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Fortra's Digital Defense Frontline WAS vs HCL AppScan comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Digital Defense Fr...
Ranking in Application Security Tools
56th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HCL AppScan
Ranking in Application Security Tools
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (13th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Fortra's Digital Defense Frontline WAS is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Scalable platform with efficient static and dynamic testing features
We use the product for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). By integrating AppScan into our CI/CD pipelines, aligned with Agile methodologies, we ensure that security testing becomes an integral part of the software development lifecycle The…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
 

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What do you like most about HCL AppScan?
The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.
What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?
AppScan needs to improve its handling of false positives. It also requires enhancements in customer support, similar to what Veracode provides. Regularly scheduling calls with clients to discuss fe...
What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?
The primary use case for AppScan is for security purposes. I compare AppScan with other tools such as Veracode. We use AppScan for vulnerability detection and auto-remediation of vulnerabilities wi...
 

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Also Known As

Frontline WAS, Frontline Web Application Scanning
IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
 

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Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
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