Remediation Steps for Testing Issues

Akto provides actionable remediation guidance for every vulnerability identified during API security testing. This helps teams quickly understand and fix security issues directly within their workflow.

Accessing Remediation Details

After running a test:

1. Go to API Security Testing in the sidebar

2. Click on Results

3. Select any issue under the Vulnerable tab

4. Open the Remediation tab in the issue details panel

Understanding the Remediation Tab

1. Step-by-step instructions: Each issue includes clear guidance to resolve the vulnerability. This might involve code changes, configuration updates, or other corrective actions.

2. Code snippets: When applicable, the remediation provides example code to help implement secure practices correctly and efficiently.

3. Explanation of risk: A short description outlines the security impact, helping developers and security teams understand the issue's severity and implications.

4. Next actions: You can take immediate action from within the tab, such as retesting the fix, updating the issue status, or creating a Jira ticket.

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