> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.aikido.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.aikido.dev/dast-surface-monitoring/dast-surface-monitoring-overview.md). # DAST Overview Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) probes your running applications and infrastructure from the outside, the same way an attacker would. Aikido's DAST suite watches the domains you operate to surface misconfigurations, exposed assets and exploitable vulnerabilities before someone else finds them. When you add a domain in Aikido, you choose the scan type that matches your use-case: [**Quick Scan**](/dast-surface-monitoring/front-end-scanning/scan-front-end-app-domains-with-aikido.md): fast, non-intrusive checks for security best practices (CSP headers, cookies, JWT issues and more). A good starting point for any public-facing app. [**Attack Surface Scan**](/dast-surface-monitoring/attack-surface-scanning.md): extensive external attack surface mapping, covering subdomains, leaked credentials, exposed servers, SSL configuration and more. Use this to understand everything you have exposed to the internet. [**Agentic Scan**](/pentests/aikido-pentest.md): AI agents that simulate real attacks on APIs and web apps. Covers OWASP risks like SQL injection plus logic flaws, IDOR and cross-tenant data leaks. See [Aikido Pentest](/pentests/aikido-pentest.md) for the full setup. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.aikido.dev/dast-surface-monitoring/dast-surface-monitoring-overview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.