HCL AppScan Source
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Visit| Fact | HCL AppScan Source | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | AppScan Source uses static application security testing to find vulnerabilities in source code early in the application lifecycle. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
| Reporting | HCL lists compliance reports for CWE Top 25, DISA Application Security and Development STIG, OWASP Top 10, OWASP Mobile 10, OWASP API 10, and PCI DSS. | Official report formats include HTML, JSON, XML, Markdown, PDF and SARIF variants. |
It suits AppSec managers, security analysts and development teams that need source-code scanning in desktop, IDE or automated workflows. Organizations requiring customer-controlled deployment may also consider it.
ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists. Its automation and Docker options also suit teams incorporating scans into CI workflows.