AppScanOnline
Dynamic application security testing (DAST) software
Vulnerability scanner software
DevSecOps software
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What is AppScanOnline
AppScanOnline is a cloud-based dynamic application security testing (DAST) service used to scan running web applications for common security vulnerabilities. It targets security teams and development teams that need repeatable web app testing without operating on-premises scanning infrastructure. The product typically supports authenticated and unauthenticated scanning and produces vulnerability findings with supporting evidence to aid remediation. It is commonly used as part of a broader application security program and can be scheduled or triggered to support DevSecOps workflows.
Cloud-hosted DAST delivery
The service runs as a hosted offering, reducing the need to deploy and maintain scanning servers. This can simplify onboarding for teams that want to start scanning quickly or scale scanning capacity without provisioning infrastructure. A hosted model also helps standardize scanner configuration across teams and projects.
Focus on web app testing
The product is designed around scanning live web applications and identifying runtime issues such as injection and misconfigurations that are difficult to detect with static-only approaches. It supports typical DAST use cases such as scanning staging or production-like environments. This makes it suitable when teams need coverage of application behavior and server responses rather than only source-code analysis.
Operational reporting for remediation
DAST outputs generally include vulnerability details, affected URLs/parameters, and evidence that helps developers reproduce issues. This supports triage workflows between security and engineering teams. The reporting format is commonly used to track remediation progress over time and to support audit or compliance documentation.
Limited to runtime visibility
As a DAST-focused service, it primarily observes application behavior through HTTP interactions and cannot directly analyze source code or third-party dependencies. This can leave gaps for issues that do not manifest during scanning or require code-level context to diagnose. Many teams still need complementary testing methods to achieve broader coverage.
Scan accuracy depends on configuration
DAST results can vary based on crawl coverage, authentication setup, and environment stability. Complex single-page applications, multi-step workflows, and strong bot protections can reduce coverage unless tuned carefully. Teams may need time to configure login macros, session handling, and allowlisting to get consistent results.
Potential CI/CD integration constraints
DevSecOps use cases often require flexible APIs, pipeline-friendly outputs, and fine-grained policy controls for gating builds. Depending on the available integrations and export formats, teams may need custom scripting to fit scans into existing CI/CD processes. Long scan times can also make it harder to run full DAST scans on every commit compared with lighter-weight checks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Purchase option | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per Application | Not published (contact sales) | Ideal for organizations that budget by application or department; HCL instructs customers to contact sales to get started. |
| Per Concurrent | Not published (contact sales) | For organizations needing shared capacity and unlimited application workspaces; HCL instructs customers to contact sales to get started. |
| Per Scan (HCL AppScan Marketplace) | Not publicly listed on site / available via HCL Marketplace (Buy scans) | Digital procurement option to buy individual scans when needed; marketplace link provided but individual scan prices are not listed on the public product pages. |
Seller details
HCLSoftware (HCL Technologies Limited) — AppScan product line
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
1991
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