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HCL AppScan

AI-powered application security testing software offering comprehensive vulnerability detection and risk management.

Overview

HCL AppScan provides a suite of application security testing technologies including SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, and API security to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle with AI-driven accuracy and automation.

Updated Oct 21, 2026

7 things

What HCL AppScan has

For developers

Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud. One of 10 Software Development platforms you can self-host.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 6 Software Development platforms with MCP server.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 20 Software Development platforms with human support.

Learning

A structured learning program with courses, badges, and certifications to build skills with the tool.
Earn official badges and certifications to validate your knowledge of the tool.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 11 Software Development platforms with a free trial.

Extras

In-depth written resources that explain a topic or share information and analysis.

6 features

Key Features

AI vulnerability fixes
Quickly pinpoint and fix critical vulnerabilities with agentic AI-powered application security that reduces false positives, prioritizes risks, and suggests or generates fixes.
Deployment environments
Scale and adapt security to your organizational needs with a single, unified platform and full suite of technologies that deploys across cloud, sovereign cloud, on-premises, air-gapped and hybrid environments.
Container scanning
Scan Docker containers and container images to insure third party components have not introduced vulnerabilities to your application.
Issue correlation
Leverage three technologies (DAST, SAST, IAST) to enrich results, validate fixes and reduce the number of remediation tasks by grouping issues together.
GenAI autofix
HCL AppScan's GenAI-powered autofix helps developers find and fix vulnerabilities faster. Curated autofix recommendations ensure trustworthy code while GenAI provides context, saving time and money.
DAST solutions
Empower your developers to embrace application security with HCL AppScan's easy-to-use DAST solutions. Integrate seamlessly, find vulnerabilities early, and automate testing for faster, more secure workflows.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple testing technologies (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, API security) in one platform.
AI-powered autofix recommendations accelerate vulnerability remediation.
Cloud-native and flexible deployment options including on-premises, cloud, sovereign cloud, and hybrid.
Integrates seamlessly with developer tools and CI/CD pipelines for early vulnerability detection.
Provides comprehensive software supply chain security including secrets detection and container scanning.

Cons

Pricing details are not fully transparent and require contacting sales for enterprise plans.
Free scans are limited to a basic static analysis tool (CodeSweep) with paid plans required for full features.
Some advanced AI features and integrations may require newer versions or additional setup.
Support and payment options vary by region and plan, which may complicate procurement.
The platform complexity might require training or onboarding for effective use.

Developer features

Application security testing
HCL AppScan provides developers, DevOps, security teams and CISOs with a comprehensive suite of application security solutions—SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, API security, secrets detection, container and IaC scanning.
Developer workflows
AppScan integrates into developer workflows and tools with real-time feedback, auto-fixes, and in-tool training—helping teams write secure code from the start without slowing down.
Supply chain protection
Secure your APIs, containers and open source components with policy-driven solutions designed to address today’s most pressing threats across the entire software supply chain.
API testing
Secure this dangerous attack vector by identifying vulnerable third-party components, automating and integrating API testing and detecting issues in the IDE.

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7 things

What HCL AppScan has

For developers

Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud. One of 10 Software Development platforms you can self-host.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 6 Software Development platforms with MCP server.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 20 Software Development platforms with human support.

Learning

A structured learning program with courses, badges, and certifications to build skills with the tool.
Earn official badges and certifications to validate your knowledge of the tool.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 11 Software Development platforms with a free trial.

Extras

In-depth written resources that explain a topic or share information and analysis.

6 features

Key Features

AI vulnerability fixes
Quickly pinpoint and fix critical vulnerabilities with agentic AI-powered application security that reduces false positives, prioritizes risks, and suggests or generates fixes.
Deployment environments
Scale and adapt security to your organizational needs with a single, unified platform and full suite of technologies that deploys across cloud, sovereign cloud, on-premises, air-gapped and hybrid environments.
Container scanning
Scan Docker containers and container images to insure third party components have not introduced vulnerabilities to your application.
Issue correlation
Leverage three technologies (DAST, SAST, IAST) to enrich results, validate fixes and reduce the number of remediation tasks by grouping issues together.
GenAI autofix
HCL AppScan's GenAI-powered autofix helps developers find and fix vulnerabilities faster. Curated autofix recommendations ensure trustworthy code while GenAI provides context, saving time and money.
DAST solutions
Empower your developers to embrace application security with HCL AppScan's easy-to-use DAST solutions. Integrate seamlessly, find vulnerabilities early, and automate testing for faster, more secure workflows.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple testing technologies (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, API security) in one platform.
AI-powered autofix recommendations accelerate vulnerability remediation.
Cloud-native and flexible deployment options including on-premises, cloud, sovereign cloud, and hybrid.
Integrates seamlessly with developer tools and CI/CD pipelines for early vulnerability detection.
Provides comprehensive software supply chain security including secrets detection and container scanning.

Cons

Pricing details are not fully transparent and require contacting sales for enterprise plans.
Free scans are limited to a basic static analysis tool (CodeSweep) with paid plans required for full features.
Some advanced AI features and integrations may require newer versions or additional setup.
Support and payment options vary by region and plan, which may complicate procurement.
The platform complexity might require training or onboarding for effective use.

Developer features

Application security testing
HCL AppScan provides developers, DevOps, security teams and CISOs with a comprehensive suite of application security solutions—SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, API security, secrets detection, container and IaC scanning.
Developer workflows
AppScan integrates into developer workflows and tools with real-time feedback, auto-fixes, and in-tool training—helping teams write secure code from the start without slowing down.
Supply chain protection
Secure your APIs, containers and open source components with policy-driven solutions designed to address today’s most pressing threats across the entire software supply chain.
API testing
Secure this dangerous attack vector by identifying vulnerable third-party components, automating and integrating API testing and detecting issues in the IDE.

You?

Be the first to rate HCL AppScan

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See HCL AppScan at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

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HCL AppScan

Overview

What HCL AppScan has

For developers

Support

Learning

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

AI vulnerability fixes

Deployment environments

Container scanning

Issue correlation

GenAI autofix

DAST solutions

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Application security testing

Developer workflows

Supply chain protection

API testing

Be the first to rate HCL AppScan

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What HCL AppScan has

For developers

Support

Learning

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

AI vulnerability fixes

Deployment environments

Container scanning

Issue correlation

GenAI autofix

DAST solutions

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Application security testing

Developer workflows

Supply chain protection

API testing

Be the first to rate HCL AppScan

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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