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Fortify WebInspect pros and cons

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PROS

Fortify WebInspect offers a Guided Scan option that simplifies scanning and sharing reports.
It provides technical support that users find helpful and responsive.
Fortify WebInspect is recognized for its effective dynamic application scanning.
Its capabilities for static analysis are highly prized among users.
The accuracy of its scans and its ability to detect a broad range of vulnerabilities are better than many competing products.

CONS

Fortify WebInspect struggles with integration into cloud services, particularly Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps.
Scanning speed is inadequate, taking between eight and ten hours to scan an entire site.
The application heavily uses server resources, with 32 GB RAM required for effective scanning.
False negatives are increasingly frequent, affecting confidence in scanning accuracy.
Cost is a significant barrier, especially in Korea, making adoption challenging for potential customers.
 

Fortify WebInspect Pros review quotes

MS
Nov 11, 2021
Reporting, centralized dashboard, and bird's eye view of all vulnerabilities are the most valuable features.
TN
Jun 11, 2024
The feature that has been most influential in identifying vulnerabilities is its ability to crawl the website, understand the structure, and analyze the network packets sent and received.
MS
Jun 24, 2019
I've found the centralized dashboard the most valuable. For the management, it helps a lot to have abilities at the central level.
Learn what your peers think about Fortify WebInspect. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2024.
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Ilyas Sadibekov - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 21, 2023
There are lots of small settings and tools, like an HTTP editor, that are very useful.
RaviGupta4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 28, 2024
The tool provides comprehensive vulnerability assessments which help ensure our deliverables are as free from vulnerabilities as possible. It has also streamlined our web application vulnerability assessments, assisting us in delivering secure applications to our clients.
FP
Apr 25, 2023
Good at scanning and finding vulnerabilities.
Kibeom Kim - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 18, 2023
The solution's technical support was very helpful.
Navin N - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 16, 2024
It is easy to use, and its reporting is fairly simple.
it_user1441263 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2020
The solution is easy to use.
reviewer1268340 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2020
It is scalable and very easy to use.
 

Fortify WebInspect Cons review quotes

MS
Nov 11, 2021
It requires improvement in terms of scanning. The application scan heavily utilizes the resources of an on-premise server. 32 GB RAM is very high for an enterprise web application.
TN
Jun 11, 2024
I want to enhance automation. Currently, Fortify WebInspect can scan and find vulnerabilities, but users with specific skills need to interpret the results and understand how to address them.
MS
Jun 24, 2019
I'm not sure licensing, but on the pricing, it's a bit costly. It's a bit overpriced. Though it is an enterprise tool, there are other tools also with similar functionalities.
Learn what your peers think about Fortify WebInspect. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2024.
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Ilyas Sadibekov - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 21, 2023
We have had a problem with authentification.
RaviGupta4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 28, 2024
I would like WebInspect's scanning capability to be quicker.
Kibeom Kim - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 18, 2023
Fortify WebInspect's shortcoming stems from the fact that it is a very expensive product in Korea, which makes it difficult for its potential customers to introduce the product in their IT environment.
FP
Apr 25, 2023
Not sufficiently compatible with some of our systems.
Navin N - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 16, 2024
There are some file extensions, like .SER, that Fortify WebInspect doesn't scan.
it_user1441263 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2020
The scanner could be better.
reviewer1268340 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2020
The installation could be a bit easier. Usually it's simple to use, but the installation is painful and a bit laborious and complex.