AppScan Source

AppScan Source (by HCLSoftware) is an enterprise-class static application security testing (SAST) solution designed to scan raw source code, byte code, and application binaries to identify security vulnerabilities and software flaws early in the software development lifecycle. Known for its deep scanning engine and fine-grained rule customization, AppScan Source enables security analysts and software architects to trace complex data flows, identify insecure coding patterns, and enforce corporate secure coding standards across proprietary enterprise applications.

The platform provides specialized tools for developers, security auditors, and development leads. Key capabilities include deep inter-procedural and semantic data flow analysis supporting major enterprise languages (Java, C/C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, COBOL, etc.), custom rule creation and tuning to eliminate false positives, IDE integrations that allow developers to scan code directly from their editor, automated command-line scanning for build environments, and comprehensive compliance reporting. By catching vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, buffer overflows, and cross-site scripting during code authoring, AppScan Source reduces the cost and effort of remediation by up to 90% compared to fixing defects in production.

AppScan Source integrates with Visual Studio, Eclipse, Jenkins, Jira, and HCL AppScan Enterprise / AppScan 360 for centralized reporting. Core enterprise use cases include conducting thorough static code audits of mission-critical business software, enforcing secure coding guidelines across legacy and modern codebases, certifying software security prior to customer delivery, and complying with stringent defense and financial software security standards. HCL AppScan Source delivers deep code inspection, extensive language support, and reliable SAST accuracy.