Security scanning built for people who build websites
Warden makes enterprise-grade web security checks accessible to freelancers, agencies, and small teams — without the enterprise price tag or the expertise requirement.
Security audits shouldn't require a six-figure budget
Qualys Web Application Scanning starts at $1,995/year for 25 applications. Intruder's entry tier is $149/month. Acunetix and Invicti require custom quotes that rarely come back under $4,000 per year. None of these make sense for a developer with three client sites or a startup trying to pass a security audit.
Meanwhile, clients and procurement teams are asking more questions about security than ever. Supplier audits, insurance requirements, and enterprise procurement checklists increasingly demand documented evidence that your website is secure.
Average time from sign-up to first report
Automated security checks per scan
Starting price per month — no minimum term
What we check
22+ automated security checks
Every Warden scan runs the following checks against your domain. All checks are read-only and non-destructive — your site stays live throughout.
TLS protocol version
Cipher suite strength
Certificate validity
Certificate chain
HSTS header
HSTS preloading
Content-Security-Policy
X-Frame-Options
X-Content-Type-Options
Referrer-Policy
Permissions-Policy
Cross-Origin policies
Secure flag
HttpOnly flag
SameSite attribute
Cookie scoping
Server version disclosure
Technology fingerprinting
Sensitive file exposure
Directory listing
Backup file detection
HTTP to HTTPS redirect
Mixed content detection
HTTP methods allowed
Clickjacking protection
AI chatbot & LLM surface detection
AI surface classification
Deep Scan — active testing, opt-in and authorised per domain
CWE / OWASP / CVSS tagging on findings
PCI DSS control mapping
ISO 27001 control mapping
SOC 2 control mapping
Every scan automatically checks whether your site exposes a chatbot or LLM endpoint. Actually testing it — sending it prompts to see how it responds — is a separate, on-demand test you configure and authorize yourself; Warden never probes an AI surface without your consent.
An authorized, on-demand test that sends adversarial prompts to your own configured chatbot endpoint to check whether it ignores its instructions, leaks its system prompt, or discloses sensitive data. Available on the Business plan, and only ever run against domains you've verified and consented to test.
The process
From sign-up to report in under 10 minutes
Create your account
Sign up in under 2 minutes and pick the plan that fits.
Add and verify a domain
Add a DNS TXT record or upload a small verification file. Takes under 5 minutes and confirms you're authorised to scan.
Run a scan
Click scan. Warden runs 22+ automated read-only checks in the background. You'll receive an email when it's ready.
Review your report
View your A–F grade, health score, and findings with plain-English explanations and step-by-step fix instructions.
Fix and re-scan
Resolve findings using the guidance in your report, then re-scan to confirm fixes and watch your score improve. Need it confirmed sooner? Request a retest and we'll verify the fix without waiting for your next scan.
Automate with scheduled rescans
Set a weekly or monthly cadence so Warden rescans your domain automatically and keeps your report current — no need to remember to click scan.
Who Warden is for
Built for builders, not enterprises
Freelance developer
Deliver a security report alongside every site launch. Demonstrate professionalism and add a high-value deliverable to your service.
Digital agency
Scan all your client sites from one dashboard. White-label reports under your own branding. Add a recurring security service line.
SaaS startup
Pass supplier security audits and enterprise procurement checklists with an independent third-party report. No pen test wait time.
IT manager
Monitor your organisation's web properties continuously. Get alerted to new issues between scans. Keep your board informed.
Marketing team
Your website is a business-critical asset. Know its security posture without needing IT to run a report. Quick, clear, actionable.
How we compare
Warden vs the alternatives
| Feature | Warden | Competitors | Manual pen test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $14.99/mo | $149–$1,995/mo | $2,000–$20,000+ |
| Plain-English findings | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| No security expertise needed | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| PDF report for clients | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly billing available | ✓ | Often annual-only | N/A |
| White-label available | ✓ (Agency+) | Rarely | Depends |
| Compliance mapping (PCI DSS / ISO 27001 / SOC 2) | ✓ | Varies | ✓ (bespoke) |
| Slack / webhook / Jira integrations | ✓ | Enterprise tiers only | N/A |
| Fix-verification rescans | ✓ | Rarely | Extra cost |
| REST API access | ✓ (Business) | Enterprise tiers only | N/A |
| Scheduled rescans | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
Ready to find out your security grade?
Every plan includes the full scan engine. Cancel any time.