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What is Hive?

Overview

Hive is an enterprise-grade Attack Surface Management (ASM) and penetration testing platform designed to help security professionals discover, analyze, and secure their digital attack surface. Built by hackers for hackers, Hive combines automated reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and intelligent reporting into a unified platform.

The Problem Hive Solves

Modern organizations face several challenges in managing their security posture:

  • Sprawling Attack Surface: Cloud infrastructure, microservices, and third-party integrations create an ever-expanding attack surface
  • Manual Testing Overhead: Traditional penetration testing is time-consuming and doesn't scale
  • Tool Fragmentation: Security teams juggle dozens of different tools with no central management
  • Visibility Gaps: Unknown or forgotten assets become security blind spots
  • Reporting Complexity: Consolidating findings from multiple tools into actionable reports is tedious

The Hive Solution

Hive addresses these challenges through three core components:

1. Attack Surface Discovery

Automatically discover and map your entire digital footprint:

  • Web applications and APIs
  • Network infrastructure
  • DNS records and subdomains
  • Cloud resources
  • Third-party integrations

2. Automated Security Testing

Execute comprehensive security assessments using:

  • Runbooks: Pre-configured testing workflows for common scenarios
  • Attack Trees: Complex, multi-stage attack simulations
  • Module Library: Integration with industry-standard tools (Nmap, Nikto, Wapiti, Amass, etc.)

3. Intelligence & Analysis

Transform raw data into actionable intelligence:

  • Vulnerability prioritization with CVSS scoring
  • Relationship mapping between assets
  • Trend analysis and change detection
  • Professional reporting for stakeholders

Platform Architecture

Hive consists of two main components that work together seamlessly:

Hive Web Platform

The web-based interface provides:

  • Dashboard: Real-time visibility into your security posture
  • Asset Management: Centralized inventory of all discovered assets
  • Campaign Management: Organize multiple engagements and clients
  • Intelligence Hub: Analyze vulnerabilities and findings
  • Reporting Engine: Generate professional security reports

APHIDS CLI

The command-line interface offers:

  • Docker-Based Execution: Isolated, reproducible testing environment
  • Flexible Deployment: Run locally, in CI/CD, or on remote systems
  • Online/Offline Modes: Work with or without platform connectivity
  • Automation-Friendly: Perfect for scripting and integration

Key Differentiators

🎯 Purpose-Built for Security Professionals

Unlike generic vulnerability scanners, Hive is designed specifically for penetration testers and red teams:

  • Hacker-Friendly Interface: Intuitive workflows that match how security professionals think
  • Flexible Configuration: Customize every aspect of your testing
  • No Black Boxes: Full visibility into what tools are running and why

🚀 Automation Without Sacrifice

Automate repetitive tasks while maintaining control:

  • Smart Defaults: Pre-configured runbooks for common scenarios
  • Full Customization: Modify any aspect of your testing strategy
  • Manual Override: Take control when automation isn't enough

📊 Intelligence, Not Just Data

Transform scan results into actionable intelligence:

  • Relationship Mapping: Understand how assets connect
  • Risk Prioritization: Focus on what matters most
  • Trend Analysis: Track changes over time
  • Context-Aware Findings: Understand the "why" behind vulnerabilities

🔧 Enterprise-Ready

Built for teams and organizations:

  • Multi-User Support: Collaborate with your team
  • Role-Based Access: Control who can see and do what
  • Campaign Management: Organize multiple engagements
  • API Integration: Automate workflows and integrate with existing tools

Use Cases

Penetration Testing

Streamline your penetration testing workflow:

  1. Reconnaissance: Automated asset discovery and enumeration
  2. Vulnerability Discovery: Comprehensive scanning with multiple tools
  3. Exploitation Planning: Identify attack paths with attack trees
  4. Reporting: Generate professional reports for clients

Red Team Operations

Plan and execute complex attack scenarios:

  1. Target Profiling: Build comprehensive target intelligence
  2. Attack Planning: Design multi-stage attack trees
  3. Execution: Automate initial access and enumeration
  4. Persistence: Track compromised assets and maintain access

Continuous Security Monitoring

Maintain ongoing visibility into your attack surface:

  1. Asset Discovery: Continuously discover new assets
  2. Change Detection: Alert on new services or configurations
  3. Vulnerability Tracking: Monitor for new vulnerabilities
  4. Compliance: Demonstrate ongoing security posture

Bug Bounty Hunting

Maximize your bug bounty efficiency:

  1. Scope Enumeration: Quickly map target scope
  2. Automated Recon: Let Hive handle the tedious work
  3. Finding Management: Track and organize discoveries
  4. Reporting: Generate professional vulnerability reports

Technology Stack

Hive is built on modern, proven technologies:

  • Frontend: React with Material-UI for a responsive, modern interface
  • Backend: Node.js with AWS Lambda for scalable, serverless architecture
  • Database: Neo4j graph database for relationship mapping
  • Container Runtime: Docker for isolated, reproducible testing
  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS for reliability and scalability

Security & Privacy

Security is at the core of everything we do:

  • Data Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Isolated Execution: Scans run in isolated Docker containers
  • Role-Based Access: Granular control over user permissions
  • Audit Logging: Complete audit trail of all actions
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certified (enterprise plans)

Licensing Model

Hive offers flexible licensing options:

  • Individual: For independent security professionals
  • Team: For small security teams (up to 10 users)
  • Enterprise: For large organizations with custom requirements
  • Academic: Special pricing for educational institutions

Trial Available

New users can start with a 14-day free trial to explore all features. No credit card required!

Next Steps

Now that you understand what Hive is, you're ready to:

  1. Get Started - Set up your account and run your first scan
  2. Understand Key Concepts - Learn the terminology

Ready to transform your security testing?

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