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Sep 19, 2023
Effective at preventing vulnerable code from going into production and provides valuable insights through code scans
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is Veracode SDP, which allows for something related to third-party vulnerabilities. When we build a product, we use a lot of third-party libraries instead of building everything from scratch. We just use a library which is already been built; we just use that component in our product. Sometimes, these libraries may have bugs or issues, and it's hard to keep track of them because we use thousands of them."
  • "One area for improvement is the navigation in the UI. For junior developers or newcomers to the team, it can be confusing. The UI doesn't clearly bundle together certain elements associated with a scan. While running a scan, there are various aspects linked to it, but in the UI, they appear separate. It would be beneficial if they could redesign the UI to make it more intuitive for users."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode mainly for identifying any vulnerabilities in the software. We do a lot of development, and before we deploy any product to our client environment, we want to make sure there are no vulnerabilities in the code and also follow best practices. 

We run scans to identify the criticality of these bugs and vulnerabilities, and we try to mitigate them. If it's not possible, we get an exception. At least we are aware of the vulnerabilities in our code, making sure our code is secure and not exposed to any threats like hacking.

How has it helped my organization?

In my organization, we have a policy in place. Every company has a different policy; at least our company has specific requirements where we expect everyone to build the tool or the software to some extent, following some best practices. 

Veracode helps us embed those policies into the scan. When we run the scan, the administrators have already set the policy, defining what needs to be checked and what can be ignored. It helps us when we run the scan because it provides a score based on the policy level. This score certifies how well the tool has scanned the code. 

We can then show this certification to demonstrate that the product meets the required standards and can be trusted without any issues. So, we are working with the solutions policy reporting to ensure compliance with the industry standard.

For our product, we use static analysis. We're not using any agent-based solutions, but we are planning to hook it into the CI/CD pipeline in the future.

Veracode has been helpful because, in the past, we used to integrate Veracode scanning into our CI/CD pipeline. Sometimes, what happens is a junior developer sees a third-party library and thinks, "Oh, this tool is helpful," and they bring it into our system to build something.

However, even if it's a third-party tool, we don't know what vulnerabilities that code may have. At least now, whenever we push code, Veracode can catch any vulnerabilities, and if it fails our build, it prevents us from deploying that code into our environment. It clearly states, "This code has a vulnerability; I can't deploy it." So, it effectively blocks us from deploying risky or vulnerable code in our tool. It helps us quickly assess the risk of third-party tools and take action promptly instead of building something and realizing two months later that we need to go back and fix it. That's not going to happen; we can identify and resolve issues within a day.

The tool is great in terms of ensuring our code is clean, recommending best practices, and capturing the flaws in third-party components.

Veracode has an impact on our organization's overall security posture. Because when we do development for internal purposes, we don't run a Veracode scan very often. But when we work in a client environment, if they want us to build something for them, we absolutely need to ensure that we haven't introduced any flaws or problematic code into their system.

Veracode helps us maintain the reputation and branding of our company, which is crucial for us. It's important to ensure the code is free from vulnerabilities and not exposed to hacks. It is very important to us.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is Veracode SDP, which allows for something related to third-party vulnerabilities. When we build a product, we use a lot of third-party libraries instead of building everything from scratch. We just use a library which has already been built; we just use that component in our product. Sometimes, these libraries may have bugs or issues, and it's hard to keep track of them because we use thousands of them.

Veracode's tool scans every single library and gives a dashboard showing the number of libraries, high and low criticality issues, and whether a product has any issues. It helps us assess the libraries and decide whether to resolve the issues or replace the library to minimize risks.

I like the solution's ability to prevent vulnerable code from going into production. It does a pretty good job in most cases, but I have seen a few false positives in the code scan. It means that sometimes, like recently, we run a scan where we encounter a part of JavaScript code where it's just a string evaluation. Despite not posing any real threat, the system flagged it as a potential vulnerability, suggesting it could be exploited to hack into the system. We looked into that code and found it wasn't the case; it was a false positive. It wasn't a big issue because we reported it to Veracode, and they made an exception and resolved it. It does a pretty good job, but sometimes it can be very misleading.

However, the solution's false positive is not a big deal because it's very minimal. Veracode does a very good job, but 99% of the time, it works well. Only, like, 1% - 2%. Like, sometimes we manage false positives. It's not a big blocker as well. Every software is not perfect. Also, these are very minimal fixes. Sometimes, if we raise a support ticket to mitigate this issue, the response is also pretty good, and it can be resolved within one or two days. So it's not that big of a deal.

What needs improvement?

One area for improvement is the navigation in the UI. For junior developers or newcomers to the team, it can be confusing. The UI doesn't clearly bundle together certain elements associated with a scan. While running a scan, there are various aspects linked to it, but in the UI, they appear separate. It would be beneficial if they could redesign the UI to make it more intuitive for users.

In future releases, I would like to see some features. For example, there's a library we use as a third-party library. Sometimes, Veracode indicates that we can't use a particular tool because it has a lot of vulnerabilities in the code. It would be nice if Veracode's scan could show an alternative library to use instead of the one flagged as problematic

So instead of us having to go back and research, trying to figure out what other tool we can use as an alternative, if Veracode could provide those recommendations within the tool itself, it would be nice.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the product for almost three to four years, but it's been a while since I haven't used the tool. But I started using this solution again. I started working on it again in the past month.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode is 100% stable. We haven't encountered any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. Veracode has a concept called Sandboxes, which is an amazing feature and pretty useful. I can kick off multiple scans, and they all run independently. There's no interference between scans. So, it's highly scalable, and we haven't had any issues with it. It is good.

For our team, we currently use it for two projects.

How are customer service and support?

I've personally interacted with the customer service and support recently for a few issues, and their support is amazing.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. It's not that complicated.

Moreover, the false positive rate of static analysis can affect the time spent on tuning policies. It took at least one day for me to raise that mitigation and approval ticket to look into it. Veracode needed to spend, like, six to eight hours, which essentially goes up to a day to resolve it.

The solution has 100% helped our developers save time. 100% right now in terms of ensuring the code is good and deploying it safely. Veracode definitely helps us be very confident when we go for product releases. It has helped our developers save time.

As a lead developer, it takes me one or two days to set up everything in Veracode scan. Once it's set up, the junior developers don't need to do a single thing. They just push their code, and they don't even realize that a scan is running in the background. So they don't need to worry about it. However, in terms of readiness for the production release, Veracode definitely helps us be confident and quickly identify the risks. There's a huge benefit in that area.

What about the implementation team?

In the beginning, two or three years back, we were pretty new to Veracode, and we did seek help from the Veracode consulting team. Their support is amazing. If I send an email for any help, they respond within 30 minutes. Their response time is good, and they provide clear guidance.

I've personally interacted with them recently for a few issues, and their support is amazing.

So, initially, we did take consultation when we set it up, but once we became comfortable and familiar with the process and the documentation was also clear, we started managing it ourselves.

For the implementation process, a developer pushes changes to the master branch or a feature branch the first step is to trigger the Veracode scan in the CI/CD pipeline. We use Azure DevOps for this.

The next step is to include the code in the Veracode scan. This is the second step. Before going into further steps like building the Docker image and containerizing the application for deployment, we have a condition in place. If the Veracode scan doesn't complete successfully, we don't proceed to the next step, and the entire build fails.

We don't need a lot of members for the deployment part. It's only me and my technical expertise, like, one or two people. Any DevOps is enough.

We don't see much need for maintenance. It's pretty easy to manage. Veracode is also maintained by a dedicated team internally, and they provide support for everyone within the organization. So, if there are any upgrades or maintenance required, they take care of it. But from our team's perspective, there's no need for ongoing maintenance. We set it up once, and that's it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution reduced the cost of the development setups for your organization. It is a key feature of Veracode. Once you set it up for the first time and integrate your CI/CD pipeline with our DevOps cycle and the Veracode scan, it takes two or three days to set it up initially. 

But after that, it's a one-time effort. You don't need to do anything further. You need to kick off the pipeline, and it runs the scans automatically, providing artifacts for you to review in the report. So it helps in the long run. Once you have your project set up correctly, there's no need for manual intervention at all once it's hooked up. It's a significant long-term benefit.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have a dedicated team that handles research, but I personally have only used Veracode for scanning. Our team used to use SonarQube.

Our company used to run both Veracode and SonarQube scans for certain projects. Sometimes, some of the scans were not included in Veracode, so the team used SonarQube for those. However, this was quite a while ago, about two years back.

What other advice do I have?

I would suggest starting Veracode scans at the earliest stage of development. It's crucial to catch vulnerabilities and risks early on so you don't invest too much time building something only to realize later that it can't be used due to a lot of issues, especially with third-party components. Using these tools as early as possible will benefit you in the long run and allow you to ship your product more quickly.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Founder at a manufacturing company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Apr 24, 2023
Has been a time-saver for our developers by enabling those with different programming languages and skills to collaborate, but is expensive
Pros and Cons
  • "I appreciate the integration provided by Veracode that seamlessly integrates with our CI/CD tools and allows us to integrate with IPA as well."
  • "Veracode can be slow at times and has room for improvement, which may cause delays in our products and prolonged static scans."

What is our primary use case?

I have implemented Veracode for both static and dynamic analysis to minimize errors in my application and avoid the need for manual reviews. This enables us to create a risk-free application in the code. Additionally, I utilize external libraries and licensing to accelerate the process of identifying vulnerabilities in my software development. This helps me and the development team to provide comprehensive information about the code.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode's capability to prevent the deployment of vulnerable code is impressive. It allows for quick detection of defects during the development cycle, leading to faster release of improved code, and ultimately ensuring that our product is free of vulnerabilities. This feature is a great advantage for our organization.

SBOM is beneficial as it enables us to verify software licensing through static scanning. This helps ensure that the product we provide in the market is compliant with industry standards and user needs. In my opinion, this is a fantastic feature.

Creating a report is easy when using a sample template that we can relate to. If we know what kind of data we want to include and how we want it to be presented, the process of creating a report can be completed quickly.

The main advantage of using Veracode is the assurance that we are developing stable, secure, and fast solutions that are free of risks. This provides us with a clear picture of our progress toward our goals. Veracode helps our developers by providing remedial action and reports in various formats, ranging from summary to detailed. This allows us to customize our reports and share visually appealing reports with the team.

Having visibility into the status of our applications at every phase of development throughout the software development cycle enhances our DevOps productivity and ensures a stable solution.

The false positive rate is valuable. The benefit is that the false positive results provide our developers with a clear understanding of their proficiency level in development. However, the drawback is that during fast penetration or testing, they may receive alerts that can cause frustration. Additionally, if they perform another test, the previous alert may not appear again, making it difficult to address the issue. Overall, I believe that false positives can boost our developers' confidence in their abilities to a certain degree.

The false positives identified through static analysis have been beneficial in saving us time. Due to our use of advanced tools and record-keeping practices, we have been able to streamline processes such as data importing, which may have otherwise required local or manual methods. This has resulted in significant cost and time savings for our team. With the ability to work remotely using tools like Veracode, we are able to provide effective reporting and management for all software applications.

Veracode has been a time-saver for our developers by enabling those with different programming languages and skills to collaborate and develop stable solutions together. As a result, we are able to save some time.

Our overall security posture has been positively impacted by Veracode. We are confident that our solutions are highly secure for our clients and stakeholders. With Veracode's assistance, we ensure that our applications and software are free from bad code and other vulnerabilities. By troubleshooting alerts, we prevent abnormal codes from reaching production, creating stable and secure solutions. Veracode helps ensure social sustainability during the UAT process before we release the final product to consumers, resulting in a highly secure end product. Veracode has enabled us to offer a stable and trusted solution that fosters transparency between our company and the end-users, supporting their needs and activities.

Veracode reduced the cost of our DevSecOps by allowing us to use a single tool that can be operated by a small team of developers. We saved around $1,500 USD using Veracode.

What is most valuable?

I believe that testing code early on is always beneficial, and using UI saves time by detecting issues in the flow before the release cycle through verification scanning. Additionally, I appreciate the integration provided by Veracode that seamlessly integrates with our CI/CD tools and allows us to integrate with IPA as well. Overall, I'm impressed with the integration and user interface.

What needs improvement?

Veracode can be slow at times and has room for improvement, which may cause delays in our products and prolonged static scans. However, we can run these scans in the background to minimize disruptions. Static scanning can be a slow process that requires some time.

The cost and scalability also have room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode has no downtime and is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is neutral because it lacks some integration. We have 12 end-users within our software and engineering departments.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is responsive and helps us resolve our issues quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. I deployed the solution myself.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was completed in-house.

What was our ROI?

Veracode assists us in increasing our sales by allowing us to redirect the funds that would have been used to pay our ex-pats to troubleshoot errors or issues with vulnerable code. Consequently, we are experiencing a higher return on investment, and our company has generated over 55 percent return on investment since implementing Veracode.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing for Veracode is high, making it difficult for beginners to afford. Whether or not Veracode is a viable option may depend on the specific needs and use cases of the user, as it may not be affordable for small businesses.

Veracode is costly, which makes it unsuitable for small organizations. However, if an organization has the budget for the solution, it is worth investing in.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a seven out of ten.

I believe that it is a wise decision to test our code to ensure its security. Utilizing Veracode is a beneficial practice as it examines our code and provides recommendations on areas that require improvement. This ultimately results in a stable solution. However, I advise using Veracode only if the business has the budget for it, as it can be expensive. Any organization that chooses to use Veracode, can be confident in the quality of its solution but must be prepared for the associated costs.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Apr 14, 2023
Provides visibility into the application status at every phase of development which makes it easier for our DevSecOps to do their jobs
Pros and Cons
  • "Being able to scan our applications and identify all codes and defects is an extremely valuable feature."
  • "Scanning large amounts of code can be a time-consuming process and there is scope for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode for application scanning.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode is able to prevent vulnerable code from going into production.

Veracode has helped us to identify the vulnerable code in our applications before we put them into production.

The solution allows us to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Veracode provides visibility into the application status at every phase of development which makes it easier for our DevSecOps to do their jobs.

I give a nine out of ten for Veracode's ability to identify false positives. The false positive rate has increased our developer's confidence.

Veracode has enhanced our capability to address flaws by identifying bugs that may not have been detected through static analysis data.

Veracode has had a positive impact on our organization by providing us with greater insight into our data.

Veracode helps our developers save approximately ten percent of their time by detecting code issues and enabling them to promptly fix bugs before releasing the information into production.

Veracode helps secure our private data which improves our overall security posture.

What is most valuable?

Being able to scan our applications and identify all codes and defects is an extremely valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

Scanning large amounts of code can be a time-consuming process and there is scope for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for nine months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Veracode is scalable. We have between 300 to 500 users.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is responsive.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used some open source solutions and the management teams decided to switch over to Veracode.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have Veracode deployed in multiple locations.

Maintenance is only required when updating the solution.

You should evaluate multiple solutions, but I suggest considering Veracode if it aligns with the organization's requirements.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Senior Web Developer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 16, 2023
Provides detailed visibility, prevents vulnerable code, and has great support
Pros and Cons
  • "We like the fact that all the issues are identified and that Veracode provides sufficient information on how to resolve them."
  • "Sometimes, the scans halt or drop for some reason, and we need to get help from Veracode to fix it."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode to scan our websites at the beginning of the development process. When we are ready to launch a new application on the website, we upload it to Veracode for scanning. Veracode finds any vulnerabilities in the code and returns the results to us. We must then resolve all of the vulnerabilities and mitigate any risks before we can publish the application. We have also set up recurring scans, so that any time we release a new version of the same application, Veracode will automatically scan it again to ensure that we have not missed any vulnerabilities. We have been using Veracode for six or seven of our websites.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode's ability to prevent vulnerable code from entering production is comprehensive and effective.

Veracode has been very helpful as a preliminary step to launching our products to ensure that they are secure. It has also helped our developers learn the security checkpoints that we need to follow so that they can code with security in mind.

It provides visibility into the status of our applications at every phase of development throughout the software development lifecycle. We heavily use the Veracode Greenlight plugin for Visual Studio to scan and check our code as we write it. Veracode also helps us to develop our applications securely. We have configured our QA websites to be scanned by Veracode so that we do not push anything into production that is insecure.

I recently encountered a Veracode false positive, but we immediately mitigated it on our end. Veracode also filed the case and will include it in their code to mark it as a false positive. We took action after that.

False positives are rare. Veracode provides us with enough information about the issue, so we can usually identify them as we go through the report. We are also learning from the issues and from Veracode itself. If a false positive is reported, it is fine and does not have a significant impact on us.

Veracode has been incorporated into our process, which helps us fix flaws. Whenever we develop external websites, we consider the code, the scanning, and everything else involved. This ensures that we are prepared and have enough time to receive the scan results and fix any issues. We have essentially incorporated this into the lifecycle of our project, which I believe is very valuable.

What is most valuable?

We like the fact that all the issues are identified and that Veracode provides sufficient information on how to resolve them. This is very helpful if we need to troubleshoot problems ourselves, as we have plenty of information at our disposal. Additionally, we appreciate the option to request a consultation directly from the issue itself. Whenever there is a problem, there is a small button that says "Reach out to a consultant." We can then schedule a call with a consultant who can help us resolve the issue.

What needs improvement?

Veracode provides us with some usage metrics. These metrics are based on the number of times we use Veracode, which is tied to our static scans. We only use static scans when we make changes to our code, and we have a part of our pipeline that runs the Veracode scan whenever we make a change or deploy the code. However, we don't deploy code very often because we have 20-30 websites in our company and we don't dedicate a lot of time to each individual website. So, when we do make changes, we will run the scan because it's part of the pipeline, but this has been affecting our usage metrics. We're not sure why Veracode's usage metrics are designed this way, but maybe they can provide some insight. We use these metrics, but we're now thinking about getting different metrics from Veracode. I started looking into setting up some dashboards myself so that we can have our own dashboard and statistics, such as how many flaws we've resolved in the past six months or how many issues we've identified when we're deploying a new website. We're more interested in these types of statistics than in how many times we're using Veracode because fixing flaws is the value that we're getting out of Veracode. Maybe setting up a new dashboard would be helpful, but that's something that Veracode can provide clarity or insight on.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veracode for four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Sometimes, the scans halt or drop for some reason, and we need to get help from Veracode to fix it. However, this is not a major issue.

How are customer service and support?

I opened a support ticket to use Veracode's consultant feature. When the consultant called me, the consultation was very smooth and easy. He had already reviewed the flaw that I had mentioned, my description of the issue, and the issue itself. He was able to provide good insight and help me resolve the issue quickly. I have done this a few times before, and the consultants are always well-prepared and give me all the suggestions I need. They already have a lot of information on their website, but they also go above and beyond by providing additional information and specific instructions when I schedule a consultation call. They have been very helpful in the past.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The deployment was straightforward. Three people were involved in the deployment.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was completed in-house.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Veracode nine out of ten.

Veracode has a bit of a learning curve to get used to its different modules, such as our integrations, APIs, and our policies, as well as getting insights. However, my experience is that once everything is set up and scanned on the website, I really like the process of reviewing the flaws that Veracode lists and responding to the resolution steps that it provides. I also appreciate the ability to set up a consultation call and have the issue resolved. I think these are the steps that I really like, and they are helpful to me as a developer. Veracode helps me to learn about security considerations first and foremost, both while creating an app and after, and that has been a good experience for me.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Chief Technology Officer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 2, 2023
Brings clarity to the flaws we can mitigate, increasing our security level to highest possible standard
Pros and Cons
  • "It changes the DevSecOps process because we find flaws much earlier in the development life cycle, and we also spot third-party software that we don't allow on developers' machines."
  • "There might be room for improvement in the in-app guidance and the tips and tricks for the developer about how to progress. We would like more insight into the development environment, where they would get guidance on how to avoid flaws."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for security, to analyze our code.

How has it helped my organization?

It changes the DevSecOps process because we find flaws much earlier in the development life cycle, and we also spot third-party software that we don't allow on developers' machines.

It's bringing clarity to the flaws that we can mitigate, and that's the main purpose. We can have a brisk conversation about the flaws. Not all flaws need to be fixed because there might be other protection measures implemented.

Veracode has increased our level of security to the highest possible standard, so we have been able to be ISO certified and meet Microsoft compliance. We have met many industrial standards from a compliance perspective by having this high level of security and trust in our application. That applies to our platform as well, because the dynamic analysis has opened up vulnerabilities in the platform.

What is most valuable?

We are using three of the features. Static analysis, dynamic analysis, and the code composition for third parties. We also use their Security Labs for training.

Veracode does a great job of preventing vulnerable code from going into production, and its policy reporting for compliance is also very good. It meets our needs.

And if you use it correctly and bring early feedback into the developers' environment, it provides visibility into application status at every phase of development. But if you only use it as an analysis after the product has been built, then you don't have the whole life cycle. So it really depends on how you integrate Veracode. For us, it gives full insights.

What needs improvement?

There might be room for improvement in the in-app guidance and the tips and tricks for the developer about how to progress. We would like more insight into the development environment, where they would get guidance on how to avoid flaws.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veracode for the last three years.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use SonarCloud, which does a different type of analysis on the static code but not on the compiled code. It's a different way of detecting security flaws.

How was the initial setup?

I was involved in the deployment of the solution all the way through, from purchase to acquisition and deployment. It involved a lot of new learning. But we had a very good implementation consultant from Veracode assigned to us who made it pretty simple for us. I don't think we could have done it ourselves.

We did a proof-of-value exercise, which included educating two senior developers. The total implementation time was about two months. We focused on one area of our application and got the scanning process up and running and stable. Then we started applying it to more applications.

We only used two people from our organization to complete the work. Then we educated all the developers about using the extension with the EDI. We then found a person who would be responsible on each delivery team who ensures that their application is maintained within our policy level. Each team is responsible for keeping their application within those standards.

What about the implementation team?

We got help directly from Veracode. I would rate their help at eight or nine out of 10. They helped us implement it into our pipelines, daily processes, and software. And they helped us understand how to mitigate the flaws and how to open up consultation hours if there was something we disagreed with, such as false positives. They gave us very good onboarding and implementation.

What was our ROI?

From a commercial perspective, the impact that the Veracode certification has had on our ability to sell to large enterprises is non-debatable. The return on investment has been met, for sure. It took six months and occurred when we had finished implementing and got the certification.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We haven't really done any price checks on the competitors.

We purchased a Security Labs license to keep our developers trained in new security practices.

Every development company is different. If someone is looking at Veracode but concerned about the price, it probably depends on their technology stack. There are pros and cons for every decision. As a happy customer, I can say that the service level that I have received from Veracode has been high and understandable every time That also counts a lot. And it's not about the software; it's about how we actually utilize the software best.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We had three or four other candidates from the reports that we evaluated from a user review site, but we ended up deciding to use Veracode because it had the best price and match for our technology stack.

At that time, Veracode's advantage was predominantly because it was SaaS-based software, and the implementation team was very supportive in making sure that we got it properly integrated into our processes.

What other advice do I have?

The false-positive rate is constantly maturing. It's very much based on how many respond back. It's learning based on the false positives. My team thinks that it's better to have a false positive many times than miss a real one. The effect on developer confidence in the solution when fixing vulnerabilities is that it sometimes leads to frustration because they find that it's slowing them down, but the way that the engine is constantly maturing means it is becoming better and better.

I don't think any security or quality analysis tool brings speed. But it increases the quality, both from a risk/security and reliability perspective. But if you're looking at productivity, none of these tools bring productivity. They mitigate risk. It has not made our development process faster.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Devid William - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Security Coordinator at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 5, 2023
Good visibility and reporting with few false positives
Pros and Cons
  • "Vericode's policy reporting for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is great. I"
  • "They could improve how they fix vulnerabilities. They could have more support in place to help the developers."

What is our primary use case?

It's a fast solution, so we use it to search for vulnerabilities in our code, software composition analysis, and to search for vulnerabilities in our libraries. 

How has it helped my organization?

We have some security gates and it's not possible to release some applications from production. We can look at the solution and see medium, high, or critical vulnerabilities with ease at every stage. 

What is most valuable?

The speed is the most valuable aspect.

Veracode's ability to prevent vulnerable code from going into production is very good since we have a few false positives. I'd rate this feature nine out of ten.

Veracode's policy reporting for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is great. It has a detailed report that we can look at to see our landscape easily.

Veracode provides visibility into application status at every phase of development Verticode static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, and manual penetration test throughout your SDLC. It positively affects our DevSec processes. It's not possible to bypass Veracode. It's very secure.

There are very few false positives. I'd rate the false positive rate as nine out of ten. It's very good. It's very positive for developer confidence. They understand security development very well and Veracode provides excellent transparency.

It's reduced the time we've spent on tuning policies. We've saved around two hours. We used to waste around 3 hours and now we can do what we need to in 30 minutes.

It's helped our team fix flaws. The security gate helps our developers learn how to fix vulnerabilities. The solution has also helped them save time in their efforts. It provides descriptions of how to fix certain items. It saves them from having to search on the internet for fixes.

The solution has had a positive effect on our security posture. I'd rate it nine out of ten. We have very secure applications. 

What needs improvement?

They could improve how they fix vulnerabilities. They could have more support in place to help the developers. That would help a lot of users.

The pricing can be improved. It is really, really expensive. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I'd rate the scalability nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have about 500 end users of Veracode in our organization.

I'd rate the scalability ten out of ten. It's very good. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good. They are always communicative and share news and new technologies. They offer new languages and frameworks regularly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Checkmarx in the past, as well as Fortify. I used it in another company. However, in banking, it's not possible to use something like Checkmarx. Veracode is more secure and more trusted. 

How was the initial setup?

I was involved in the deployment. It was not complex to deploy. It was straightforward. The implementation strategy included looking at different flags and vulnerabilities and deploying in phases. 

We had five to seven people to deploy the solution.

I'm not sure if there may be maintenance required.

What about the implementation team?

We used a third party to help with the deployment. Our experience was good. 

What was our ROI?

I'm not sure of the exact amount saved, however, we have noted an ROI. We have avoided application vulnerabilities in production. We don't need to rework things since we look at the vulnerabilities right in development instead of after deployment. 

It has reduced the cost of dev backups in our organization. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is expensive. 

However, if you have applications and not enough people to analyze the flags, you must use Veracode as it delivers very few false positives.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did evaluate other options before choosing Veracode. I looked at Checkmarx and Fortify as well as a solution made in Brazil.

What other advice do I have?

We are a customer and end-user.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

I'd recommend the solution to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Oluseyi Osifalujo - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Director at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 5
Aug 21, 2023
Has great static scanning and has had a significant impact on our organization's ability to address flaws
Pros and Cons
  • "The static scan is the most valuable feature."
  • "Veracode is costly, and there is potential for improvement in its pricing."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode to ensure our solutions meet the security standards in the financial industry in Nigeria.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode does an excellent job to prevent vulnerable code from entering production.

Veracode ensures that the products we create for our clients are free of any code-related issues. This keeps them satisfied with our service and encourages them to continue doing business with us.

Veracode provides peace of mind and increases confidence in our code within the market. We realized the benefits within a few months.

At first, we experienced a high number of false positives, but the Veracode team provided guidance that enabled us to significantly reduce the count.

Initially, our developers were frustrated due to the high false positive rate. However, as we managed to reduce the number of false positives and the developers recognized that these were not actual issues, their morale improved, and their acceptance of the use of Veracode increased.

The false positive rate of the static analysis reduced the time that we spend on different operations.

Veracode has had a significant impact on our organization's ability to address flaws. The solution is capable of detecting issues and providing suggestions that assist us in rectifying problems within the code.

Veracode helps our developers save time. We review the recommendations provided by the solution, adhere to our best practices, and then proceed to implement these suggestions. In cases where we might have had three lines of code, the solution is capable of reducing that to one or two lines. I would estimate that Veracode has decreased our developer time by 40 percent.

Veracode enables us to enhance our security posture by applying the knowledge we acquire through Veracode to all our new projects. Additionally, we can revisit previous projects to implement upgrades and add features, thereby enhancing their security.

Veracode helps to decrease our DevSecOps costs by saving our developers' time and aiding in the production of error-free code.

What is most valuable?

The static scan is the most valuable feature. We are also currently evaluating the Dynamic scan.

What needs improvement?

Veracode is costly, and there is potential for improvement in its pricing. In our region of the world, it is challenging to attract a significant number of sign-ups due to its unaffordability.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veracode for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode is stable.

How are customer service and support?

Based on the limited interaction we've had with technical support, I am satisfied with their service.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used a tool in the past that was free, but we couldn't depend on the quality of the scans it provided in the free version.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of Veracode is high.

There comes a point when we must make a decision between cost and quality, and we chose to prioritize quality by selecting Veracode. The confidence that Veracode instills in both our developers and clients justifies the associated cost.

We have four solution licenses for the static analysis scans.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also evaluated one of Veracode's competitors. After conversing with the sales and technical teams of both solutions, we concluded that Veracode was the best choice for us.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Veracode an eight out of ten.

We are currently in the process of investigating Veracode's capability to offer insight into the status of applications at each stage of development.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Michea Mbaziira - PeerSpot reviewer
Insurance Agent at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Apr 13, 2023
The ability to prevent vulnerable code from entering production works very well
Pros and Cons
  • "Code scanning is the most valuable feature."
  • "The UI is not user-friendly and can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode to scan our codes for vulnerabilities and risks.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracodes' ability to prevent vulnerable code from entering production works very well and it can detect the type of script used.

The software bill of materials helps us understand the industry that we are in and ensures we have a stable solution.

We can easily create a report using a software bill of materials because it has good templates that we can use.

Veracode has improved our organization by allowing us to fix the flows quickly for our clients by making data coding easy.

Veracode provides visibility into all phases of development.

The visibility into our development provides confidence to our DevSecOps that they will be able to deploy on time with no errors.

The false positive rate is good but we require a lot of skills to utilize it properly.

The false positive helps our DevOps troubleshoot every stage of development and increase their efficiency which boosts their confidence.

Veracode has helped our developers save around 20 percent of their time.

It has increased our organization's ability to fix flaws. We can scan code in a video which reduces costs and risk.

Veracode has increased security in our overall security posture because it detects flaws during scans.

We have saved around $500 a month in DevOps with Veracode.

What is most valuable?

Code scanning is the most valuable feature. 

The templates allow us to create wonderful reports.

The software bill of materials feature helps our supply chain security.

What needs improvement?

The backend support team of Veracode requires improvement as they are difficult to reach when we encounter issues.

The UI is not user-friendly and can be improved.

The speed of our internet connection affects the scanning process, which may take a considerable amount of time to finish. As a result, this can lead to challenges in planning and reporting, causing confusion.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Veracode is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The support is slow to respond.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. I deployed the solution myself within three days.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was completed in-house.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a 32 percent return on investment with Veracode.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing cost for Veracode is fair.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

Veracode is user-friendly depending on how we use it. 

We have seven people using the solution.

Veracode does not require any maintenance on our end.

Veracode is a secure, reliable, and sustainable tool that all organizations should use for scanning code.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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