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Veracode Application Security Platform

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What is Veracode Application Security Platform

Veracode Application Security Platform is an application security testing suite used to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across custom code and third-party components throughout the software development lifecycle. It supports use cases such as CI/CD security gates, developer-focused remediation workflows, and centralized AppSec reporting for security teams. The platform combines multiple testing approaches (including SAST, DAST, SCA, and IAST-style runtime analysis) with policy management and workflow integrations to help operationalize DevSecOps programs.

pros

Broad AppSec testing coverage

The platform consolidates multiple application security testing methods, including static analysis, dynamic testing, and software composition analysis, under a single programmatic workflow. This reduces the need to manage separate tools for different testing stages and artifact types. It also supports portfolio-level visibility across many applications, which is useful for centralized AppSec teams.

Strong governance and reporting

Veracode includes policy controls, risk-based reporting, and program dashboards designed for tracking remediation progress and compliance evidence. These capabilities support standardized security gates across teams and applications. Compared with code-quality-focused analyzers in the broader space, the emphasis is more on security findings management and audit-oriented reporting.

DevSecOps and pipeline integrations

The product is commonly deployed as part of CI/CD workflows, with integrations intended to automate scans and enforce release criteria. It supports developer workflows by linking findings to remediation guidance and ticketing processes. This helps teams operationalize security testing without relying solely on periodic manual reviews.

cons

Tuning and triage effort

Like many SAST-centric platforms, results can require tuning and ongoing triage to manage false positives and prioritize actionable issues. Organizations often need to define policies, baselines, and exception processes to keep noise manageable. This can increase time-to-value for teams new to application security testing.

Coverage varies by stack

Depth of analysis and feature parity can vary by programming language, framework, and deployment model. Some environments may require additional configuration, agents, or scanning approaches to achieve desired runtime or dynamic coverage. Teams with diverse technology stacks may need to validate support for their specific languages and build systems.

Platform complexity and cost

A multi-module AppSec platform can be complex to roll out across many teams, especially when combining multiple scan types and governance requirements. Licensing is typically aligned to enterprise usage patterns, which may be less suitable for small teams seeking a lightweight scanner. Ongoing administration is often needed to manage applications, policies, and integrations.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Veracode Application Security Platform (platform-wide: SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST/IAST-like features, AI Code Remediation, Penetration Testing services) Contact sales — pricing not published on vendor site Veracode presents the Application Security Platform and individual products (Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis/DAST Essentials, Software Composition Analysis, Penetration Testing, Veracode Fix AI remediation) but does not list public list prices. Pricing is presented as custom/enterprise and depends on number of applications, scan types, and support; Veracode directs buyers to request a demo or contact sales. See Veracode product pages and platform overview for official statements and trial options.
Veracode DAST Essentials (Dynamic Analysis) Not publicly listed — free 14-day trial available DAST Essentials is available inside the Veracode Platform and Veracode offers a free 14-day trial for DAST Essentials (per Veracode docs/updates).
Veracode Security Labs (Training) — Enterprise Contact sales / subscription (price not published) Enterprise edition is paid; Veracode advertises a 14-day free trial for Security Labs Enterprise.
Veracode Security Labs — Community Edition $0 — forever free (Community Edition) Veracode publishes a Security Labs Community Edition that is free for individuals (permanent free offering for training/learning).
Veracode Penetration Testing (PTaaS) Not publicly listed — contact sales Manual penetration testing services are described with predictable/custom pricing models; Veracode asks customers to contact sales.

Notes: All pricing details (list prices, per-user/per-app/or-per-scan rates) are not published as list prices on Veracode's official website; Veracode requires contacting Sales for quotes. Free trials (14 days) are explicitly available for DAST Essentials and Security Labs; Security Labs Community Edition is permanently free (training-only).

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Veracode, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
2006
Private
https://www.veracode.com/
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