps
Jackhammer
Unified platform for collaborative security scanning and vulnerability management
Jackhammer provides a single interface to run static and dynamic scans across code, web, mobile, CMS and network assets, with RBAC, dashboards, false‑positive filtering and integrated vulnerability lifecycle management.
Overview
Overview
Jackhammer is a collaboration‑focused platform that brings together security, development, QA, and TPM teams around a single view of vulnerability findings. By unifying static code analysis, dynamic web and mobile testing, CMS and network scanning, it eliminates the need to juggle disparate tools.
Capabilities & Deployment
The system leverages a plug‑in architecture to run dozens of open‑source and commercial scanners (e.g., Brakeman, Trufflehog, Arachni, Nmap) and presents results through role‑based dashboards, false‑positive filtering, and trend graphs. Scans can be triggered on demand, scheduled (daily, weekly, monthly), or executed asynchronously via Sidekiq workers. Integration points include bug‑tracking systems and CI/CD pipelines, while RBAC controls access for individual contributors and whole teams. Jackhammer is distributed via Docker Compose, allowing rapid local or corporate‑mode deployment with minimal configuration.
Highlights
Unified dashboard for team and individual scan results
RBAC‑driven user and role management
Plug‑in architecture supporting dozens of SAST/DAST tools
Scheduled and asynchronous scans with false‑positive filtering
Pros
- Centralizes multiple scanners under one UI
- Facilitates collaboration between security, dev, and QA teams
- Extensible via custom plug‑ins in minutes
- Built‑in vulnerability lifecycle and trend analytics
Considerations
- Requires Docker/Sidekiq infrastructure for async processing
- Complex initial setup for large organizations
- Limited out‑of‑the‑box reporting integrations
- Documentation may be sparse for custom scanner integration
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Fit guide
Great for
- Security teams needing a shared view of findings across projects
- DevOps groups that want to embed scans into CI/CD pipelines
- Enterprises managing both static and dynamic assessments
- Organizations with multiple development squads requiring role‑based access
Not ideal when
- Small projects that only need a single scanner
- Teams without container orchestration experience
- Users seeking a hosted SaaS solution
- Organizations requiring extensive pre‑built compliance reports
How teams use it
Integrate SAST into CI pipeline
Developers receive immediate feedback on code vulnerabilities, reducing remediation time.
Cross‑team vulnerability triage
Security, dev, and QA collaborate on a shared dashboard to prioritize and resolve findings.
Scheduled compliance scans for web applications
Automated weekly scans generate trend reports, helping auditors track security posture.
Custom scanner onboarding
Security engineers add a proprietary tool in under 30 minutes, extending coverage to niche technologies.
Tech snapshot
Java100%
Dockerfile1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
What languages and frameworks are supported?
Jackhammer itself is language‑agnostic; it runs scanners for Ruby, Node, Java, and others via plug‑ins.
How are scans executed?
Scans run asynchronously using Sidekiq workers and can be triggered on demand, scheduled, or invoked via API/CLI.
Can findings be sent to issue trackers?
Yes, Jackhammer includes connectors to publish vulnerabilities to external bug‑tracking systems.
What authentication model does Jackhammer use?
Access is controlled through Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) that defines user permissions and team visibility.
How do I add a new scanner?
New scanners are added by creating a plug‑in module; the documentation shows a 10‑30 minute process.
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