HCL AppScan Standard

HCL AppScan Standard is the industry-benchmark desktop dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution trusted by penetration testers, cybersecurity consultants, and application security specialists worldwide to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities in running web applications and web services. Operating as an external black-box testing tool, AppScan Standard simulates thousands of real-world cyber attacks against running applications, identifying exploitable weaknesses without requiring access to application source code.

The software features an advanced scanning engine equipped with intelligent crawling capabilities that effortlessly parse modern single-page applications (SPAs), complex JavaScript, HTML5, and RESTful APIs. Key capabilities include automated testing for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and CSRF), comprehensive REST and SOAP API testing using OpenAPI and Postman collections, automated login recording and state management, customizable test policies, and detailed developer-friendly remediation guidance with actionable HTTP request/response proofs. Security professionals rely on AppScan Standard to conduct deep, rigorous vulnerability assessments and generate verified compliance reports.

HCL AppScan Standard integrates with Jira, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and HCL AppScan Enterprise / AppScan 360 for centralized reporting and governance. Common enterprise use cases include conducting pre-production penetration testing, assessing customer-facing e-commerce and banking portals, validating API security posture, and demonstrating compliance with PCI-DSS requirement 6.5 and ISO 27001 standards. HCL AppScan Standard delivers unmatched testing depth, extensive vulnerability coverage, and dependable assessment accuracy.