Web Application Security, Testing, & Scanning - PortSwigger
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Design System Inspiration
Portswigger — extracted via DESIGN.md
Security · Web security testing
Typography
ps-icons
Heading
Arial
Body
Color palette
TL;DR
Portswigger employs a high-contrast, information-dense aesthetic that balances professional cybersecurity authority with approachable "builder" energy. The system is anchored by a primary orange `#ff6733` used for critical actions and brand accents, set against a foundation of deep navy `#001350` and neutral grays. Typography is strictly sans-serif, utilizing Arial for high-scale display and Droid Sans for functional body text. Layouts favor a structured grid of cards with soft radii (4px to 6px) and significant elevation depth provided by multi-layered shadows.
Target audience
The target audience is security professionals and developers seeking advanced web application security tools and information.
Full tech stack
Analytics
Meta description
PortSwigger offers tools for web application security, testing, & scanning. Choose from a range of security tools, & identify the very latest vulnerabilities.
Brand Voice
Authoritative, community-driven, and technically precise.
Positioning
PortSwigger is a web security company that provides industry-standard tools (Burp Suite) and educational resources for security professionals, researchers, and ethical hackers. It positions itself as the mission-critical foundation for staying ahead of emerging web threats.
Voice principles
- —Authoritative: Uses declarative statements that establish leadership in the AppSec space without needing to boast.
- —Technically Precise: Employs specific industry terminology (DAST, exploit, desync, vulnerabilities) to speak directly to an expert audience.
- —Community-Centric: Highlights real people, researchers, and practitioners, fostering a sense of shared mission among "Swiggers."
- —Urgent but Calm: Communicates the seriousness of security (e.g., "Security is no longer optional") with a steady, solution-oriented focus.
