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HCL AppScan vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

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)
Virsec Security Platform
Ranking in Application Security Tools
36th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (56th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Virsec Security Platform is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AnshulTomar - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
KevinMcCarthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps with Zero-day protection
We use the solution for Zero-day protection.  The solution stops any kind of remote code execution.  The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load.  I have been using the product for a year.  I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten.  I would…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It comes with all of the templates that we need. For example, we are a company that is regulated by PCI. In order to be PCI compliant, we have a lot of checks and procedures to which we have to comply."
"You can easily find particular features and functions through the UI."
"It identifies all the URLs and domains on its own and then performs tests and provides the results."
"For me, as a manager, it was the ease of use. Inserting security into the development process is not normally an easy project to do. The ability for the developer to actually use it and get results and focuses, that's what counted."
"IBM AppScan has made our work easy, as we can do four to five scans of websites at a time, which saves time when it comes to vulnerability."
"This solution saves us time due to the low number of false positives detected."
"Compared to other tools only AppScan supports special language."
"It has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."
"We use the solution for Zero-day protection."
 

Cons

"I would like to see the roadmap for this product. We are still waiting to see it as we have only so many resources."
"They could add a software component analysis tool."
"The penetration testing feature should be included."
"The solution needs to improve in some areas. The tool needs to add more languages. It also needs to improve its speed."
"The solution often has a high number of false positives. It's an aspect they really need to improve upon."
"The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved."
"They should have a better UI for dashboards."
"I would love to see more containers. Many of the tools are great, they require an amount of configuration, setup and infrastructure. If most the applications were in a container, I think everything would be a little bit faster, because all our clients are now using containers."
"The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"HCL AppScan is expensive."
"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."
"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. The product's pricing is expensive compared to the features that they offer."
"Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high. HCL AppScan is an expensive tool."
"AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."
"Our clients are willing to pay the extra money. It is expensive."
"With the features, that they offer, and the support, they offer, AppScan pricing is on a higher level."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Healthcare Company
34%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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...
Contrast Security Assess vs Virsec Security Platform: What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Hi Julia - I've been with Virsec as the Sr. Director, Product Marketing for the last three quarters and I have never seen a competitive opportunity arise versus Contrast. Perhaps the confusion lies...
What do you like most about Virsec Security Platform?
We use the solution for Zero-day protection.
 

Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
Virsec
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security
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